Despite APRs that can top 30%, some shoppers still like retail credit cards over buy now, pay later plans – CNBC
Philadendron | Eplus | Getty Images High interest rates don't deter many shoppers from using store credit cards. According to one study, when asked to choose between a store card and a buy now, pay later plan, 58% of shoppers surveyed preferred store cards. new Report by LendingTree. The remaining 42% chose BNPL loans. The […]
Retail theft surges 93% since before COVID-19 pandemic
The average number of shoplifting incidents in 2023 increased by 93% compared to pre-pandemic levels, and financial losses for retailers increased by 90%, according to the nation's largest retail trade association. The National Retail Federation (NRF) highlights the seriousness of this problem in its 2024 Retail Theft and Violence Impact study. For example, despite retailers' […]
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US retail sales boosted by autos – ForexLive
market: Gold falls $9 to $2,643 US 10-year bond yield flat at 4.39% WTI crude oil, down 55 cents to $70.16 S&P500 fell 0.4% DJIA falls for 9th straight day, worst consecutive decline since 1978 Japanese yen leads, Australian dollar lags It has been difficult to determine what is behind the various movements in the […]
Walmart tests body cameras for store employees as retail crime surges
Walmart employees have begun wearing body cameras amid growing concerns about crime and shoplifting. The Arkansas-based retail giant recently launched a pilot test across multiple Dallas-area stores to address an alarming increase in unruly customer conflicts, the initiative said. A person familiar with the matter told The Post. “While we do not provide specifics on […]
US stock futures mostly lower; Fed meeting, retail sales in focus – Investing.com
Investing.com — U.S. stock indexes on Tuesday edged futures as investors remained cautious, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates this week but signal a slower pace of easing. The majority fell. As of 6:15 a.m. ET (11:15 p.m. Japan time), it was down 110 points, or 0.3%. It fell by 10 points […]
Report: HSBC to Scale Back Retail Banking in Mexico, Malaysia and Indonesia – PYMNTS.com
HSBC It is reported that the bank is considering downsizing its retail banking operations in Mexico, Malaysia and Indonesia. and some other countries. The bank is considering focusing only on wealthy customers in these markets to cut costs and focus on its core markets. it is UK and Hong Kong, Financial Times (FT) reported Thursday […]
Black Friday spending in US retail stores muted compared to online purchases
Online Black Friday spending rose this year, in contrast to more robust growth, as bargain-hungry Americans avoided stores and bought cellphones and laptops, according to data from Mastercard and other data providers. , Black Friday spending at U.S. retailers slowed. Preliminary estimates from payment processing company MasterCard show that sales at brick-and-mortar stores rose just […]
UK retail footfall dips again as Storm Bert and later Black Friday hit sales | Retail industry
The number of shoppers going out in the UK in November fell for the second consecutive month as late Black Friday discounts, Stormbart and weak consumer confidence led to weaker sales. Latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic shows shopping centers were the worst hit, but visitor numbers to high streets and […]
Massive organized retail theft operation in Queens busted
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The largest organized retail theft case in Queens history has been busted and millions of dollars in seized stolen goods recovered. Prosecutors said the thieves were targeting cosmetics, beauty products, branded clothing and accessories. Five people have been arrested, including the couple. Prosecutors say some of the merchandise was stolen from […]
Retail sales slide in Great Britain amid pre-budget uncertainty | Retail industry
UK retail sales fell for the first time in three months in October as consumers cut back on spending ahead of Labor's first budget in 14 years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that October sales fell 0.7% on the previous month, and revised down September's growth rate from 0.3% to just 0.1%. Clothing […]