inflation

Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
November 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Despite positive Black Friday numbers, where consumers stretched their budgets to do some shopping, data suggests that the rest of the holiday shopping season may be...

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Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

Family Dollar’s parent company is evaluating the chain following a decline in spending among lower-income shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
November 29, 2023  |  Economy

The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, released on Wednesday (Nov. 29), noted the U.S. economy grew 5.2% annualized, as measured in the...

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Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Despite inflationary pressures and all the voices warning that this year’s Black Friday was going to be one of restraint, nearly 8.6% more consumers say...

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Consumers Show Improved Confidence in November but Fear Recession
Consumers Show Improved Confidence in November but Fear Recession
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data from The Conference Board showed that consumer confidence rebounded a bit in November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Cyber Monday Spending Projected to Reach Record $12 Billion
Cyber Monday Spending Projected to Reach Record $12 Billion
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

This year’s Cyber Monday spending is projected to top $12 billion as consumers seek deals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Restaurants Add New Fees to Drive Employee Retention Amid Inflation
Restaurants Add New Fees to Drive Employee Retention Amid Inflation
November 28, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants look for ways to drive employee satisfaction amid inflation, tips are not the only added payments that operators are leveraging. Get the Full...

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Biden to Corporations: ‘Give the American Consumer a Break’
Biden to Corporations: ‘Give the American Consumer a Break’
November 28, 2023  |  Economy

President Joe Biden has warned corporations to bring down what he says are inflated prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
November 27, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the price hikes that threatened the Black Friday spirit, 2023 saw shoppers rising to the occasion with a 10% surge in participation compared to...

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