Cyclical consumer goods and services (trbc) articles
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Upcoming consumer goods expo to go island-wide, featuring improved tourist services
The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo, scheduled for April 13-18 in south China's tropical island province of Hainan,...
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Inflation: How much prices for important goods and services have risen under Biden
Prices are up nearly 19% across the board since President Joe Biden entered office, meaning households are suffering sticker shock even if the inflation rate has moderated in recent months. Inflation, as tracked by the consumer price index, rose to 3.5% for the year ending in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Overall, […]
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Allowing consumers who purchased goods online to return them to retail stores can be a win-win
Many consumers who shop online prefer to return items to brick-and-mortar stores rather than mail them back. In a new study, researchers assessed a new practice called return partnership, in which online retailers partner with retailers with physical stores to offer offline returns. They conclude that this arrangement can benefit both online and store retailers, though businesses should be careful to choose the right partners.