Consumer Spending

The Whole Paycheck Tracker: The Race For One-Day Shipping Dominance
The Whole Paycheck Tracker: The Race For One-Day Shipping Dominance
May 17, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

When Amazon announced about two weeks ago that Prime’s free two-day shipping was about to become Prime’s one-day shipping, it certainly got the world’s attention. The...

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US Credit Card Rates Hit All-Time High
US Credit Card Rates Hit All-Time High
May 17, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

Americans are now paying the highest level ever on credit card interest rates — and that could have a negative impact on consumer spending and...

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Amex Updates Blue Cash Card To Reflect Millennials’ Spending
Amex Updates Blue Cash Card To Reflect Millennials’ Spending
May 02, 2019  |  Loyalty & Rewards

In a sign of the times, American Express is increasing the rewards on its Blue Cash Preferred Card, announcing 6 percent cash back on U.S....

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Retail Sales Mark Comeback, Rising 1.6 Pct In March   
Retail Sales Mark Comeback, Rising 1.6 Pct In March  
April 18, 2019  |  Retail

Spring has sprung, as March marched to the best showing of monthly retail sales data in a year and a half. In terms of headline...

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Whole Paycheck Tracker: Accelerating Automation To Capture Consumer Spend
Whole Paycheck Tracker: Accelerating Automation To Capture Consumer Spend
April 12, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

The race for the consumer’s whole paycheck sped up this week, and Amazon and Walmart were eagerly rolling out acquisitions, upgrades and the odd bits of shade-throwing as...

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Whole Paycheck Tracker: New Paths To Capturing Consumer Spend Edition
Whole Paycheck Tracker: New Paths To Capturing Consumer Spend Edition
April 05, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

The world of retail was a simpler place in the year 1900. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) “100 Years of U.S. Consumer Spending,” the...

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Survey: Americans Optimistic, Yet Anxious, About Savings
Survey: Americans Optimistic, Yet Anxious, About Savings
April 01, 2019  |  Economy

A new survey by CNBC showed that Americans are feeling optimistic about their ability to save for the future, but are also still anxious about...

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The Amazon/Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: March Madness Edition
The Amazon/Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: March Madness Edition
March 29, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

As this goes to press (so to speak), the annual NCAA March Madness tournament is rounding off the Sweet-16 round. There’s been plenty to watch...

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The Amazon/Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker:  The Siren Song of Enhanced Efficiency
The Amazon/Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: The Siren Song of Enhanced Efficiency
March 22, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

Shopping in the early 20th century was not a terribly efficient experience for the consumer. Buying meat was one market, seafood another, produce yet another...

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