Consumer Spending

Pre-Black Friday Online Sales Spike 17 Pct
Pre-Black Friday Online Sales Spike 17 Pct
November 22, 2018  |  Retail

U.S. consumers increased their online shopping by nearly 17 percent before Black Friday, according to new data published by Adobe Analytics this week. Online shopping spend...

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JD.com Q3 Revenue Growth Slowdown Weighs On Stock
JD.com Q3 Revenue Growth Slowdown Weighs On Stock
November 19, 2018  |  Retail

JD.com, the Chinese eCommerce company, saw its stock under pressure in trading Monday (Nov. 19) after it reported third-quarter results in which revenue growth was...

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The Walmart/Amazon Whole Paycheck Matchup
The Walmart/Amazon Whole Paycheck Matchup
November 19, 2018  |  Consumer Insights

Walmart’s Q3 earnings last week was a story of strong digital sales and 16 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. Consumers, executives said, continue to...

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Where (And How) QSRs Are Growing The Fastest
Where (And How) QSRs Are Growing The Fastest
November 19, 2018  |  Commerce Connected

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NEW REPORT: QSRs Must Look Beyond Mobile To Win Connected Consumers
NEW REPORT: QSRs Must Look Beyond Mobile To Win Connected Consumers
November 16, 2018  |  Commerce Connected

The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry is on track to continue a decade and a half’s worth of growth this year, with consumers projected to spend...

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Walmart Forecasting A Big Finish For 2018
Walmart Forecasting A Big Finish For 2018
November 15, 2018  |  Retail

Walmart is apparently expecting the holiday season to be merry and bright in 2018, with raised expectations for the full year following a third quarter...

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2018 Teen Holiday Wish List: Apple iPhones, Fortnite ‘V-Bucks’
2018 Teen Holiday Wish List: Apple iPhones, Fortnite ‘V-Bucks’
November 15, 2018  |  Retail

All teens want for the holidays this year is a new iPhone and some Fortnite “V-Bucks” virtual currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Macy’s Looks To Holiday Quarter To Put A Bow On A Strong 2018
Macy’s Looks To Holiday Quarter To Put A Bow On A Strong 2018
November 14, 2018  |  Retail

Macy’s managed to come out ahead of analyst expectations for the third time in a row during Q3 2018, with earnings and same-store sales all...

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Online Ad Biz Neared $50B In Early 2018
Online Ad Biz Neared $50B In Early 2018
November 14, 2018  |  Business

A new report from Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) shows that the online advertising business continues to grow at double-digit rates. Get the Full Story Complete...

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