Consumer Spending

CFPB Says Consumers at Risk From BNPL Over-Extension

CFPB Says Consumers at Risk From BNPL Over-Extension
CFPB Says Consumers at Risk From BNPL Over-Extension
September 15, 2022  |  Regulation

For buy now, pay later (BNPL), heady growth demands some new guardrails. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Restaurants Grab Consumer Spend as Grocery Prices Spike
Restaurants Grab Consumer Spend as Grocery Prices Spike
September 15, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

While rising food prices have many consumers, by their own reports, eating out less often, data on their spending suggests that when they do dine...

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August Retail Spending up Against Backdrop of Falling Gas Prices
August Retail Spending up Against Backdrop of Falling Gas Prices
September 15, 2022  |  Economy

Retail spending inched up in August as prices at the gas pump continued to fall and consumers forged forward despite high inflation and rising interest...

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Ten Retailers Who’ve Flipped the Script on Digital Payments
Ten Retailers Who’ve Flipped the Script on Digital Payments
September 15, 2022  |  Merchant Innovation

As is the case with people, in business no two companies are exactly alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart Takes First Step to Launching Digital Bank With One
Walmart Takes First Step to Launching Digital Bank With One
September 14, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

Retail banking, indeed.  In the most literal sense. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon’s Logistics Fine-Tuning Spotlights Last-Mile Focus
Amazon’s Logistics Fine-Tuning Spotlights Last-Mile Focus
September 14, 2022  |  Delivery

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Inditex Says Optimized Shopping Experience Boosted Sales 25%
Inditex Says Optimized Shopping Experience Boosted Sales 25%
September 14, 2022  |  Retail

Zara-parent and fast fashion giant Inditex reported that its sales in the first half of 2022 were up about 25% year over year and attributed...

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Retailers Retool to Attract Deal Seekers as ‘Value’ Takes Center Stage
Retailers Retool to Attract Deal Seekers as ‘Value’ Takes Center Stage
September 14, 2022  |  Retail

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How Did $1,400 Become the ‘New’ Average Emergency Expense?
How Did $1,400 Become the ‘New’ Average Emergency Expense?
September 14, 2022  |  Economy

For years, $400 has served as shorthand for the precarious state of the U.S. consumer’s financial health — namely, whether they could afford to meet...

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