inflation

Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation Nearly 3X the Measured Rate

Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation Nearly 3X the Measured Rate
Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation Nearly 3X the Measured Rate
May 08, 2023  |  Economy

Even as grocery inflation has slowed, consumers continue to feel the impact of these price hikes far more than the measured rates, according to PYMNTS...

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Zimbabwe Unveils Gold-Backed CBDC
Zimbabwe Unveils Gold-Backed CBDC
May 08, 2023  |  CBDC

Zimbabwe is debuting a gold-backed digital currency as it battles an inflation crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart Trades Margins for Loyalty to Keep Grocery Share
Walmart Trades Margins for Loyalty to Keep Grocery Share
May 08, 2023  |  Retail

As grocers compete for consumers’ loyalty amid inflation, Walmart is reportedly absorbing price increases while its competitors pass them on to consumers. Get the Full...

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Consumer Borrowing Jumps Amid Sharp Spike in Credit Card Balances
Consumer Borrowing Jumps Amid Sharp Spike in Credit Card Balances
May 08, 2023  |  Debt

Borrowing among consumers jumped in March amid a sharp spike in credit card use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
May 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Influenced by the current inflationary cycle, consumers moderate their in-store and online spending for all but the essentials. They have shifted away from transactional activities. Their digital...

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Why Diapers Tell The Story of the Consumer’s Inflation Sentiment 
Why Diapers Tell The Story of the Consumer’s Inflation Sentiment 
May 07, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Did it all start with diapers? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Loss of SNAP and Grocery Inflation Push Consumers Off ‘Hunger Cliff’
Loss of SNAP and Grocery Inflation Push Consumers Off ‘Hunger Cliff’
May 07, 2023  |  Economy

High inflation and reduced government aid have led to a spike in food bank demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation has caused competition in retail and grocery to intensify as businesses fight for a smaller and smaller piece of the revenue pie. More than...

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Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
May 03, 2023  |  Retail

We’ve reached a milestone with interest rates — and by extension, retailers may find it tougher to sell their inventories. Get the Full Story Complete...

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