holidays

Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending

Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Walmart’s former U.S. CEO says consumers are facing pressures they haven’t felt in years. Speaking to CNBC Monday (Oct. 9), Bill Simon listed a host of headwinds...

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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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