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Holiday Debt Rises Despite Decrease from 2022
A LendingTree survey reveals that 36% of American consumers incurred holiday debt averaging \$1,181 this season, exceeding 2023 but below 2022 levels; higher inflation and unexpected debt impacted consumers, particularly parents, millennials, and those earning \$30,000-\$49,999.
Holiday Debt Rises Despite Decrease from 2022
A LendingTree survey reveals that 36% of American consumers incurred holiday debt averaging \$1,181 this season, exceeding 2023 but below 2022 levels; higher inflation and unexpected debt impacted consumers, particularly parents, millennials, and those earning \$30,000-\$49,999.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
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40% Bias Score
Boxing Day 2024: High Street Suffers Significant Footfall Drop
UK high street footfall on Boxing Day 2024 decreased by 10.2%, and shopping centres saw a 13.9% drop compared to 2023, highlighting the continued dominance of online shopping and the impact of rising costs and "promotion fatigue".
Boxing Day 2024: High Street Suffers Significant Footfall Drop
UK high street footfall on Boxing Day 2024 decreased by 10.2%, and shopping centres saw a 13.9% drop compared to 2023, highlighting the continued dominance of online shopping and the impact of rising costs and "promotion fatigue".
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56% Bias Score
UK Boxing Day Footfall Down 8.9% Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior
UK Boxing Day retail footfall decreased by 8.9% compared to 2023, with high streets experiencing the steepest decline at 10.9%, attributed to the cost of living crisis and a shift towards online shopping, despite an overall expected spending of £3.7 billion.
UK Boxing Day Footfall Down 8.9% Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior
UK Boxing Day retail footfall decreased by 8.9% compared to 2023, with high streets experiencing the steepest decline at 10.9%, attributed to the cost of living crisis and a shift towards online shopping, despite an overall expected spending of £3.7 billion.
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32% Bias Score
Christmas Spending Surge to Influence RBA Interest Rate Decision
Projected \$3.7bn Christmas and Boxing Day spending surge in Australia may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) February interest rate decision, as the central bank weighs economic growth against inflation risks, amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund against pre-election spen...
Christmas Spending Surge to Influence RBA Interest Rate Decision
Projected \$3.7bn Christmas and Boxing Day spending surge in Australia may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) February interest rate decision, as the central bank weighs economic growth against inflation risks, amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund against pre-election spen...
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36% Bias Score
Container Store Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Retail Downturn
The Container Store, facing $230 million in debt and weak sales, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, aiming to restructure and continue operations while navigating a challenging retail environment marked by high interest rates and increased competition.
Container Store Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Retail Downturn
The Container Store, facing $230 million in debt and weak sales, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, aiming to restructure and continue operations while navigating a challenging retail environment marked by high interest rates and increased competition.
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40% Bias Score
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
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20% Bias Score
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
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36% Bias Score
Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability
American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...
Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability
American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...
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32% Bias Score
Disappointing Christmas Sales in Germany Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Germany's Christmas retail sales fell short of the projected \u20ac121 billion due to global political instability and economic uncertainty impacting consumer confidence, resulting in decreased spending, although the post-Christmas sales period offers some relief.
Disappointing Christmas Sales in Germany Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Germany's Christmas retail sales fell short of the projected \u20ac121 billion due to global political instability and economic uncertainty impacting consumer confidence, resulting in decreased spending, although the post-Christmas sales period offers some relief.
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48% Bias Score
Container Store Files for Bankruptcy Amid Retail Downturn
The Container Store, facing $230 million in debt and declining sales, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday; the company plans to restructure and remain operational during a 35-day process, receiving $40 million in new financing.
Container Store Files for Bankruptcy Amid Retail Downturn
The Container Store, facing $230 million in debt and declining sales, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday; the company plans to restructure and remain operational during a 35-day process, receiving $40 million in new financing.
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40% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Christmas Sales Slightly Below 2021 Levels
Christmas sales in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2022 were slightly below the previous year, with over two-thirds of businesses dissatisfied due to factors like economic uncertainty, the rise of e-commerce and a shift towards smaller, more personalized gifts. The retail association estimates a final turno...
Rhineland-Palatinate Christmas Sales Slightly Below 2021 Levels
Christmas sales in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2022 were slightly below the previous year, with over two-thirds of businesses dissatisfied due to factors like economic uncertainty, the rise of e-commerce and a shift towards smaller, more personalized gifts. The retail association estimates a final turno...
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56% Bias Score
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