Consumer Spending

When Economies Sour, The Hedgers Stand Tall
When Economies Sour, The Hedgers Stand Tall
September 18, 2018  |  Economy

Silver linings. Blessings in disguise. Opportunities are knocking. Pick a favorite cliché — it’s OK — and feel free to apply it to this current phase...

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Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
September 14, 2018  |  Retail

A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local...

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American Eagle’s Evolving Path Forward
American Eagle’s Evolving Path Forward
September 04, 2018  |  Retail

According to the old aphorism, a rising tide lifts all boats. Depending on context, that old chestnut of wisdom can be quite controversial, as is the...

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India’s eCommerce Market Expected to Hit $150B By 2022
India’s eCommerce Market Expected to Hit $150B By 2022
September 04, 2018  |  eCommerce

A new report says that India’s e-commerce market could hit $150 billion by 2022 due to rising incomes and a boost in Internet users. The...

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Alipay In-Store Overseas Transactions Beat Summer 2017 By Factor Of 2.6
Alipay In-Store Overseas Transactions Beat Summer 2017 By Factor Of 2.6
September 04, 2018  |  Mobile Payments

Alipay has revealed that it had a pretty good summer, with consumer spending surging over the last two months. “China is just back from a...

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Driving, Grilling And Surfing (For Deals) — Labor Day Weekend’s On
Driving, Grilling And Surfing (For Deals) — Labor Day Weekend’s On
September 01, 2018  |  Retail

The unofficial end of summer is upon us. But before everyone can contentedly begin sipping their pumpkin spice latte and start Christmas shopping without embarrassment,...

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US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
August 30, 2018  |  Economy

U.S. economic growth in the second quarter had its strongest performance in nearly four years, but there are signs that momentum is slowing down a...

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Retail Chains Enjoy Brighter Prospects In Q2
Retail Chains Enjoy Brighter Prospects In Q2
August 28, 2018  |  Earnings

Conventional wisdom insists that malls and other brick-and-mortar merchants are a doomed species of retail, given the increasing dominance of Amazon and the growing tendencies...

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Retail Chains Find New Ways To Fight
Retail Chains Find New Ways To Fight
August 27, 2018  |  Retail

It’s a good time to be a retail chain. Yeah, really. The second quarter earnings season has brought a flow of positive financial news from...

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