economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Staff Shortages Drive Restaurant Visits, Spend Per Meal Decline

Staff Shortages Drive Restaurant Visits, Spend Per Meal Decline
Staff Shortages Drive Restaurant Visits, Spend Per Meal Decline
July 25, 2023  |  Economy

June restaurant purchases were at their lowest volume in over a year as consumers tepidly, and unevenly, increased their discretionary spend. Get the Full Story...

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Albertsons Loyalty Growth Continues as Shoppers Seek Deals
Albertsons Loyalty Growth Continues as Shoppers Seek Deals
July 25, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

With inflationary concerns continuing to weigh heavy on consumers’ minds and budgets, Albertsons Companies is seeing loyalty growth by the millions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Unilever Says Inflation Past Peak as Sales Climb
Unilever Says Inflation Past Peak as Sales Climb
July 25, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumer packaged goods giant Unilever believes inflation has reached its peak. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why the Fed Underestimates the Pressures of the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Why the Fed Underestimates the Pressures of the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
July 25, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Amber Carroll, senior vice president of membership and lifecycle strategy at LendingClub, told PYMNTS that the Federal Reserve’s long-quoted stat on financial well-being could use...

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Grocery Shrinkflation Adds to Shopper Frustration
Grocery Shrinkflation Adds to Shopper Frustration
July 24, 2023  |  Economy

As food prices rise, many consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands seem to be reducing the amount of product per package, and consumers are taking note. Get...

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Rising Use of Amex Cards Shows Credit Appeals to Savvy Younger Consumers
Rising Use of Amex Cards Shows Credit Appeals to Savvy Younger Consumers
July 21, 2023  |  Payment Methods

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25 States Experience Near-Record-Low Unemployment
25 States Experience Near-Record-Low Unemployment
July 21, 2023  |  Economy

Unemployment dropped in 11 states in June compared to the previous month, while remaining stable in the other 39 states and the District of Columbia....

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Grocers Struggle to Compete With Mega-Retailers Amid Inflation
Grocers Struggle to Compete With Mega-Retailers Amid Inflation
July 21, 2023  |  Retail

As food inflation continues indefinitely, grocery shoppers continue to seek savings, abandoning previous favorite brands and retailers in favor of the best deals. Amid these...

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