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Target Cautious on Q4 as Consumers’ Available Savings and Credit Dwindle

Target Cautious on Q4 as Consumers’ Available Savings and Credit Dwindle
Target Cautious on Q4 as Consumers’ Available Savings and Credit Dwindle
November 16, 2022  |  Retail

The country’s third largest retail chain warned investors that, despite unprecedented promotions aimed at reducing excess inventory, its critical holiday sales season would fall short...

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Shein Closing in on Europe’s Fast-Fashion Giants Zara and H&M
Shein Closing in on Europe’s Fast-Fashion Giants Zara and H&M
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly generating revenue at a rate that is putting it close to that of its rivals, H&M and Zara. Get the...

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Retailers Race to Respond as Consumers Recoil From Inflation
Retailers Race to Respond as Consumers Recoil From Inflation
October 24, 2022  |  Retail

The big bite and impact that inflation is having on consumers is unavoidable right now, with shoppers sending a loud and clear message to retailers...

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Amazon, Walmart Move to Boost Shopper Frequency as Analysts Check Out
Amazon, Walmart Move to Boost Shopper Frequency as Analysts Check Out
October 21, 2022  |  Retail

By this time next week, Amazon’s Q3 results will be in the books and if recent history is any guide, they probably will be seen...

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Healthcare Providers Face Unintended Consequences of Pre-Care Estimates
Healthcare Providers Face Unintended Consequences of Pre-Care Estimates
October 21, 2022  |  Healthcare

The frustrating fact is that healthcare often comes with high out of pocket costs even for the insured, and millions are simply unable to cover...

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The ‘Wealth Effect’ Takes a Hit as Highest Earners Start Fearing Recession
The ‘Wealth Effect’ Takes a Hit as Highest Earners Start Fearing Recession
October 13, 2022  |  Economy

On a day when headline inflation reports showed prices increases stubbornly staying about 8%, a deeper dive into the impact that figure is having on...

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Earliest Holiday Shopping Events Pit ‘Christmas Creep’ Against ‘Sales Fatigue’
Earliest Holiday Shopping Events Pit ‘Christmas Creep’ Against ‘Sales Fatigue’
October 03, 2022  |  Retail

The so-called “Christmas Creep,” where holiday shopping and sales events start earlier and earlier each year, has become so entrenched in retail circles that it...

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57% of Main Street SMBs Raising Prices Just to Maintain Margins
57% of Main Street SMBs Raising Prices Just to Maintain Margins
October 03, 2022  |  SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are getting hit with supplier price increases, and it’s showing up in what consumers are paying, too. Get the Full...

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More Spending, Bigger Paychecks Shine Hope on Economic Recovery
More Spending, Bigger Paychecks Shine Hope on Economic Recovery
September 30, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer spending in August rose 0.4%, aligning with bigger paychecks and rebounding from a decline last month even as inflation stays high. Get the Full...

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