Economics
Dunkin' is revamping its rewards system and the new one looks a lot like Starbucks'
Dunkin's rewards will personalize benefits and reward customers who visit the most frequently.
Biden Proposal Could Lead to Employee Status for Gig Workers
A proposed rule, long awaited by labor activists, would make it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors.
Federal Officials Trade Stock in Companies Their Agencies Oversee
Hidden records show thousands of senior executive branch employees owned shares of companies whose fates were directly affected by their employers’ actions, a Wall Street Journal investigation found.
OPEC moves to keep oil prices high by cutting output by 2 million barrels, in a move that Biden calls 'unnecessary'
The decision risks adding another shock to a global economy that is already battling inflation driven by high energy costs.
The US dollar hits its strongest level in decades, creating a win-lose situation for global markets - Robinhood Snacks
Great to be a greenback… When you exchange US dollars for euros, you’re going to get a lot more bang for your buck — literally. The USD is the...
Regulators announce plans to crack down on BNPL giants, threatening their path to profits - Robinhood Snacks
“Buy now” is the easy part… It’s the “pay later” that gets tricky. Buy now, pay later companies help you sport that $400 Aritzia coat now and...
Why does every fitness influencer suddenly hate seed oils?
There’s an industry riding the anti-industrial trend.
Column: U.S. manufacturing growth stalls amid glut of inventories
U.S. manufacturing activity appears to be peaking as businesses struggle to digest excess inventories all along the supply chain, which will likely weigh on the economy over the next six months.
OPEC+ to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day to shore up prices, defying U.S. pressure
Oil prices have fallen to roughly $80 a barrel from more than $120 in early June amid growing fears about the prospect of a global economic recession.
House Prices: 7 Years in Purgatory
10%+ Nominal Price Declines Now Seem Likely
Power-hungry Europe is leaving developing countries starving for electricity
Bangladesh's massive blackout was the most recent example of the consequences of Europe's mad dash for gas
Americans think California and Florida-style stimulus checks and Biden's student-debt relief make inflation worse — but they want them anyway
Even though they worry government spending is a main cause of inflation, Americans want the stimulus checks that over 15 states have adopted.
Michigan gas prices are up again. Here is why. | Bridge Michigan
Several factors, from a refinery fire to a cut in oil production, are pushing Michigan’s gas prices above the national average.
Ford’s $1 Billion Inflation Expense Helps Explain Why Car Prices Are Going Up
Making cars was never an easy challenge for auto makers like Ford, GM and Lucid. But right now, supply-chain woes, parts shortages and inflation is making it...
How inflation is shaping consumer spending
Burgers are in, patio decor is out.
Adam Smith's Enlightened World
The Division of Labor and the Diminution of Man - Econlib
The elderly patient presented with difficulty walking. The patient was referred to an orthopedic surgeon, who traced the problem to osteoarthritis in the patient’s hips, knees, and feet. An otolaryngologist saw the patient and diagnosed a malfunction of the inner ear, the organ of balance. A consultant neurologist determined that the patient was suffering from […]
FTC Brings First-Ever Cases Under the BOTS Act
The Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against three ticket brokers based in New York who allegedly used automated software to illegally buy up tens of thousands of tickets for popular
'A public relations nightmare': Ticketmaster recruits pros for secret scalper program | CBC News
Read about what CBC News and the Toronto Star discovered after sending a pair of reporters undercover to a ticket industry convention in Las Vegas that brings together box-office giants and the world's top scalpers in the same room.
John Phipps: Why the Pesticide Shortage Could Alter the Way Farmers Do Business
One of the biggest ag supply chain stories this spring has been pesticides. While my experience is these situations are usually overblown early, the situation could alter the way farmers do business in the years ahead.
Producer Price Index by Industry: Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing: Agricultural and Commercial Pesticides and Chemicals
Producer Price Index by Industry: Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing: Agricultural and Commercial Pesticides and Chemicals
Deloitte: Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Increase 4% to 6%
/PRNewswire/ -- Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 4% and 6% in 2022, according to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast. Overall,...
Subscription Business Revenue Grows 437% Over Nearly a Decade as Consumer Buying Preferences Shift from Ownership to Usership
Zuora today released its bi-annual Subscription Economy Index™, in addition to results from its 2021 End of Ownership report.
About 6 in 10 young adults in U.S. primarily use online streaming to watch TV
The rise of online streaming services such as Netflix and HBO Go has dramatically altered the media habits of Americans, especially young adults.
Why We Sign Up For Gym Memberships But Never Go To The Gym
Gyms take on way more members than they have space for. Here's a look at how they get us to sign up and never show up.
Thinking inside the subscription box: New research on e-commerce consumers
We surveyed thousands of US shoppers to understand subscription e-commerce trends. The findings have implications for start-ups, as well as retailers and consumer brand manufacturers entering the market.
Oversubscribed
Subscription services can provide real benefits in the form of lower transaction costs and great product differentiation, but a lot of people may be irrationally subscribed to too many services.
Subscription Service Statistics and Costs
Subscription Service Statistics and Costs 2022From Netflix to Stitch Fix, subscription services have changed the way consumers get their entertainment, apparel, food, etc. Convenient payment options through recurring monthly charges are one of the driving factors that attract many consumers to use subscription services.
The State of Subscriptions in the United States | SurePayroll
How do Americans view the subscription-based model for businesses and services? We surveyed over 1,000 Americans to find out.