How Cautionary Spending Is Fueling Gift Card Purchases

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Jun 30, 202630:12Business

Consumers may be spending more cautiously, but they’re not spending less strategically. As inflation, rising debt, and economic uncertainty continue to pressure household budgets, shoppers are becoming intentional about...

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