Consumer Spending

Inflation’s Torrid Rise Hammers Lower Income Consumers, Payments Firms Dependent on Them
Inflation’s Torrid Rise Hammers Lower Income Consumers, Payments Firms Dependent on Them
April 12, 2022  |  Economy

The latest inflation data, showing a relentless rise, does not bode well for lower income consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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5 Things to Start Your Day: Retail Therapy; All-in-One Payments; Pocket MRIs; Rent-a-Tech; Programmable Money
5 Things to Start Your Day: Retail Therapy; All-in-One Payments; Pocket MRIs; Rent-a-Tech; Programmable Money
April 11, 2022  |  Commerce

Happy Monday (April 11), and welcome the beginning of another week. Although war and inflation still top the news, when the going gets tough, the...

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Rate-Sensitive Retailers Getting Rocked by Rising Borrowing Costs
Rate-Sensitive Retailers Getting Rocked by Rising Borrowing Costs
April 11, 2022  |  Retail

They have survived COVID, sidestepped the supply chain, and have — so far — been able to manage their way through a multigenerational bout of...

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Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared
Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared
April 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

After two years of veering between apocalyptic events punctuated by moments of optimism, it appears that a real recovery is now underway, although high hurdles...

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Memo to Issuers: Differentiate or Diminish in the Crowded Credit Card Market of 2022
Memo to Issuers: Differentiate or Diminish in the Crowded Credit Card Market of 2022
April 11, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Credit isn’t what it used to be, and that’s OK. In many ways it’s better, faster, more personalized and more responsive to spend trends in...

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Fell in March After Factoring Seasonal Adjustment
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Fell in March After Factoring Seasonal Adjustment
April 10, 2022  |  Transportation

According to a Thursday (April 7) Cox Automotive press release, Manheim’s recent analysis of used vehicle prices found that prices were down 3.3% in March...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retailers on the Move With Walk, Run, Drive, Fly Plans
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retailers on the Move With Walk, Run, Drive, Fly Plans
April 08, 2022  |  Retail

We’re all familiar with that “No Stopping, Standing, Parking” sign that is frequently found in high-traffic areas and is aimed at keeping motorists — and...

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CredPal CEO Says BNPL Is Necessity, Not Luxury, for African Consumers
CredPal CEO Says BNPL Is Necessity, Not Luxury, for African Consumers
April 08, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

In emerging markets like Nigeria, where credit is either difficult to access or comes at a high cost, making certain everyday essential purchases can be...

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Filling a Cash Back Void for Consumers, Businesses Across MENA
Filling a Cash Back Void for Consumers, Businesses Across MENA
April 08, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

In the world of retail shopping, Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) is considered one of the pioneers of online cash back shopping and services, generating...

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