Consumer Spending

Subscriptions, Personalization Could Be Retail’s Bright Spot This Holiday

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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As Restaurant Prices Rise, Consumers May Give Grocery Stores a Second Look
As Restaurant Prices Rise, Consumers May Give Grocery Stores a Second Look
October 25, 2021  |  ResTech

Restaurants and grocery stores are on a bit of a collision course when it comes to consumer spending as customers weigh supermarket markups against the...

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Retailers Struggle With Increasing Costs of Customer Acquisition
Retailers Struggle With Increasing Costs of Customer Acquisition
October 25, 2021  |  Retail

Increasing customer acquisition costs are beginning to dig into retailers’ profits at a time when merchants are struggling on multiple different fronts, facing a continuing...

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