Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending, Household Income Drop In February
Consumer Spending, Household Income Drop In February
March 26, 2021  |  Economy

Household income dropped 7.1 percent and consumer spending declined 1 percent in February as winter weather gripped most of the nation and January’s stimulus boost...

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Whole Paycheck: Amazon And Walmart Face A Labor And Delivery Problem
Whole Paycheck: Amazon And Walmart Face A Labor And Delivery Problem
March 26, 2021  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

Just weeks after the nation’s two largest retailers each closed the books on record annual results and had begun to square off on new market-share...

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Applebee’s Gets ‘Incredible Bump’ From Stimulus Spend
Applebee’s Gets ‘Incredible Bump’ From Stimulus Spend
March 25, 2021  |  Economy

At Applebee’s, there could be hope on the horizon amid the pandemic as sales increase, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Stimulus-Fueled Crypto Surge Fails To Materialize
Stimulus-Fueled Crypto Surge Fails To Materialize
March 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

So far, the new $1,400 stimulus checks from the President Joe Biden administration haven’t seemed to be used for bitcoin purchases as much as cryptocurrency...

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Easter Spending Expected To Soar This Year Amid Vaccines, Stimulus
Easter Spending Expected To Soar This Year Amid Vaccines, Stimulus
March 24, 2021  |  Retail

Easter spending is expected to be higher than usual this year, as a report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) finds consumers plan to spend...

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How COVID-19 Has Changed Grocery Habits, By The Numbers
How COVID-19 Has Changed Grocery Habits, By The Numbers
March 23, 2021  |  Retail

It’s no great surprise that, given consumers’ stay-at-home lifestyles during the pandemic, avoiding contact wherever possible, many have sought out remote alternatives for their pre-COVID...

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Restaurant, Travel, Self-Improvement Spending Fuels Economic Recovery
Restaurant, Travel, Self-Improvement Spending Fuels Economic Recovery
March 19, 2021  |  Economy

Have you eaten in a restaurant recently? Booked a hotel room? Treated yourself to a spa day? If so, you’re helping to jump-start the U.S....

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Whole Paycheck: Amazon Widens 3-Year Lead In Apparel; Walmart Designs A Fashionable Future
Whole Paycheck: Amazon Widens 3-Year Lead In Apparel; Walmart Designs A Fashionable Future
March 19, 2021  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

In this week’s Whole Paycheck report, just days after reports surfaced that Amazon was upping its grocery game to try to chip away at Walmart’s...

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Today In Retail: DICK’S Sporting Goods Unveils Athletic Brand; Flowspace Lands $31 Million Investment
Today In Retail: DICK’S Sporting Goods Unveils Athletic Brand; Flowspace Lands $31 Million Investment
March 16, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, DICK’S Sporting Goods has launched its VRST athletic apparel brand, while Flowspace has raised $31 million in new funding. Plus,...

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