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What Is the Digital Economy?
What Is the Digital Economy?
December 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The digital economy is economic activity using the internet and other digital technologies. It encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services that...

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Record-Breaking Holiday for Online Grocery Shopping Holds New Year Clues
Record-Breaking Holiday for Online Grocery Shopping Holds New Year Clues
December 23, 2022  |  Retail

This year, Ahold Delhaize is seeing holiday shoppers flock to online grocery like never before. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Main Street Small Business Faces Fresh Tests as Recession Looms 
Main Street Small Business Faces Fresh Tests as Recession Looms 
December 23, 2022  |  Economy

Main Street SMBs can take a breather, having shown resilience during a year threatened by recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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98M Consumers Plan to Finance Holiday Gifts This Year
98M Consumers Plan to Finance Holiday Gifts This Year
December 22, 2022  |  Retail

Gift giving is on everyone’s mind, and financing what they’ll spend on holiday gifts is, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CarMax Stock Skids in Q3 as Used Car Sales Sputter
CarMax Stock Skids in Q3 as Used Car Sales Sputter
December 22, 2022  |  Retail

An 86% drop in profits and 22% slump in used car sales saw CarMax stock slump sharply in early trading. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amazon and Walmart Market Share Battle Crossed New Lines In 2022
Amazon and Walmart Market Share Battle Crossed New Lines In 2022
December 21, 2022  |  Retail

The epic battle for wallet share between Amazon and Walmart entered uncharted waters in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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German eCommerce Sales Buck Christmas Trend, Shrink 16.8%
German eCommerce Sales Buck Christmas Trend, Shrink 16.8%
December 21, 2022  |  Retail

German eCommerce sales have seen a double-digit decline in the lead-up to Christmas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FedEx Earnings Put Discretionary Spending In Spotlight as Package Volume Drops 
FedEx Earnings Put Discretionary Spending In Spotlight as Package Volume Drops 
December 21, 2022  |  Earnings

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What Is Buy Now, Pay Later?
What Is Buy Now, Pay Later?
December 21, 2022  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a financing option that allows customers to purchase items and pay for them later, usually with no upfront payment...

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