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How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food

How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
January 07, 2025  |  Retail

The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday...

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Big Lots Faces Challenges Despite Acquisition
Big Lots Faces Challenges Despite Acquisition
January 03, 2025  |  Retail

Big Lots, a once-dominant player in the discount retail sector, faces an uncertain future following an acquisition by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Get the Full...

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BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time
BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time
January 01, 2025  |  BNPL

The conventional wisdom may be that buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are best suited for lower- to middle-income consumers, for smaller ticket items, and...

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Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Point Since April as Economy Improves
Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Point Since April as Economy Improves
December 20, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment rose in December, reaching the highest point since April but remaining below its pre-pandemic level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025
Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025
December 19, 2024  |  Loans

Morgan Stanley reportedly upgraded its rating and price targets on shares of several credit card companies and lenders, citing stabilization in consumer credit and an...

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Consumer Spending Lifts Q3 GDP, but Savings Rates Are Pressured
Consumer Spending Lifts Q3 GDP, but Savings Rates Are Pressured
December 19, 2024  |  Economy

In the latest and final revision of how the economy fared in the third quarter — through the growth in gross domestic product — the...

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Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
December 18, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Rewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings from several card issuers offer up a mixed portrait of the U.S. consumer in November. Get the Full Story...

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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
December 17, 2024  |  Economy

November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are...

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