Tipflation

FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
August 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The Biden administration’s anti-junk-fee campaign is targeting the restaurant sector. But as CNBC reported Sunday (Aug. 25), restaurateurs are trying to avoid this fight. The...

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Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
June 26, 2024  |  Economy

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and...

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Consumers Are Fed Up With Tipping and Take to Social Media to Prove It
Consumers Are Fed Up With Tipping and Take to Social Media to Prove It
June 03, 2024  |  Economy

Social media offers a running commentary on consumer sentiment and serves as a barometer of backlash. It may be the case that tiplflation is pushing...

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Nearly 35% of Hotel Guests Prompted to Tip Amid Shifting Gratuity Norms
Nearly 35% of Hotel Guests Prompted to Tip Amid Shifting Gratuity Norms
November 10, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

Inflation has emerged as a significant force in the economy, impacting consumers’ purchasing power and influencing various aspects of their daily interactions. One area where...

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