inflation

Nordstrom’s Off-Price Destination Falls Short on Value

Nordstrom’s Off-Price Destination Falls Short on Value
Nordstrom’s Off-Price Destination Falls Short on Value
November 22, 2023  |  Retail

Nordstrom, once known for its opulent runway and exceptional service, is increasingly delving deeper into substantial discounts to navigate financial challenges. But is it working?...

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Consumer Sentiment Continues Sliding as Households Brace for Higher Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Continues Sliding as Households Brace for Higher Inflation
November 22, 2023  |  Economy

Perception is reality, goes the old saying. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Unemployment Claims Fall Even as Labor Market Cools
Unemployment Claims Fall Even as Labor Market Cools
November 22, 2023  |  Economy

Initial U.S. unemployment claims last week saw the largest drop since June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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November BNPL Spending Set to Soar to Record $9.3 Billion
November BNPL Spending Set to Soar to Record $9.3 Billion
November 22, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) continues to grow in the payment space, and its impact on consumer finances is even more important. Not only are...

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4 in 10 Lower-Income Earners Use Split-Pay Plans for Groceries
4 in 10 Lower-Income Earners Use Split-Pay Plans for Groceries
November 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers are a resourceful lot and will do what they must to make ends meet, even if it means splitting up the weekly grocery bill...

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Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
November 18, 2023  |  Retail

While the holiday season brings a myriad of traditions and festivities, one of the quirkiest yet arguably beloved is the ugly sweater phenomenon. Get the Full...

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Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
November 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

The third quarter is far enough behind us that some of the last few data points as to how consumers fared — at least from...

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5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
November 17, 2023  |  Economy

The holidays are upon us. The credit card debt has been racked up. The broad deluge of earnings reports has slowed to a trickle. Get...

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