economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.
Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
November 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Despite positive Black Friday numbers, where consumers stretched their budgets to do some shopping, data suggests that the rest of the holiday shopping season may be...

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Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

Family Dollar’s parent company is evaluating the chain following a decline in spending among lower-income shoppers. Dollar Tree CEO Rick Dreiling made that announcement Wednesday (Nov. 29) after the company’s...

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Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
November 29, 2023  |  Economy

The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, released on Wednesday (Nov. 29), noted the U.S. economy grew 5.2% annualized, as measured in the...

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Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
November 29, 2023  |  Retail

So far, this year’s holiday has been one of superlatives. Record online spending on Black Friday. Record Cyber Monday sales. The most people ever to shop during Thanksgiving weekend....

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Report: Farfetch Founder José Neves Aims to Take Company Private 
Report: Farfetch Founder José Neves Aims to Take Company Private 
November 28, 2023  |  Economy

The founder of online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch, José Neves, reportedly aims to take the company private.  Neves, who has a 15% stake and 77% of the...

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Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Despite inflationary pressures and all the voices warning that this year’s Black Friday was going to be one of restraint, nearly 8.6% more consumers say...

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Consumers Show Improved Confidence in November but Fear Recession
Consumers Show Improved Confidence in November but Fear Recession
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data from The Conference Board showed that consumer confidence rebounded a bit in November. The question remains as to how long, or whether,...

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Cyber Monday Spending Projected to Reach Record $12 Billion
Cyber Monday Spending Projected to Reach Record $12 Billion
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

This year’s Cyber Monday spending is projected to top $12 billion as consumers seek deals. That spending amount — a record — marks a 9.7%...

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Restaurants Add New Fees to Drive Employee Retention Amid Inflation
Restaurants Add New Fees to Drive Employee Retention Amid Inflation
November 28, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants look for ways to drive employee satisfaction amid inflation, tips are not the only added payments that operators are leveraging. In an interview...

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