As consumers look for ways to make ends meet, many of those who do not have a financial safety net are forced to carry their credit card balances over to future bills. By the Numbers “The Credit Card Use Deep Dive Edition” of the PYMNTS…
The Circular Economy Bill will give local Councils and the Scottish Government the powers they need to transform our economy and tackle throwaway culture.
Prosper Africa is proud to announce the United States – Africa Trade Desk (USATD)’s first $56M trade deal for 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes to the U.S. The U.S.-Africa Trade Desk is a joint venture…
The Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Reports sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urging it to require banks to search for less discriminatory models. Later the same day, the CFPB issued a report saying it's…
While the Tesla Model Y was listed by Consumer Reports (CR) as one of its Best Cars of 2024, the organization does not seem to hold the same sentiments for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. This was highlighted in CR’s used cars to avoid…
Challenges in the retail environment and the pharmacy industry have led Walgreens Boots Alliance to consider closing as many as 25% of its U.S. retail stores. These Walgreens stores do not contribute to the firm’s adjusted operating income…
A recent survey from the Consumer Finance Institute (CFI) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found more consumers saying they are concerned about making ends meet. In the April survey, 36.8 percent of consumers said they were…
The third estimate of how gross domestic product (GDP) fared in the first quarter showed — at least in the headline number — there was a slight boost from previous estimates. The Bureau of Economic Analysis’ final reading noted that first…
“There’s before 2024, and after 2024”. That’s the main message from Brazil’s first ever Gamescom, Gamescom Latam. The traditionally German show teamed up with BIG – a storied, local festival in Brazil – to really show off what Brazil can…
US economy grew 1.4% in Q1 2024, slower than Q4 2023 due to reduced consumer spending, exports, and gov. spending. Inflation rose slightly, and layoffs may lead to higher unemployment in June. Fed may cut rates later this year. Stock…
Uber is inviting consumers to give up their personal car for five weeks and adopt a “car-light lifestyle.” The ride-hailing company will select up to 175 people in seven cities across the United States and Canada to participate in its One…
New Hampshire is suing social media video service TikTok Inc. for allegedly violating the state’s consumer protection act, Attorney General John M. Formella announced. The state’s complaint against TikTok filed in Superior Court in…
Walgreens is planning potentially sweeping store closures as it faces what its CEO called a “challenging” environment for pharmacies and U.S. consumers.