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Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking

Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking
Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amid ongoing financial challenges, Conagra Brands is seeing consumers’ desire to save on food spending finally outweigh their demand for convenience, with a shift towards...

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More Than Half of Main Street SMBs Have ‘No Access’ to Credit
More Than Half of Main Street SMBs Have ‘No Access’ to Credit
October 06, 2023  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on Main Street are finding a dearth of options when it comes to getting the money they need to stay...

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Generative AI’s Technology Is Not Yet Fully Optimized for Healthcare
Generative AI’s Technology Is Not Yet Fully Optimized for Healthcare
October 06, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) faces many growing pains as it seeks its footing. In a recent survey, management consulting firm Bain & Company reveals that...

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60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials
60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials
October 06, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In today’s consumer-driven society, it is not uncommon for individuals, even those living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to pay bills, to indulge in occasional...

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Voice Tech Adoption Uneven as Consumers Aim to Balance Convenience With Trust
Voice Tech Adoption Uneven as Consumers Aim to Balance Convenience With Trust
October 06, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Consumers today are increasingly seeking smarter, simpler, and more connected routines, and voice technology has the potential to fulfill these needs. However, the adoption of...

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High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
October 06, 2023  |  Debt

The United States economy’s heavy reliance on domestic consumption has become more relevant than ever, with consumer credit card debt breaking the $1 trillion mark...

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Finance Sector Small Businesses Report Above-Average Closure Risks Due to Funding Constraints
Finance Sector Small Businesses Report Above-Average Closure Risks Due to Funding Constraints
October 05, 2023  |  SMBs

Access to business financing remains a significant challenge for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with many finding it increasingly difficult to secure traditional funding from...

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AI Shifts Into the Next (Generative) Gear in Healthcare
AI Shifts Into the Next (Generative) Gear in Healthcare
October 05, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming health and medicine for several decades, whether through diagnostics, personalized medicine, data analytics or other innovations. The advent of...

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Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
October 04, 2023  |  ResTech

From robotic grills, faster blenders and drone delivery, restaurants across the globe are turning to automation to tackle rising labor costs, improve efficiency and boost...

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