consumer behavior

Millennials Fuel Split-Pay Retail Purchases on Black Friday and Beyond
Millennials Fuel Split-Pay Retail Purchases on Black Friday and Beyond
November 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

As we enter the holiday season, consumers are finding ways to manage their finances. The advent of split payments and other flexible spending programs is...

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Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

Prices are finally coming down at many retailers. Consumers still may not feel relieved. A report Thursday (Nov. 16) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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Nearly Half of US Consumers Cite Free Shipping as Key Feature When Choosing a Merchant
Nearly Half of US Consumers Cite Free Shipping as Key Feature When Choosing a Merchant
October 31, 2023  |  Retail

As inflationary pressures continue to impact household budgets, U.S. consumers are taking measures to trim their expenses and prioritize cost-saving shopping features when choosing a...

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Socure Launches Tool and Financial Consortium to Fight First-Party Fraud
Socure Launches Tool and Financial Consortium to Fight First-Party Fraud
October 23, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Socure has launched its first-party fraud solution, Sigma First-Party Fraud, along with the First-Party Fraud Consortium (FPFC). Together, these solutions aim to help companies detect and prevent...

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Men With Higher Savings Tend to Splurge More Than Women
Men With Higher Savings Tend to Splurge More Than Women
October 19, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers who indulge in extravagant spending across various product and service categories typically maintain significantly higher savings. This is one of the key findings in...

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Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
October 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers don’t think the pressures on the household budgets are going to abate anytime soon. And certainly not in the next year. The University of...

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JPMorgan Chase Card Spending Grows 8% as Consumers Draw Down Deposits
JPMorgan Chase Card Spending Grows 8% as Consumers Draw Down Deposits
October 13, 2023  |  Earnings

Banking juggernaut J.P. Morgan Chase reported earnings on Friday (Oct. 13) that showed resilient card spending, but a drawdown of deposits and a gradual uptick...

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Significant Drop in Apparel Prices Provides Relief from Inflation
Significant Drop in Apparel Prices Provides Relief from Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

Prices for apparel and household items saw notable declines in September, even as the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4%.  This...

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Digital Tools Streamline Payments for Budget-Conscious Travelers
Digital Tools Streamline Payments for Budget-Conscious Travelers
October 12, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures, travel saw a significant rise this summer. According to findings detailed in “The Credit Economy: How Consumers Financed...

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