Consumer Spending

All Merchants Want This Holiday Season Is a Lower Cost of Returns 

All Merchants Want This Holiday Season Is a Lower Cost of Returns 
All Merchants Want This Holiday Season Is a Lower Cost of Returns 
November 17, 2022  |  Retail

With this year’s holiday season just around the corner, stores and brands are bracing themselves for a deluge of sales and returns — hoping to...

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PepsiCo Adds Ghost Kitchen Side Hustle to Drive Foodservice Sales
PepsiCo Adds Ghost Kitchen Side Hustle to Drive Foodservice Sales
November 17, 2022  |  ResTech

At a time when many consumers are adding second jobs to augment their income, it seems PepsiCo is looking to supplement its core beverages and snack foods...

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Macy’s CEO: ‘We’re a Financially Strong, More Modern Department Store’
Macy’s CEO: ‘We’re a Financially Strong, More Modern Department Store’
November 17, 2022  |  Retail

Drawing on a 40-year purview as a Macy’s employee that began as a trainee in 1983 and has seen him in the role of chairman...

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Kohl’s Says Middle Class and Discretionary Items Struggle with Inflation
Kohl’s Says Middle Class and Discretionary Items Struggle with Inflation
November 17, 2022  |  Retail

 With its focus on discretionary products and middle-income consumers, Kohl’s has been hard hit by the current macroeconomic trends, the retailer said Thursday (Nov. 17) during its...

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54% of Rural Residents Hit Harder by Inflation Than Urbanites
54% of Rural Residents Hit Harder by Inflation Than Urbanites
November 17, 2022  |  Economy

The affects of inflation may be felt by everyone, but new research shows that the depth of the impact varies widely, particularly for those living...

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FIs Embrace Biometric Payment Cards To Improve Security, Enhance User Experience
FIs Embrace Biometric Payment Cards To Improve Security, Enhance User Experience
November 16, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Last month, biometric payment cards that incorporate fingerprint scanners received a significant boost thanks to the publication of new specifications by EMVCo, the global card standards-setting body...

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Target Cautious on Q4 as Consumers’ Available Savings and Credit Dwindle
Target Cautious on Q4 as Consumers’ Available Savings and Credit Dwindle
November 16, 2022  |  Retail

The country’s third largest retail chain warned investors that, despite unprecedented promotions aimed at reducing excess inventory, its critical holiday sales season would fall short...

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Retail Report’s Discretionary Spending Pullback Signals Holiday Headwinds
Retail Report’s Discretionary Spending Pullback Signals Holiday Headwinds
November 16, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers spent more last month than some observers expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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