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Survey: US Consumers Bargain Hunting, Not Hoarding Now

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When the coronavirus pandemic struck the nation two months ago, panicked customers stockpiled paper goods, shelf-stable foods and other essentials as states shut down. Sales of store brands, so-called private labels, which are priced lower than national brands, have surged during the pandemic. But that’s all changed.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Ant Eyes Credit Unit Overhaul; FCA Releases Pandemic Resiliency Survey Data

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China’s Ant Group is considering the formation of a new consumer loan division that would let it continue to provide loans across the nation while adhering to new Chinese banking rules. The company intends to harness the infusion for outreach to more small companies throughout the nation, among other purposes.

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Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items

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Mintel surveyed 1,700 shoppers online last year and discovered a fifth of consumers agreed that “experience gifts” were better than tangible products. The Mintel survey indicated the lion’s share of respondents who identified themselves as millennials or Generation Z preferred experiences over gifts.

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Banks can take cues from challengers on digital customer acquisition: Gartner

Bank Innovation

Gartner’s Digital IQ Index for 2019 surveyed 80 banking and financial brands, including national banks, regional banks, online banks and fintech startups. It examined 1,200 data […].

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Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items

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Mintel surveyed 1,700 shoppers online last year and discovered a fifth of consumers agreed that “experience gifts” were better than tangible products. The Mintel survey indicated the lion’s share of respondents who identified themselves as millennials or Generation Z preferred experiences over gifts.

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From BT To Gucci, Big Brands Add Support For Vendor Cash Flow

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With delayed and late B2B payment terms continuing to raise concerns throughout supply chains around the world, some of the biggest brands have taken measures to support the cash flow of their vendors. Not all companies are taking the same tactic, however.

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Using Communication To Make Your Brand Unforgettable in 2018

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This makes for a strong brand image that’ll remain on their minds. Your brand should exist everywhere your audience does and engage them wherever they’re comfortable. For example, well-known companies like Zappos and Amazon have a unique voice through which they deliver their brand message.

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