Consumer Spending

BofA Report: Consumer Spending Spike Reflects Rising Childcare Costs

BofA Report: Consumer Spending Spike Reflects Rising Childcare Costs
BofA Report: Consumer Spending Spike Reflects Rising Childcare Costs
September 09, 2022  |  Economy

As parents head back to the labor market post-pandemic full-time or hybrid, childcare costs in August have soared to levels not seen before COVID gripped...

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As Grocers Push Private Labels, Brands Seek Loyalty Online
As Grocers Push Private Labels, Brands Seek Loyalty Online
September 09, 2022  |  Retail

In the grocery segment, it’s the tug of war for space on the (brick and mortar and virtual) shelves. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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New Survey Shows Consumers Less Optimistic Than Fed on Taming Inflation
New Survey Shows Consumers Less Optimistic Than Fed on Taming Inflation
September 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

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Restaurants Aim to Outprice Competitors Amid Rapid Food Inflation
Restaurants Aim to Outprice Competitors Amid Rapid Food Inflation
September 08, 2022  |  Merchant Innovation

As restaurants continue to grapple with the balance between rising ingredient and commodities costs and their customers’ menu price sensitivity, The Restaurant Group plc, owner...

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Misfits Market’s Imperfect Foods Deal Latest in eGrocery Consolidation
Misfits Market’s Imperfect Foods Deal Latest in eGrocery Consolidation
September 08, 2022  |  eCommerce

From merchants to tech providers, the online grocery space is beginning to take shape, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) winnowing some of the smaller players...

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Newell Brands Pinched by Inflation, Curtailed Retail Orders
Newell Brands Pinched by Inflation, Curtailed Retail Orders
September 07, 2022  |  Retail

While the efforts of Target, Walmart and countless other store brands to whittle down their bloated inventories have been widely reported and the focus of...

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Growing New Car Inventory May Hasten Path to Connected Economy
Growing New Car Inventory May Hasten Path to Connected Economy
September 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

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New Car Sales Up 9%; Used Vehicles Sales Drop 17% YoY for August
New Car Sales Up 9%; Used Vehicles Sales Drop 17% YoY for August
September 06, 2022  |  Economy

Car shoppers have been opting for new vehicles over used ones, according to recent studies, with August sales for pre-owned cars estimated to reach 1.2...

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From Private Labels to BNPL, Brands Embrace Creative Affordability
From Private Labels to BNPL, Brands Embrace Creative Affordability
September 05, 2022  |  Economy

The U.S. Consumer Price Index rising by 8.5% through July — and holding — gives larger context to the affordability problems millions of Americans are...

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