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Card spending rises in Q2 on improved consumer sentiment: data
Yonhap News Agency
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July 30, 2025
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Total card spending in South Korea rose from a year earlier in the second quarter on improved consumer sentiment amid expectations for the government's economic stimulus measures, industry data showed Wednesday. Holders...
Consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs
The Journal - Minnesota
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WASHINGTON — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy improved this month, but Americans remain concerned about the impact of tariffs on their economic futures. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose two points to...
Consumer services trends 2025: Statistics, data analysed by FindMy
ITWeb
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July 30, 2025
South Africans want trusted services fast. (Image: FindMy) 2025 is all about speed, trust and a price tag you can stomach. FindMy’s search logs say consumer service queries jumped 162% over the past year, and five categories are hogging the...
Today’s daily horoscope for July 30, 2025: Simplify your life
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 30, 2025
A look at today’s free daily horoscope readings for Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Happy Birthday: A passionate voice will attract more attention and sympathy for whatever cause concerns you. Stick to the facts or expect to answer to those who question...
Product Of The Week: Dr. Barbara Sturm Ceramide Drops
Essence
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July 29, 2025
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that...
Retail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive
The New Zealand Herald
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July 30, 2025
After the revelations Police Commissioner Richard Chambers canned the directive, which he called “confusing and unhelpful” following significant backlash. Today, police released a series of documents to RNZ under the Official Information Act....
Today's letters: Why those pylons are piled on the roads
Ottawa Citizen
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July 30, 2025
So Trump’s comment, “I think Canada could be one where they just pay tariffs,” reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of this critical point. It is U.S. importers and consumers who pay tariffs. Canada is then affected because higher U.S. prices...
Retail Takeover: Are Celebrity Food Brands the Next Big Thing After Spirits and Wine?
Food & Beverage Magazine - Nevada
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July 30, 2025
When George Clooney and Rande Gerber sold their tequila brand Casamigos to Diageo for a staggering $1 billion in 2017, the celebrity spirits game changed forever. That watershed moment triggered a gold rush of stars eager to attach their names to...
Consumer brands set to surpass luxury for first time since 2010
Apparel Resources
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July 30, 2025
Image Courtesy: Saks Following almost a decade and a half of luxury domination, 2025 is paving the way for a probable shift in the global fashion industry. Fresh insights from Retviews, Lectra’s artificial intelligence-powered market intelligence...
Today's Quordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Lifehacker - Massachusetts
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July 30, 2025
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re looking for the Quordle answer for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Beware, there are spoilers below for July 30,...
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Lifehacker - Massachusetts
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July 30, 2025
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “You’ve got that right.” For an easy way to come back to our Strands...
LAUNCH OF LABEL INSPECTION AT PPMA TOTAL 2025
Process & Control Today
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30/07/2025 Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd At PPMA 2025, inspection equipment specialist Fortress Technology debuts a fully automated top and bottom label inspection solution, ensuring complete compliance with retailer food safety and labelling...
Retail replaces 'smart money' as Wall Street rocket fuel: McGeever
Zawya
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(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) ORLANDO, Florida - Retail investors are often late to Wall Street parties, only catching the rally once it's established and "smart money" is looking for the exit. But...
Retail rugged devices call for security that runs beyond their tough exteriors
RetailBiz
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July 30, 2025
Rugged devices often captivate us with feats of durability, withstanding crushing impacts, sudden spills, and constant handling on crowded sales floors. Yet, their true test unfolds beneath those hardened shells, where digital code meets a world...
Launch to extend EP-related well water sampling is near
Morning Journal - Ohio
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LISBON — The program to extend well water sampling related to the East Palestine train disaster outside the established priority zones may launch in September, Columbiana County Port Authority Assistant Executive Director Brittany Smith said. At...
Oh!Some to launch first store in Thailand
Inside Retail Asia
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July 30, 2025
Lifestyle brand Oh!Some is set to open its first store in Thailand, continuing its regional expansion following a recent launch in Ho Chi Minh City. The new outlet is located at Samyan Mitrtown in central Bangkok. It features an “ice and snow...
Major company to hike prices on 1 in 4 products amid Trump’s tariffs
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 29, 2025
Consumer product giant Procter & Gamble announced on Tuesday that it would raise the prices of around 25% of its products, in part due to higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The increased prices from the Cincinnati-based maker —...
Danish Reddy: Bridging Data Engineering and Business Strategy to Shape the Future of AI in Retail
The Good Men Project - California
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July 30, 2025
— As the boundaries between retail and financial services continue to blur, data engineering has become a foundational force behind innovation in retail finance. From payment systems and returns processing to embedded financial services and...
How to Use Customer Segmentation to Tailor Your Marketing Messages
The Good Men Project - California
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July 30, 2025
— Customer segmentation is an influential tool which allows companies to separate their customers into different groups having common features. Knowing about these segments, companies will be able to develop focus in their marketing messages to...
Today’s daily horoscope: Terry Crews, positive energy brings positive change (07/30/25)
MLive - Michigan
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July 30, 2025
THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY BY EUGENIA LAST CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 56; Terry Crews, 57; Lisa Kudrow, 62; Laurence Fishburne, 64. Happy Birthday: A passionate voice will attract more attention and sympathy for whatever cause...