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Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
October 26, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon’s third quarter results showed a rebound in online sales, with a 7% growth rate doubled by the 14% gain in subscription-related revenues. Earnings materials...

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Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation’s steady at the moment, on its way to ticking up … and credit’s tougher to come by. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s...

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Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

While other brands are seeing the benefits of retailer partnerships, Levi’s has entirely different POV. In fact, it’s leading Levi’s to place major bets on its direct-to-consumer...

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Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants
Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants
August 27, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Some of the world’s biggest food companies are reportedly interested in buying Hostess Brands. The Twinkies-maker is considering a sale after hearing takeover interest from companies...

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Americans Get Creative in Stretching Food Budgets Amid Inflation
Americans Get Creative in Stretching Food Budgets Amid Inflation
July 13, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Americans are becoming increasingly creative in their efforts to stretch their budget. Many are also responding to inflation by just going without, Bloomberg reported Thursday (July...

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Unfriendly Skies Mean More Consumers Hit the Road for Vacation
Unfriendly Skies Mean More Consumers Hit the Road for Vacation
July 04, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Summer is heating up, and consumers across the country are seeking much-needed getaways after battling the year’s inflationary headwinds. The trend is illustrated in PYMNTS’ May...

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BOPIS and Wearables Now Permanent Part of Consumer Everyday Routine
BOPIS and Wearables Now Permanent Part of Consumer Everyday Routine
June 29, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Although the emergency has been officially over since May, these habits persist.  Before the pandemic hit and lockdowns swept the globe, certain consumer preferences that...

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Consumer Sentiment May Be Up, But It’s Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Consumer Sentiment May Be Up, But It’s Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
June 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

One data point does not a trend make. And when it comes to consumer sentiment, you’d be remiss in thinking that things are — over...

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FedEx: Consumers Shifting Spending From eCommerce to Entertainment and Services
FedEx: Consumers Shifting Spending From eCommerce to Entertainment and Services
June 20, 2023  |  Delivery

FedEx has seen consumers shift their spending from eCommerce to entertainment and services. The company said this Tuesday (June 20) while reporting another decline in package...

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