Consumer Spending

Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation Nearly 3X the Measured Rate

Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation Nearly 3X the Measured Rate
Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation Nearly 3X the Measured Rate
May 08, 2023  |  Economy

Even as grocery inflation has slowed, consumers continue to feel the impact of these price hikes far more than the measured rates, according to PYMNTS...

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Retailers Lead April Job Cuts as Consumers Pull Back
Retailers Lead April Job Cuts as Consumers Pull Back
May 08, 2023  |  Retail

April layoffs in the retail space led all other industries, jumping 270% from March. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Borrowing Jumps Amid Sharp Spike in Credit Card Balances
Consumer Borrowing Jumps Amid Sharp Spike in Credit Card Balances
May 08, 2023  |  Debt

Borrowing among consumers jumped in March amid a sharp spike in credit card use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
May 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Influenced by the current inflationary cycle, consumers moderate their in-store and online spending for all but the essentials. They have shifted away from transactional activities. Their digital...

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Why Diapers Tell The Story of the Consumer’s Inflation Sentiment 
Why Diapers Tell The Story of the Consumer’s Inflation Sentiment 
May 07, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Did it all start with diapers? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Revolving Debt Soars in Ominous Sign for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers 
Revolving Debt Soars in Ominous Sign for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers 
May 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Credit card balances are rising as revolving debt surges at double-digit rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Hy-Vee Launches Subscriptions as Grocers Rethink Pricing
Hy-Vee Launches Subscriptions as Grocers Rethink Pricing
May 05, 2023  |  Subscriptions

This week in grocery, Hy-Vee taps subscription commerce, Sprouts launches a retail media network, and Giant Eagle aims to hold its own against competition from...

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Used Car Prices Drop as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
Used Car Prices Drop as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
May 05, 2023  |  Economy

Used car prices dropped in April, marking the first month-over-month decline seen this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation has caused competition in retail and grocery to intensify as businesses fight for a smaller and smaller piece of the revenue pie. More than...

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