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PYMNTS Data: Inflation-Adjusted Retail Sales Offer Hope for Merchants Beyond the Holiday Surge

PYMNTS Data: Inflation-Adjusted Retail Sales Offer Hope for Merchants Beyond the Holiday Surge
PYMNTS Data: Inflation-Adjusted Retail Sales Offer Hope for Merchants Beyond the Holiday Surge
January 18, 2024  |  Economy

Inflation’s been the main concern for merchants and consumers through the past few years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Tipping Costs Drive Nearly 30% of Consumers to Reduce Hotel Spending
Tipping Costs Drive Nearly 30% of Consumers to Reduce Hotel Spending
January 18, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Rising prices are affecting American households, leading to reduced consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Is the Luxury Slowdown Normalization or Inflation? 
Is the Luxury Slowdown Normalization or Inflation? 
January 16, 2024  |  Retail

There was a time last year when we heard luxury retailers say that the slowdown they were experiencing was a sign of “normalization,” but now...

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Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation
Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation
January 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Wage hikes and new regulations impacting the ways in which gig workers are classified may shake up online platforms, pinching profits and spurring consolidation. Get...

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NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales
NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales
January 15, 2024  |  Retail

Last year, the National Retail Federation’s annual show put the spotlight on the return of physical retail and AI. This year, it’s all about checking...

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Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
January 14, 2024  |  Economy

The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation
Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation
January 12, 2024  |  Economy

The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined for a third consecutive month in December.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Online Sales Led Increased Revenue Expectations for Main Street SMBs in 2023
Online Sales Led Increased Revenue Expectations for Main Street SMBs in 2023
January 11, 2024  |  SMBs

With prices at high levels most of the year and with the overall economy recording moderate growth, 2023 was a challenging year for businesses, especially...

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