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“Payhawk, a $1 billion corporate card startup, plans M&A shopping spree after 86% sales growth”

“AMSTERDAM — Corporate payments startup Payhawk told CNBC it is planning mergers and acquisitions to grow its footprint in the corporate spend management world and take on big players like SAP. Bulgarian-founded Payhawk said it is looking to acquire a company or companies at… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Robust holiday shopping sends economy soaring into 2024”

“…On Tuesday, fresh retail sales data from Mastercard showed that consumers spent big on gifts, meals and apparel in November and December despite inflation’s lingering bite. Add on strong consumer confidence, and the S&P 500’s approaching an all-time high, and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“One-Percenters Keep Shopping at the Dollar Store”

“…High-earners joined the rest of the country in flooding discount retailers such as Dollar General, Aldi grocery store and Five Below as prices for food and staples rose. Now, with inflation at half its peak, they aren’t letting up. InMarket, which tracks retailer foot… Continue Reading…

Economy

“2 in 5 Americans say inflation will change their holiday shopping habits this year…”

“…According to a recent survey conducted by Bankrate, two out of five (40%) survey respondents said inflation will change the way they shop for the holidays this year. Recent results from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index Summary also showed… Continue Reading…

Economy

“More Signs Emerge That Inflation Is Altering Shopping Habits”

“A day after Walmart warned investors that its profit would shrink as rising prices forced shoppers to make fewer purchases at its stores, Unilever, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s, three other consumer-facing giants, reinforced the message, to different degrees, providing a window into how companies are navigating this… Continue Reading…