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Jobs Data Signal Main Street Small Businesses Foresee Resilient Consumer Demand

Jobs Data Signal Main Street Small Businesses Foresee Resilient Consumer Demand
Jobs Data Signal Main Street Small Businesses Foresee Resilient Consumer Demand
June 02, 2023  |  Economy

Uncertainty reigns, but if the spate of jobs reports that marked a busy week of economic data show a trend, it’s that Main Street small...

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Macy’s Navigates Weak Consumer Demand, Continues Deep Discounts
Macy’s Navigates Weak Consumer Demand, Continues Deep Discounts
June 01, 2023  |  Retail

Earlier, PYMNTS reported that the summer of markdowns is here as Macy’s (along with Dollar General) struggled with declining consumer demand. The retailer has now...

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Macy’s and Dollar General Results Show Inflation’s Bite Is Far-Reaching
Macy’s and Dollar General Results Show Inflation’s Bite Is Far-Reaching
June 01, 2023  |  Economy

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Credit Cards vs BNPL: A Matter of Shifting Shopper Demographics
Credit Cards vs BNPL: A Matter of Shifting Shopper Demographics
June 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Access to credit, the value of credit in managing personal finances, and fear of debt are all coming into play at a time when over...

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Report: Whether a Consumer Lives Paycheck to Paycheck Depends on Where They Live
Report: Whether a Consumer Lives Paycheck to Paycheck Depends on Where They Live
June 01, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Things are tough all over, and six-figure earners are not immune, as prices for fundamentals like food, housing and transportation are causing more high earners...

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Grocery Shoppers Are More Loyal to Merchants Than to Products
Grocery Shoppers Are More Loyal to Merchants Than to Products
May 31, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers adjust their spending in response to grocery inflation, shoppers are challenged to make difficult decisions about their food spending. Yet, fewer than half...

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MasterClass and Other Major Streaming Services Get Schooled in Post-Pandemic Pricing
MasterClass and Other Major Streaming Services Get Schooled in Post-Pandemic Pricing
May 31, 2023  |  Streaming

As inflation drags on, consumers are showing a strong attachment to their streaming services, but even beloved sources of online entertainment and learning aren’t immune...

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Restaurants’ Declining Service Threatens Diner Loyalty
Restaurants’ Declining Service Threatens Diner Loyalty
May 31, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurant prices rapidly rise, consumers are noting restaurants reducing costs by compromising on service — decisions that could come at the expense of diner...

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Grocery Shoppers Pinch Pennies on CPG While Splurging on Perishables
Grocery Shoppers Pinch Pennies on CPG While Splurging on Perishables
May 30, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As grocery shoppers look to manage their spending in the face of high inflation, many are turning to less expensive merchants for high-trust items like...

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