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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Gloom Is Bad News for Retailers
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Gloom Is Bad News for Retailers
November 09, 2022  |  Economy

The paycheck-to-paycheck economy is bifurcating as inflation rages and consumers fret over an uncertain future, with one group of customers who cannot spend, and another...

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Men 150% More Likely to Use Dating Apps Than Women
Men 150% More Likely to Use Dating Apps Than Women
November 09, 2022  |  Mobile

A close look at the social media habits of consumers reveals, to steal an old movie title, where the boys are. They’re online, and specifically,...

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Inflation Stokes Recession Fears While Slamming Retail Earnings
Inflation Stokes Recession Fears While Slamming Retail Earnings
November 09, 2022  |  Retail

In some ways, the current inflation-recession prediction cycle is reminiscent of the guessing game of 2020, in which consumers and businesses spent loads of mental...

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75% of Hooters’ Virtual Customers Have Never Visited Flagship Brand
75% of Hooters’ Virtual Customers Have Never Visited Flagship Brand
November 08, 2022  |  ResTech

For a restaurant like Hooters, renowned for its distinct in-store experience, the recent embrace of virtual brands has not only leveraged the chain’s existing equipment...

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Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

The evolution of subscription commerce continues as consumers become more demanding and exacting in what they want — and expect —  from monthly retail boxes....

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Online Car Platforms’ Skid Proves Digital Shifts Are No Sure Bet
Online Car Platforms’ Skid Proves Digital Shifts Are No Sure Bet
November 08, 2022  |  eCommerce

The rubber meets the road for the online car platforms. Amid Carvana’s disastrous stock plunge and disappointing earnings — and Vroom’s numbers from Tuesday (Nov....

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History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
November 07, 2022  |  Retail

The holiday shopping headwinds are completely different this year than last, but PYMNTS research suggests the impact on consumers’ buying habits could mirror those reported...

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Amazon and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors
Amazon and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors
November 04, 2022  |  Retail

They say “never judge a book by its cover,” but the same logic clearly does not apply to evaluating companies’ stock prices. That is especially true...

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‘Excess Savings’ Far Less Excessive Than First Thought
‘Excess Savings’ Far Less Excessive Than First Thought
November 04, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

On the face of it, $1.7 trillion in “excess” personal savings is a lot of firepower — enough to keep consumer spending buoyant through, and...

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