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Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Improvement in August
Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Improvement in August
August 12, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

United States consumers feel better about the economy than they did a month ago, preliminary August data from the closely watched University of Michigan survey...

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That Isn’t ‘Box Fatigue’ — It’s Consumers Shedding Subscriptions That Lack Value
That Isn’t ‘Box Fatigue’ — It’s Consumers Shedding Subscriptions That Lack Value
August 12, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Is inflation causing a “great unsubscribe,” or is it more a case of consumers becoming increasingly selective about their retail subscriptions? The truth is likely...

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Inflation, Credit Pressures Manageable for BNPL Providers Amid Soaring Volumes
Inflation, Credit Pressures Manageable for BNPL Providers Amid Soaring Volumes
August 12, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) took off like a rocket during the pandemic, in an age when interest rates were at historic lows and stimulus...

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Spiking Food Prices, Fertilizer Shortages Put Multinational Businesses at Risk
Spiking Food Prices, Fertilizer Shortages Put Multinational Businesses at Risk
August 11, 2022  |  Economy

Rising global food prices, exacerbated by grain and fertilizer shortages produced by the war in Ukraine, are not only hurting households, but posing risks for...

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Voice of the CFO: Global Challenges Require Big-Picture Thinking, Local Focus
Voice of the CFO: Global Challenges Require Big-Picture Thinking, Local Focus
August 10, 2022  |  CFO

Global companies are facing macro challenges not seen for decades — war in Europe, inflation and labor challenges. Rumors of recession on the horizon and...

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Focus on Outdoor, Athleisure Trends Lifts Wolverine’s Merrell, Saucony Brands
Focus on Outdoor, Athleisure Trends Lifts Wolverine’s Merrell, Saucony Brands
August 10, 2022  |  Retail

In the face of growing economic headwinds, footwear and apparel maker Wolverine Worldwide said its continued focus on meeting strong consumer demand for outdoor and...

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Stressed Consumers Get Some Relief As July Inflation Dips to 8.5%
Stressed Consumers Get Some Relief As July Inflation Dips to 8.5%
August 10, 2022  |  Economy

The government’s closely watched CPI report showed Wednesday (Aug 10) that inflation eased to 8.5% in July, marking a larger than expected dip from the...

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Allbirds’ Omnichannel Evolution From D2C Pure-Play Can’t Happen Fast Enough
Allbirds’ Omnichannel Evolution From D2C Pure-Play Can’t Happen Fast Enough
August 09, 2022  |  Retail

Earnings season in an inflationary climate can be a drag, as brands continue to trim outlooks and reposition for a long fall and winter of...

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Walmart Cuts Jobs at Corporate, Braces for Sales Slowdown
Walmart Cuts Jobs at Corporate, Braces for Sales Slowdown
August 03, 2022  |  Walmart

Walmart has announced plans to cut about 200 corporate jobs at its headquarters and other offices, according to a report Wednesday (Aug. 3) from The...

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