Consumer Spending

Consumer Confidence Hits An 18-Year High
Consumer Confidence Hits An 18-Year High
September 25, 2018  |  Economy

With a strong labor market and expectations for more growth in the economy, consumer confidence in the U.S. reached an 18-year high in September. Get...

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Homebuilder Downgrade A Tough Housing Market Harbinger?
Homebuilder Downgrade A Tough Housing Market Harbinger?
September 21, 2018  |  Real Estate

Caution, warns a sell side analyst regarding homebuilder stocks, and the sector swoons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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National Retail Federation Projects Halloween Spending Will Hit $9B
National Retail Federation Projects Halloween Spending Will Hit $9B
September 21, 2018  |  Retail

Just under last year’s record $9.1 billion in Halloween spending, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF’s) annual survey projects spending for the occasion will reach $9...

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When Economies Sour, The Hedgers Stand Tall
When Economies Sour, The Hedgers Stand Tall
September 18, 2018  |  Economy

Silver linings. Blessings in disguise. Opportunities are knocking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
September 14, 2018  |  Retail

A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local...

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American Eagle’s Evolving Path Forward
American Eagle’s Evolving Path Forward
September 04, 2018  |  Retail

According to the old aphorism, a rising tide lifts all boats. Depending on context, that old chestnut of wisdom can be quite controversial, as is the...

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India’s eCommerce Market Expected to Hit $150B By 2022
India’s eCommerce Market Expected to Hit $150B By 2022
September 04, 2018  |  eCommerce

A new report says that India’s e-commerce market could hit $150 billion by 2022 due to rising incomes and a boost in Internet users. Get...

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Alipay In-Store Overseas Transactions Beat Summer 2017 By Factor Of 2.6
Alipay In-Store Overseas Transactions Beat Summer 2017 By Factor Of 2.6
September 04, 2018  |  Mobile Payments

Alipay has revealed that it had a pretty good summer, with consumer spending surging over the last two months. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Driving, Grilling And Surfing (For Deals) — Labor Day Weekend’s On
Driving, Grilling And Surfing (For Deals) — Labor Day Weekend’s On
September 01, 2018  |  Retail

The unofficial end of summer is upon us. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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