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Tinubu appoints LASU VC's husband as CEO of Consumer Protection Commission

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Olatunji Bello is a lawyer, administrator, journalist, and former secretary to the Lagos State government.

Most US Consumers Would Pay a Fee to Get Instant Refunds and Rebates

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Overpayment disbursements — rebates, rewards, refunds, etc. — may not come to mind when considering a consumers’ overall cash flow, but, when these overpayments are issued, consumers want them quickly. Only about 71% of consumers receive…

Tinubu Appoints Tunji Bello as Federal Consumer Protection Commission CEO/EVC

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Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Apple faces £30bn fine over its app store policies after Brussels found the tech giant unfairly blocked developers from steering consumers to alternative payment methods

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The European Commission said its initial findings suggest Apple is in breach of the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a new law which looks to rein in the dominance of big US tech.

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Walmart Doubles Down on Deal Days as Consumers Seek Sales Events

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Walmart is following up its just-finished summer savings event with another one weeks later, as the retailer looks to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day to capture consumers’ increased demand for seasonal sales. Walmart announced Monday (June…

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Tinubu names ex-Lagos commissioner Olatunji Bello head of consumer protection commission

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, subject to Senate confirmation. This was contained in a…

Consumers Use Credit to Buy Essentials and Spend More, Data Shows

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Although consumer spending dipped slightly last month, not all spending choices are created equally. While some consumers curtail spending by choice, others do it entirely out of necessity. Distinctions in spending habits become clearer…

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How Tech, Fast Food, and Social Media Respond to Consumer Trends

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In the latest episode of Computer AF, hosts John Boitnott and Anne Ahola Ward dove into topics ranging from Apple Vision Pro and Nvidia to McDonald’s $5 meal deal. So buckle up and prepare to dive into these topics. Oh, and if you want…

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Share of US Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck Hits Two-Year High

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Despite a robust economy, a significant portion of American consumers are grappling with financial challenges that affect their shopping habits in profound ways, and to win their spending, merchants must understand these shoppers’ needs…

Eltura Enters into a $1.2 Billion Forward Flow in a Second Year Transaction to Purchase Consumer Installment Loans Originated on Upstart's Platform

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Eltura renews its commitment as a co-investor in a forward flow program with Upstart to purchase consumer loans following the purchase of more than $1.2 billion of loans in the first year of the program.

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Matt Rogers, Nest and Mill co-founder, talks mastering consumer tech at Disrupt 2024

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Consumer technology is hard, but few people have mastered it as well as Matt Rogers, co-founder of Nest and now Mill, his new startup that promises to turn your table scraps into planet-saving treasure. Mill burst out of the gate last year…

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More Advertisers & Programmers Are Targeting LGBTQ+ Consumers

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Two recent surveys on the LGBTQ+ community highlight the importance of advertisers and content providers with including them in mesaging and programming.

Australian Dollar Calm Ahead of Consumer Confidence

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The Australian dollar has started the week quietly. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6648 early in the North American session, up 0.11% on the day. Australia releases Westpac Consumer Sentiment early on Tuesday. Consumer confidence has been weak…

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Consumer court directs Indian Railway to pay over ₹1 lakh to passenger who lost his bag

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Consumer court directs Indian Railway to pay over ₹1 lakh to passenger who lost his bag

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Consumer Data Privacy Threatened by Senators Durbin and Marshall

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Congress should reject the Durbin-Marshall bill and focus on protecting the personal data of all Americans.

Product Ventures Expands Leadership Team with Kari Mannina as Senior Managing Director and Jane Snyder as VP of Consumer Insights

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Kari Mannina has been named Senior Managing Director and Senior Level Sales Executive for Connecticut based Product Ventures, a renowned packaging innovation firm acquired earlier this month by Sean Bisceglia and investors. CHICAGO, June…

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 6% Dividend Yields

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.