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Credit Growth Slows but Consumers Still Turn to Cards for Spending Power

Credit Growth Slows but Consumers Still Turn to Cards for Spending Power
Credit Growth Slows but Consumers Still Turn to Cards for Spending Power
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Higher rates are proving to be headwind to borrowing, per the Federal Reserve’s latest stats. But growth is still growth and consumers are still tapping...

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Scentbird Sees Giftable Subscriptions Capture Consumers’ Last-Minute Holiday Spending
Scentbird Sees Giftable Subscriptions Capture Consumers’ Last-Minute Holiday Spending
December 07, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With last-minute gifting providing a valuable opportunity for companies that can offer consumers an immediate solution, Scentbird is seeing its giftable subscriptions drive eleventh-hour holiday...

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Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
December 06, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Before the start of the holiday shopping season, market research data suggested there would be generalized cost cutting across all spending categories and demographic groups....

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Panera Adds Subscription Gifting as Restaurants Fight Holiday Belt-Tightening
Panera Adds Subscription Gifting as Restaurants Fight Holiday Belt-Tightening
December 05, 2023  |  ResTech

With consumers bracing to reduce their spending at restaurants over the holiday season, Panera Bread is looking to drive continued sales and visits by making...

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Omniful Raises $5.8 Million to Launch eCommerce Platform
Omniful Raises $5.8 Million to Launch eCommerce Platform
December 05, 2023  |  Investments

Omniful, an eCommerce/supply chain startup, has reportedly emerged from stealth with $5.85 million in funding. As TechCrunch reported Tuesday, the startup, based in Saudi Arabia...

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Holiday Gifting Presents 2-for-1 Customer Acquisition Opportunity
Holiday Gifting Presents 2-for-1 Customer Acquisition Opportunity
December 05, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As brands look to capture consumers’ holiday gifting spending, subscription box providers have the opportunity to drive high-margin a la carte sales on one hand...

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Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup
Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup
December 05, 2023  |  Delivery

Uber’s delivery business is expanding beyond restaurants to include courier service from merchants not partnered with the company — a move that comes as aggregators...

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Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly expressing optimism for the holiday season sales following stronger-than-expected figures during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  The heavy discounts offered during these...

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