economy

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

Consumer Spending, Personal Income up in July
Consumer Spending, Personal Income up in July
August 26, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer spending increased 0.1% in July from a month earlier, with an uptick in outlays on services and long-lasting goods and a decrease in gasoline...

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Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing
Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing
August 26, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

At this writing, shares of Affirm are down about 15%. In part that’s due to guidance that gross merchandise volumes will slow and that the...

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Ulta Beauty Answers Consumer Call for Omnichannel Options
Ulta Beauty Answers Consumer Call for Omnichannel Options
August 26, 2022  |  Retail

Even as consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores, they continue to shop online as well, Ulta Beauty reported Thursday (Aug. 25) during its quarterly earnings call. ...

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Dollar General, Dollar Tree Look to Leverage the ‘Great Retail Trade Down’
Dollar General, Dollar Tree Look to Leverage the ‘Great Retail Trade Down’
August 26, 2022  |  Retail

We’ve seen a series of “great” trends emerge from the pandemic. There was the great digital shift, the great resignation, the great unsubscribe, and now...

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Wealthier Americans Shave Credit, Debit Card Spending
Wealthier Americans Shave Credit, Debit Card Spending
August 25, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Outside of basic purchases like groceries, gas and clothes, Americans earning over $125,000 annually are continuing to reel in credit and debit card spending for...

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Bill.com’s 13% Rally Fails to Stop FinTech IPO Index’s Continued Slide
Bill.com’s 13% Rally Fails to Stop FinTech IPO Index’s Continued Slide
August 25, 2022  |  IPO

The FinTech IPO Index slipped 6.3% through the week, which cuts its monthly gain from double-digit percentage points to a current 5.6%. Get the Full...

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Why Peloton’s Biggest Problem Isn’t the Hardware
Why Peloton’s Biggest Problem Isn’t the Hardware
August 25, 2022  |  Retail

The turnaround plan for Peloton prioritizes the growth of its digital offerings over its high-end bike and treadmill sales as the company looks to boost...

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Williams-Sonoma: ‘Digital First’ Drives Growth
Williams-Sonoma: ‘Digital First’ Drives Growth
August 25, 2022  |  Retail

A business model that’s digital-first, design-led and sustainable is paying off for Williams-Sonoma, the home retailer said Wednesday (Aug. 24) while reporting record second quarter...

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Data Shows 1 in 6 US Homes Behind on Utility Bills
Data Shows 1 in 6 US Homes Behind on Utility Bills
August 24, 2022  |  Economy

Tens of millions of homes in the U.S. are behind on electric payments, which has led to power companies shutting off their utilities, a Bloomberg...

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