inflation

Consumer Sentiment Remains Steady, Subject to Their Presidential Election Expectations

Consumer Sentiment Remains Steady, Subject to Their Presidential Election Expectations
Consumer Sentiment Remains Steady, Subject to Their Presidential Election Expectations
August 16, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment has remained fairly steady thus far in August, inching up 2.1% compared to the previous month and down 2.3% compared to August 2023....

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Retail Sales: Consumers Shrug Off Higher Prices and Buy in July
Retail Sales: Consumers Shrug Off Higher Prices and Buy in July
August 15, 2024  |  Economy

The urge to splurge resurged in July as consumers shrugged off inflation and visited on-site retailers to conduct their everyday spending. Get the Full Story...

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4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
August 15, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The restaurant industry faces financial strain due to inflation and economic downturns, with sales growth projections for 2024 cut to 3.8% from earlier estimates. Get...

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Inflation Is Down. Will Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Notice?
Inflation Is Down. Will Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Notice?
August 14, 2024  |  Economy

Inflation is at a multiyear low, according to July’s Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Name Brands and Private Labels Battle for Grocery Shelf Space
Name Brands and Private Labels Battle for Grocery Shelf Space
August 14, 2024  |  Retail

There’s a battle brewing over shelf space in America’s grocery stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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NFIB: Small Business Optimism Grows Amid ‘Plague’ of Cost Pressures
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Grows Amid ‘Plague’ of Cost Pressures
August 13, 2024  |  SMBs

Small businesses in the United States are pessimistic about their prospects, but less pessimistic than two years ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Cleveland Fed: CEOs Expect Lower Inflation Over Next 12 Months
Cleveland Fed: CEOs Expect Lower Inflation Over Next 12 Months
August 12, 2024  |  Economy

Business leaders in the United States are reportedly growing more optimistic about the likely trend of inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Tipping, Fees May Be Diners’ Tipping Point
Tipping, Fees May Be Diners’ Tipping Point
August 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Much has been made of tipflation, the upward march of the tips paid at the table and for delivery, which adds to the bill and...

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98% of Financially Strained Restaurant Customers Are Cutting Back
98% of Financially Strained Restaurant Customers Are Cutting Back
August 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers bear the burden of inflation, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that nearly all individuals living paycheck to paycheck are making trade-offs when it comes to...

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