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Trouble May Be Brewing for Store Card Segment as Delinquencies Rise
Trouble May Be Brewing for Store Card Segment as Delinquencies Rise
October 09, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Store credit cards — the closed-looped offerings tied to certain merchants — may signal tougher times ahead. The rising costs of credit and the rising...

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Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart will face off in a duel next week, going head-to-head to capture the loyalty and spending of shoppers. The battle comes amid...

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As Consumers Trade Down, Brands Text Early to Boost Holiday Sales
As Consumers Trade Down, Brands Text Early to Boost Holiday Sales
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

It’s hard to ignore the omnipresence of our mobile phones. We turn to them countless times throughout the day, making them an indispensable part of...

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Holiday Shopping’s Logistical Back End Gets AI Boost
Holiday Shopping’s Logistical Back End Gets AI Boost
September 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

Summer may feel like yesterday, but already, the holiday season is on the horizon. As it gets closer, buyers, suppliers, shippers and carriers all need...

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Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
September 29, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is slowing, according to the latest official data. But it may not make a difference in the lives of the roughly 60% of consumers...

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Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
September 29, 2023  |  Retail

With the holiday season on the horizon, retail behemoths such as Walmart and Amazon are preparing to capture the attention and spending of consumers across...

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What We Know About the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Three Years Post-Pandemic
What We Know About the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Three Years Post-Pandemic
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Across the span of more than two dozen reports since the darkest days of the pandemic more than three years ago — and with eight...

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Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
September 28, 2023  |  Retail

Last week, Amazon announced plans to increase its hiring for the holiday season. It now looks like it might be the only big company in the retail/fulfillment...

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Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
September 27, 2023  |  Economy

During seasons of high spending, such as over the holidays, many consumers are forced to cut back on basic needs such as food and beverages,...

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