Consumer Spending

Mall Sales Are Up, But Shopping Centers Still Have a Traffic Problem

Mall Sales Are Up, But Shopping Centers Still Have a Traffic Problem
Mall Sales Are Up, But Shopping Centers Still Have a Traffic Problem
November 04, 2021  |  Retail

Shopping centers around the country are beginning to fill with holiday shoppers for the first time in two years, boosting spending at brick-and-mortar malls —...

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Report: End of Pandemic Could Kick-Off Spending Spree For Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Report: End of Pandemic Could Kick-Off Spending Spree For Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
November 01, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

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Rising Inflation, Higher Prices Push Spending Up As Incomes Fall
Rising Inflation, Higher Prices Push Spending Up As Incomes Fall
October 29, 2021  |  Economy

Inflation is continuing to weigh on consumers as higher prices inched September spending up by 0.6 percent and household incomes dropped 1% as stimulus funds...

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Subscriptions, Personalization Could Be Retail’s Bright Spot This Holiday
Subscriptions, Personalization Could Be Retail’s Bright Spot This Holiday
October 28, 2021  |  Retail

For years, it was frowned upon to give gift certificates or cash to someone as a gift, something that was seen as lazy or thoughtless...

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NRF Says Holiday Retail Sales Will Set Records
NRF Says Holiday Retail Sales Will Set Records
October 27, 2021  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation on Wednesday (Oct. 27) predicted 8.5% to 10.5% growth in retail sales in November and December 2021 compared to the same...

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Rise in Restaurant Dining Compounds Inflationary Pressure for Kraft Heinz
Rise in Restaurant Dining Compounds Inflationary Pressure for Kraft Heinz
October 27, 2021  |  Earnings

At a time when brands are concerned that inflation-related price increases will turn consumers away, Kraft Heinz is seeing its sales shift to the most...

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Mastercard Earnings: Credit Growth Points to Consumer Confidence Beyond Spending ‘Cash on Hand’
Mastercard Earnings: Credit Growth Points to Consumer Confidence Beyond Spending ‘Cash on Hand’
October 27, 2021  |  Earnings

On the heels of Visa’s latest earnings report, payments network Mastercard is on tap to deliver earnings on Thursday morning (Oct. 28) that will likely...

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New Study: Big-Ticket Purchases Slowly Crossing Over From Offline to Online Channels
New Study: Big-Ticket Purchases Slowly Crossing Over From Offline to Online Channels
October 26, 2021  |  Digital Payments

As the pandemic recedes and a sense of normalcy slowly returns to everyday life, more consumers are thinking about the big-ticket purchases they crave —...

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Visa’s Results and Transaction Volumes Will Offer Fresh Consumer Insights Ahead of Holiday Rush
Visa’s Results and Transaction Volumes Will Offer Fresh Consumer Insights Ahead of Holiday Rush
October 25, 2021  |  Earnings

With earnings season in full swing, one might well wonder what’s in the cards for payment networks, both figuratively and literally. Get the Full Story...

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