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Atlanta Fed Finds Business Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.3%

Atlanta Fed Finds Business Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.3%
Atlanta Fed Finds Business Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.3%
August 20, 2025  |  Economy

Firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations remain “relatively unchanged” at 2.3%, on average, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said in a Wednesday (Aug. 20) press release...

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Claire’s Sells ‘Significant Number’ of Stores to PE Outfit
Claire’s Sells ‘Significant Number’ of Stores to PE Outfit
August 20, 2025  |  Retail

Claire’s says it is selling most of its North American business to a private equity firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mastercard, Alloy Join Forces to Fight Fraud
Mastercard, Alloy Join Forces to Fight Fraud
August 20, 2025  |  Partnerships

Mastercard launched a partnership with identity and fraud prevention platform provider Alloy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Will Vibe Coding Spark a New Economy?
Will Vibe Coding Spark a New Economy?
August 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Vibe coding is the practice of using artificial intelligence (AI) to build applications by describing ideas in plain language. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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DoorDash Adds Tiered Membership Packages to Commerce Platform for Restaurants
DoorDash Adds Tiered Membership Packages to Commerce Platform for Restaurants
August 20, 2025  |  ResTech

DoorDash has added tiered membership packages to its Commerce Platform program for restaurants and added a loyalty program, a website, and tools for email and...

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Digital Sales Gains Can’t Save Target’s New CEO
Digital Sales Gains Can’t Save Target’s New CEO
August 20, 2025  |  Earnings

There was a lot to digest on Target’s second-quarter 2025 earnings call Wednesday (Aug. 20), as the retail giant posted data that showed consumers pulling...

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Amazon Teams With Hertz to Sell Used Cars
Amazon Teams With Hertz to Sell Used Cars
August 20, 2025  |  Partnerships

Hertz is turning to Amazon to expand its used cars business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Fifth Third Buys DTS Connex to Boost Cash Management
Fifth Third Buys DTS Connex to Boost Cash Management
August 20, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Fifth Third expanded the capabilities of its commercial payments business by acquiring DTS Connex, a provider of cash management software solutions for multi-location businesses like...

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China Weighs Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins in Crypto Policy Reversal
China Weighs Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins in Crypto Policy Reversal
August 20, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

China is reportedly considering whether to permit the use of yuan-backed stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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