Consumer Spending

Mastercard Aims To Clear Up Transaction Confusion on Digital Statements

Mastercard Aims To Clear Up Transaction Confusion on Digital Statements
Mastercard Aims To Clear Up Transaction Confusion on Digital Statements
September 30, 2020  |  Mastercard

It’s happened to almost all consumers: They’re idly perusing their credit card statements when they come across completely confusing, seemingly random charges from businesses they...

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Today’s Top Retail News: Holiday Spending Looks Flat; Target Meets Amazon Prime Challenge
Today’s Top Retail News: Holiday Spending Looks Flat; Target Meets Amazon Prime Challenge
September 29, 2020  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, holiday spending is expected to be flat this year, Bed Bath & Beyond rolls out same-day delivery and Target goes...

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Is Consumer Spending Heading Toward A Cliff?
Is Consumer Spending Heading Toward A Cliff?
September 29, 2020  |  Economy

Consumer spending has been on something of a roller-coaster ride in 2020 thus far – dropping into the basement in the spring, but showing signs...

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Consumer Confidence Index Up In September
Consumer Confidence Index Up In September
September 29, 2020  |  Economy

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index increased in September, after slipping in August, according to the Consumer Confidence Survey released Tuesday (Sept. 29). Get the...

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Fed Consumer Finance Survey Reveals Online Banking Usage, (Slightly) Higher Debt Burdens
Fed Consumer Finance Survey Reveals Online Banking Usage, (Slightly) Higher Debt Burdens
September 29, 2020  |  Economy

The Fed’s latest Survey of Consumer Finances might come with a caveat: The data measure a period that may seem long ago and far away...

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Q4 Outlook: Consumer Mindset Is The Wild Card
Q4 Outlook: Consumer Mindset Is The Wild Card
September 29, 2020  |  Retail

The consensus opinions are starting to show up on the retail fourth-quarter calendar. With Amazon’s confirmation of Prime Day and Target’s follow-up of its Deal...

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Mastercard And Ethoca Help Merchants, Issuers Improve Online Transaction Clarity
Mastercard And Ethoca Help Merchants, Issuers Improve Online Transaction Clarity
September 29, 2020  |  Digital Payments

A new Mastercard initiative aims to improve online transaction clarity so that customers can know exactly who they purchased from, according to a press release...

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Why Millennials And Gen Z Could Save 2020’s Holiday Shopping Season
Why Millennials And Gen Z Could Save 2020’s Holiday Shopping Season
September 29, 2020  |  Retail

The retail ecosystem has been turned upside down over the past six months as changes big and small rippled through the segment worldwide in response...

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Why 2021 Is No Sure Bet For An SMB Rebound
Why 2021 Is No Sure Bet For An SMB Rebound
September 28, 2020  |  Podcasts

As 2020 limps toward its exhausting conclusion, get ready for a massive rebound in 2021 — for consumer spending, for small- to medium-sized businesses’ (SMBs’)...

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