inflation

Fed’s ‘Beige Book’ Reflects Growing Pessimism on Main Street

Fed’s ‘Beige Book’ Reflects Growing Pessimism on Main Street
Fed’s ‘Beige Book’ Reflects Growing Pessimism on Main Street
October 19, 2022  |  SMBs

No easy times lie ahead for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) on Main Street. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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89% of Consumers Feel Inflation at the Grocery Store
89% of Consumers Feel Inflation at the Grocery Store
October 19, 2022  |  Economy

Inflation is weighing heavy on consumers’ minds, and rarely are they as aware of rising prices than when browsing the aisles at their local grocery...

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CPG Brands Push Back on Losing Share to Private Labels
CPG Brands Push Back on Losing Share to Private Labels
October 19, 2022  |  Earnings

As prices rise, many consumers have been seeking out lower-priced alternatives for the products that they need every day, but consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands...

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Uber Eats Bets It Can Succeed Where Fast Grocers Failed
Uber Eats Bets It Can Succeed Where Fast Grocers Failed
October 19, 2022  |  Delivery

Uber Eats may be able to succeed in the quick commerce space where ultrafast grocery startups failed. The aggregator announced Tuesday (Oc. 18) its first...

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Inflation Tests Ikea’s Will and Discount Business Model
Inflation Tests Ikea’s Will and Discount Business Model
October 19, 2022  |  Retail

The discount model of Swedish home furnishing company Ikea appears to be facing strain as the prices of some of its products have risen by...

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Goldman’s Marcus Logs $110B in Deposits as Digital Bank Refocuses
Goldman’s Marcus Logs $110B in Deposits as Digital Bank Refocuses
October 18, 2022  |  Earnings

Amid the macro headwinds, Goldman Sachs’ digital bank is a work in progress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Inflation Slows Ultrafast Grocers’ Ambitions
Inflation Slows Ultrafast Grocers’ Ambitions
October 17, 2022  |  Economy

Those who have been skeptical of the hype around ultrafast grocery all along have been vindicated, at least in part, as players in the space...

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JPMorgan: Consumer Savings Suffer as Spending Outpaces Income
JPMorgan: Consumer Savings Suffer as Spending Outpaces Income
October 14, 2022  |  Earnings

Consumers are continuing to spend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Stubborn Inflation Continues Devouring Retail Sales as Consumers Grow Cautious 
Stubborn Inflation Continues Devouring Retail Sales as Consumers Grow Cautious 
October 14, 2022  |  Economy

People are thinking twice before opening their wallets as inflation continues to run rampant, devouring retail sales in most categories last month and aligning with...

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