Consumer Spending

Limited Retail Reopenings Draw Curiosity, But Not Spending
Limited Retail Reopenings Draw Curiosity, But Not Spending
May 04, 2020  |  Retail

The great retail resettling is on. This past weekend and today (May 4) are the first tests of consumer behavior during the pandemic, as Simon...

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Room To Grow For ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
Room To Grow For ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
May 04, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

“Buy now, pay later” (BNPL) options are very popular — when people know they exist, that is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Why Consumers Aren’t In A Rush To Reopen The Economy
Why Consumers Aren’t In A Rush To Reopen The Economy
May 04, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Economists, policymakers and epidemiologists have been modeling the cost/benefit of reopening the U.S. economy since governors began asking their citizens to #stayathome in mid-March, and...

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‘Green Shoots’ Or Scorched Earth: What We’ve Learned From Banks And Payment Networks’ Latest Earnings Calls
‘Green Shoots’ Or Scorched Earth: What We’ve Learned From Banks And Payment Networks’ Latest Earnings...
May 04, 2020  |  Banking

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and recessions, the old saying in life might hold true in business, and in particular for firms that rely on consumer...

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As Pandemic Reshapes Consumer Behavior And Credit Risk: In AI We Trust?
As Pandemic Reshapes Consumer Behavior And Credit Risk: In AI We Trust?
May 01, 2020  |  Artificial Intelligence

The hoarding might be done. Toilet paper is no longer a precious commodity. Grocery shelves are (relatively) well-stocked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Amazon, Walmart Vie For Consumer Loyalty Amid Supply Chain Pain
Amazon, Walmart Vie For Consumer Loyalty Amid Supply Chain Pain
April 30, 2020  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

While the ongoing race for the consumer’s whole paycheck is always fairly fast-paced, the past few weeks have redefined the meaning of that term. Supply...

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Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?
Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Economic data released Thursday (April 30) may hint at a “one-two punch” for consumer spending — indicating a reluctance to spend now, yes, but paycheck...

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March Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop On Record
March Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop On Record
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Consumer spending in the U.S. plummeted 7.5 percent in March, the steepest drop in 61 years, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage personal income,...

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Global Retail Sales Projected To Fall 9.6 Pct On Average
Global Retail Sales Projected To Fall 9.6 Pct On Average
April 30, 2020  |  Retail

Amid the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, Forrester forecasts that global retail sales this year will drop by an average of 9.6 percent around the...

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