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Published September 30, 2022
Commercial Commercial Insights
The Fall 2022 Beyond The Trends Report focuses on the Retail industry and small business strategies. Key points include: 1) Lenders tightening credit criteria, affecting small business loan availability. 2) With declining consumer demand, businesses must prioritize repayments, and lenders need to plan for delinquent accounts. 3) Retailers can attract consumers during the 2022 holiday season by providing personalized experiences, utilizing social media, and optimizing their online presence. Subscribe to this quarterly Report here or follow our full suite of quarterly insights on our Commercial Insights Hub.
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