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Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump

Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
June 30, 2024  |  Retail

After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
June 28, 2024  |  Economy

The consumer showed up with caution in May, but a low inflation rate added some fuel to the arguments for an interest rate cut. Those...

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Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
June 28, 2024  |  Retail

This week in the ongoing battle between retail giants Amazon and Walmart, the two companies are upping their discounting efforts in an effort to secure...

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Consumer Spending Revised Lower as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Struggle
Consumer Spending Revised Lower as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Struggle
June 27, 2024  |  Economy

The third estimate of how gross domestic product (GDP) fared in the first quarter showed — at least in the headline number — there was...

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Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
June 26, 2024  |  Economy

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and...

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Share of US Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck Hits Two-Year High
Share of US Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck Hits Two-Year High
June 24, 2024  |  Retail

Despite a robust economy, a significant portion of American consumers are grappling with financial challenges that affect their shopping habits in profound ways, and to...

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Restaurants Push Promotions as Diners Lose Appetite for High Prices
Restaurants Push Promotions as Diners Lose Appetite for High Prices
June 23, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are spending less at restaurants as menu prices remain high.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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McDonald’s to Offer $5 Meal Deal as Consumers Seek Value
McDonald’s to Offer $5 Meal Deal as Consumers Seek Value
June 20, 2024  |  Retail

McDonald’s is preparing to roll out a $5 Meal Deal and other value-oriented offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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