inflation

Consumers Demand Deals on Big-Ticket Items Amid Economic Uncertainty

Consumers Demand Deals on Big-Ticket Items Amid Economic Uncertainty
Consumers Demand Deals on Big-Ticket Items Amid Economic Uncertainty
April 11, 2024  |  Retail

With ongoing financial challenges constraining shoppers’ purchasing power, furniture companies’ recent earnings reports show that consumers may not be willing to buy, say, a new...

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Consumers Make Minimum Credit Card Payments as Inflation Takes a Bite
Consumers Make Minimum Credit Card Payments as Inflation Takes a Bite
April 11, 2024  |  Credit Cards

In signs of continued pressure in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, more consumers are making only the minimum payments on their credit cards. Get the Full Story...

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Just in Time for Summer: Apparel and Dining Out Get More Expensive
Just in Time for Summer: Apparel and Dining Out Get More Expensive
April 10, 2024  |  Economy

We’re all booking trips. But what we’re able to spend once we get away from it all … well, that remains to be seen. Get...

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Small Businesses Eye Inflation as Top Concern
Small Businesses Eye Inflation as Top Concern
April 09, 2024  |  SMBs

Inflation is top of mind for the small businesses that power Main Street and the U.S. economy at large. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fed Data: US Consumers See Higher Risk of Missing Debt Payments
Fed Data: US Consumers See Higher Risk of Missing Debt Payments
April 08, 2024  |  Economy

Takeaways from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s March Survey of Consumer Expectations include emerging concerns about debt. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Packaged Food Sellers Emphasizing Value for First Time Since Pandemic
Packaged Food Sellers Emphasizing Value for First Time Since Pandemic
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Makers and retailers of packaged foods and drinks are reportedly emphasizing value and discounts to a greater degree than they’ve done since the pandemic. Get...

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99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores
99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Discount retailer 99 Cents Only has declared bankruptcy as it prepares to shutter its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Wages are increasing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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