Consumer Spending

As Food Costs Soar, Small Independent Grocers Still Have One Advantage

As Food Costs Soar, Small Independent Grocers Still Have One Advantage
As Food Costs Soar, Small Independent Grocers Still Have One Advantage
July 11, 2022  |  Retail

As headwinds ranging from skyrocketing inflation to unprecedented supply chain challenges to a difficult labor market buffet the grocery industry, independents have plenty to be...

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Will Walmart+ Members Show Up for Amazon Prime Day?
Will Walmart+ Members Show Up for Amazon Prime Day?
July 11, 2022  |  Retail

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Slowing Demand Drives Down Shipping Rates
Slowing Demand Drives Down Shipping Rates
July 10, 2022  |  Shipping

With the economy still wrought with troubles, high-priced freight contracts written when carrier capacity was tight and businesses were in a mad rush to restock...

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UK Companies ‘War Gaming’ for Expected Recession
UK Companies ‘War Gaming’ for Expected Recession
July 10, 2022  |  Retail

A recession could be on the horizon for the U.K., with companies facing both slowing consumer demand and inflation that has ballooned costs, the Financial...

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Pet Shops Rejoice as New Research Shows Expressive Dogs Drive Sales
Pet Shops Rejoice as New Research Shows Expressive Dogs Drive Sales
July 09, 2022  |  Retail

Dog days of summer got you down? Try looking at your puppy. When they look back so does 33,000 years of evolution that’s taught them...

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Report: Average Consumer Carries out at Least 2 Online Transactions a Day
Report: Average Consumer Carries out at Least 2 Online Transactions a Day
July 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The average consumer now carries out at least two transactions online each day, according to new research by PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon vs Walmart: The Grocery Wild Card
Amazon vs Walmart: The Grocery Wild Card
July 07, 2022  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart have long been the dominant forces in the retail game, but changes to the global marketplace — spurred by the pandemic, the...

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Today in Data: Costs Keep Climbing
Today in Data: Costs Keep Climbing
July 07, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, costs for things such as cars and food continue to rise, as does the number of people struggling to pay their bills....

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