Consumers, Businesses Trim Spending on Phones as Economy Slows
Consumers, Businesses Trim Spending on Phones as Economy Slows
April 20, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumers and businesses are trimming their spending on phones in response to the slowing economy. So said AT&T CEO, President and Director John T. Stankey...

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Several Regional Banks Maintaining Stable Deposits
Several Regional Banks Maintaining Stable Deposits
April 20, 2023  |  Banking

Several regional banks ended the first quarter with stable deposits. Their reports of flat deposits came after a quarter in which the collapses of three...

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Walmart Business+ Takes the Temperature on Healthcare Procurement
Walmart Business+ Takes the Temperature on Healthcare Procurement
April 20, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Business credit card issuers are working with major retailers online and in-store to capture and add value to business spend with flexibility and rewards aligned...

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Mattel to Launch P2P Virtual Collectibles Marketplace
Mattel to Launch P2P Virtual Collectibles Marketplace
April 20, 2023  |  NFTs

Toymaker Mattel is turning its virtual platform into a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace for collectors. The company announced the forthcoming update in a Thursday (April 20)...

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EU Crypto Regulations Pass as Policymakers Claim Advantage Over US
EU Crypto Regulations Pass as Policymakers Claim Advantage Over US
April 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

How do you deal with a problem like crypto? While American regulators and lawmakers quibble over how to properly oversee the infamously tumultuous digital asset...

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Three-Quarters of Consumers Order From Aggregators to Skip Meal Prep
Three-Quarters of Consumers Order From Aggregators to Skip Meal Prep
April 20, 2023  |  Aggregators

Time-crunched consumers use restaurant aggregators, but other brands are promising similar convenience without the cost. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ new, exclusive report “Connected...

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Consumers Spring for Big-Ticket Items When Nice-to-Haves Become Need-to-Haves
Consumers Spring for Big-Ticket Items When Nice-to-Haves Become Need-to-Haves
April 20, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

The sales of expensive everyday items are experiencing somewhat of a reprieve from the consumer slump other retail sectors are facing. At first, it may...

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Buzzfeed and Insider Reportedly Cutting Jobs Amid Advertising Slowdowns
Buzzfeed and Insider Reportedly Cutting Jobs Amid Advertising Slowdowns
April 20, 2023  |  Economy

Two digital media organizations have reportedly made job cuts. Buzzfeed is shutting its news operation and eliminating 180 jobs, while Insider is cutting 10% of...

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Grocers Launch Convenience Store Concepts Despite Challenges in the Space
Grocers Launch Convenience Store Concepts Despite Challenges in the Space
April 20, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, H-E-B adds convenience stores, Giant Eagle revisits mailers and Kroger accepts SNAP. As grocers look to drive up frequency, many are...

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