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Inflation, Credit Pressures Manageable for BNPL Providers Amid Soaring Volumes

Inflation, Credit Pressures Manageable for BNPL Providers Amid Soaring Volumes
Inflation, Credit Pressures Manageable for BNPL Providers Amid Soaring Volumes
August 12, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) took off like a rocket during the pandemic, in an age when interest rates were at historic lows and stimulus...

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Spiking Food Prices, Fertilizer Shortages Put Multinational Businesses at Risk
Spiking Food Prices, Fertilizer Shortages Put Multinational Businesses at Risk
August 11, 2022  |  Economy

Rising global food prices, exacerbated by grain and fertilizer shortages produced by the war in Ukraine, are not only hurting households, but posing risks for...

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Voice of the CFO: Global Challenges Require Big-Picture Thinking, Local Focus
Voice of the CFO: Global Challenges Require Big-Picture Thinking, Local Focus
August 10, 2022  |  CFO

Global companies are facing macro challenges not seen for decades — war in Europe, inflation and labor challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Focus on Outdoor, Athleisure Trends Lifts Wolverine’s Merrell, Saucony Brands
Focus on Outdoor, Athleisure Trends Lifts Wolverine’s Merrell, Saucony Brands
August 10, 2022  |  Retail

In the face of growing economic headwinds, footwear and apparel maker Wolverine Worldwide said its continued focus on meeting strong consumer demand for outdoor and...

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Stressed Consumers Get Some Relief As July Inflation Dips to 8.5%
Stressed Consumers Get Some Relief As July Inflation Dips to 8.5%
August 10, 2022  |  Economy

The government’s closely watched CPI report showed Wednesday (Aug 10) that inflation eased to 8.5% in July, marking a larger than expected dip from the...

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Allbirds’ Omnichannel Evolution From D2C Pure-Play Can’t Happen Fast Enough
Allbirds’ Omnichannel Evolution From D2C Pure-Play Can’t Happen Fast Enough
August 09, 2022  |  Retail

Earnings season in an inflationary climate can be a drag, as brands continue to trim outlooks and reposition for a long fall and winter of...

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Walmart Cuts Jobs at Corporate, Braces for Sales Slowdown
Walmart Cuts Jobs at Corporate, Braces for Sales Slowdown
August 03, 2022  |  Walmart

Walmart has announced plans to cut about 200 corporate jobs at its headquarters and other offices, according to a report Wednesday (Aug. 3) from The...

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Valvoline Aims to Be Pure-Play Retailer as Consumer Demand for Auto Service Rises
Valvoline Aims to Be Pure-Play Retailer as Consumer Demand for Auto Service Rises
August 01, 2022  |  Retail

Valvoline, the second largest operator of oil change and auto service locations in the U.S., said Monday (Aug 1) that it sold its global lubricants...

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Inflation Bites as 13% of US Consumers Spent More Than They Earned in Last Six Months
Inflation Bites as 13% of US Consumers Spent More Than They Earned in Last Six...
August 01, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation continues its upward swing, consumers worldwide are finding it more difficult to manage spending and put aside savings under mounting financial pressures. In...

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