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US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

The Trade War Will Hit Some Retailers Harder Than Others
The Trade War Will Hit Some Retailers Harder Than Others
June 27, 2018  |  Retail

The theory is that a strong U.S. economy — buttressed by record employment and enthused consumer spending — will mean U.S. business can withstand a...

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Tod’s And Mr. Bags Take Luxury Retail Omnichannel
Tod’s And Mr. Bags Take Luxury Retail Omnichannel
June 27, 2018  |  Retail

Luxury retail has run into a conundrum as digital channels and eCommerce continue to edge out brick-and-mortar shopping venues. Although eCommerce may not be replacing...

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Tech Unicorn To Bring Billions In Japan, Illuminating A Culture Of Thrift
Tech Unicorn To Bring Billions In Japan, Illuminating A Culture Of Thrift
June 18, 2018  |  IPO

One of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) in Japan may herald a sea change across a number of fronts: in payments, how the Japanese...

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Retail Sales Shot Up In May
Retail Sales Shot Up In May
June 14, 2018  |  Retail

Consumer confidence seems to have returned in a big way in May as retail sales soared to their highest level since November 2017, according to...

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How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
June 01, 2018  |  International

Add “social credit” to the list of factors that could influence the Chinese economy — and, perhaps, consumer activity in other parts of the world....

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AmEx Business Survey Finds 30 Percent Of CFOs To Increase T&E Spending
AmEx Business Survey Finds 30 Percent Of CFOs To Increase T&E Spending
May 30, 2018  |  Economy

A new survey shows that finance executives are optimistic about the economy, and as a result expect to spend more on travel & entertainment (T&E)....

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May Sees Slight Dip In Confidence In US Economy
May Sees Slight Dip In Confidence In US Economy
May 25, 2018  |  Economy

When it comes to the U.S. economy, households are feeling a little less confident than has been seen previously. The University of Michigan’s readings posted...

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Amid Trucker Shortage, High Prices Loom
Amid Trucker Shortage, High Prices Loom
May 24, 2018  |  Delivery

Keep on truckin’ — if you can find the drivers. The Washington Post reported that the trucking industry, that linchpin of last-mile deliveries, is facing...

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Data Shows Credit Card Usage On The Rise As Delinquency Rates Climb
Data Shows Credit Card Usage On The Rise As Delinquency Rates Climb
May 08, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

A new report from TransUnion shows that credit card usage continued to rise, as delinquency rates per borrower also increased. The Q1 2018 Industry Insights report...

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