Consumer Spending

Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears

Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears
Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

Although inflation has eased from summertime highs, new research shows small merchants still very worried. According to a new PYMNTS study, “Main Street Health Survey...

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Grill Maker Weber to Go Private and Get $350M Loan 
Grill Maker Weber to Go Private and Get $350M Loan 
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

Grill maker Weber is to go private with its planned acquisition by BDT Capital Partners.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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AutoNation Moves Into Mobile Car Servicing With $190M RepairSmith Acquisition
AutoNation Moves Into Mobile Car Servicing With $190M RepairSmith Acquisition
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

AutoNation says it will expand its post-sale vehicle service offerings by acquiring mobile car repair platform RepairSmith. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumers See Higher, Longer Inflation Than Government – Why That Matters
Consumers See Higher, Longer Inflation Than Government – Why That Matters
December 12, 2022  |  Economy

PYMNTS’ national study of 13,250 U.S. consumers over the last seven months may tell policymakers everything they need to know about inflation expectations: consumers think...

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America’s Household Income Continues Three-Quarter Slide
America’s Household Income Continues Three-Quarter Slide
December 12, 2022  |  Economy

U.S. household income declined this summer for the third straight quarter as stock prices fell. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Costco Still Betting on Low-Priced Food Despite Softening Sales
Costco Still Betting on Low-Priced Food Despite Softening Sales
December 09, 2022  |  Earnings

Costco continues to lean on low-priced food options to attract shoppers even as performance lags. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Grubhub Plummets Even Further in Latest Aggregator Ranking
Grubhub Plummets Even Further in Latest Aggregator Ranking
December 09, 2022  |  Delivery

DoorDash breaks its perfect score streak in December’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Aggregators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Restaurants Lead 8.1% Rise in Retail Sales in November
Restaurants Lead 8.1% Rise in Retail Sales in November
December 09, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers spent more in the restaurant, fuel and convenience, and grocery sectors in November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Colleges Find a Digital Payment Silver Lining Amid Revenue Squeeze
Colleges Find a Digital Payment Silver Lining Amid Revenue Squeeze
December 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Colleges face a new financial hurdle: employers dropping degree requirements for prospective hires.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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