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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
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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BNPL Boosts PayPal and Block as Installment Plans Weather Inflation
BNPL Boosts PayPal and Block as Installment Plans Weather Inflation
November 04, 2022  |  Retail

As retailers scramble to capture every holiday dollar they can with aggressive markdowns and sales, paying for those purchases continues to see buy now, pay...

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The Many Faces of Fraud Haunt a Beset Holiday Selling Season
The Many Faces of Fraud Haunt a Beset Holiday Selling Season
November 03, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

To borrow from an old holiday chestnut, ‘tis the season for financial scams and cheaters, as the wicked work of fraudsters gets an added bump...

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Peloton Says ‘Fitness as a Service’ and Amazon Retail Partnership Growing Fast
Peloton Says ‘Fitness as a Service’ and Amazon Retail Partnership Growing Fast
November 03, 2022  |  Retail

On a day when investors’ double-digit disappointment over Peloton’s earnings and guidance scream for attention, it can be hard to hear the soft-spoken insights of...

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Amazon Leans on Perks as Walmart Pushes Value in Bid to Boost Membership
Amazon Leans on Perks as Walmart Pushes Value in Bid to Boost Membership
November 02, 2022  |  Retail

Leveraging the deep engagement of streaming entertainment to make their core commerce platforms stickier, Amazon Prime and Walmart+ are taking different routes to the same...

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Airbnb Says Travelers Want Real Experiences but New Hosts Need Extra Income
Airbnb Says Travelers Want Real Experiences but New Hosts Need Extra Income
November 02, 2022  |  Travel Payments

The world’s largest homesharing platform says economic concerns and conditions are fueling growth in both travelers and hosts, albeit for different reasons. Speaking to investors...

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