Consumer Spending

Personal Computers Face Biggest Dip in Demand in Almost a Decade

Personal Computers Face Biggest Dip in Demand in Almost a Decade
Personal Computers Face Biggest Dip in Demand in Almost a Decade
July 12, 2022  |  Technology

Demand for personal computers fell 12.6% in the second quarter of 2022 from the same time in 2021, the biggest year-over-year dip in almost a...

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Study Suggests ‘Subscription Remorse’ May Be Bottoming Out
Study Suggests ‘Subscription Remorse’ May Be Bottoming Out
July 12, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Consumers’ use of retail subscriptions remained relatively stable in May after falling in March.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Tight-Fisted US Consumers Sit on $3.3T of Untapped Credit Card Lines
Tight-Fisted US Consumers Sit on $3.3T of Untapped Credit Card Lines
July 12, 2022  |  Credit Cards

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All Eyes on Amazon Prime Day as Inflation, Competition Cloud the Forecast
All Eyes on Amazon Prime Day as Inflation, Competition Cloud the Forecast
July 12, 2022  |  Retail

Amazon Prime Day 2022 is off and running, as are similar sales from other major retailers blowing out the overstocks built up to counter supply...

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Retailers Test New Strategies to Avoid the ‘Great Unsubscribe’
Retailers Test New Strategies to Avoid the ‘Great Unsubscribe’
July 12, 2022  |  Subscriptions

If you’ve sensed a growing sense of urgency from your streaming provider or meal delivery service lately, you aren’t just imagining things. Get the Full...

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Klarna’s 85% Haircut Sees BNPL Investors Shooting First, Asking Questions Later
Klarna’s 85% Haircut Sees BNPL Investors Shooting First, Asking Questions Later
July 11, 2022  |  BNPL

On Wall Street, there are haircuts — and then there are full-blown shearings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Despite Inflationary Advantage, Walmart’s Grocery Share Slips
Despite Inflationary Advantage, Walmart’s Grocery Share Slips
July 11, 2022  |  Walmart

One might expect that, in light of consumers’ rising inflationary concerns, Walmart’s grocery sales would spike, given the mega-retailer’s ability to price out competitors. The...

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Home Depot, Macy’s Become Customer Loyalty Models for Florida Burger Chain
Home Depot, Macy’s Become Customer Loyalty Models for Florida Burger Chain
July 11, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants compete for customer loyalty, their rewards programs no longer provide the competitive advantage they once offered. Instead, mobile loyalty offerings have become table...

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