Consumer Spending

Ocado CEO: ‘It’s Amazing’ How Many eGrocers Botch the Basics
Ocado CEO: ‘It’s Amazing’ How Many eGrocers Botch the Basics
March 01, 2024  |  eCommerce

As digital merchants compete for consumers’ growing online grocery spending, Ocado Group said one of the biggest challenges to driving penetration across the industry is key players’...

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58% of Consumers Cut Back on Nonessentials Due to Rising Grocery Costs
58% of Consumers Cut Back on Nonessentials Due to Rising Grocery Costs
March 01, 2024  |  Economy

The rising costs of groceries continue to pressure U.S. consumers to reconsider how they shop — and what they shop for. Get the Full Story...

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Paying Over Time for Groceries Will Continue Amid Disposable Income Pressures
Paying Over Time for Groceries Will Continue Amid Disposable Income Pressures
March 01, 2024  |  Economy

Recent economic data from this week give ammunition to the argument that paying for groceries over time will be a long-standing trend. Get the Full...

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Financially Secure Consumers Splurge on Travel
Financially Secure Consumers Splurge on Travel
February 29, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Travel is one of the top ways consumers with healthy financial safety nets treat themselves, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds, and airlines are reaping the benefits....

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Uber Lets Parents Put the Brakes on Teen Spending
Uber Lets Parents Put the Brakes on Teen Spending
February 29, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

Last year, Uber began offering highly supervised services to young passengers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Consumers Cool on Spending Even as Inflation Slows
Consumers Cool on Spending Even as Inflation Slows
February 29, 2024  |  Economy

The headlines Thursday (Feb. 29) trumpet the fact that inflation rose in January at the rate most people expected — by 3% month on month....

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Who Uses Credit to Buy Groceries? The Answer Might Surprise You
Who Uses Credit to Buy Groceries? The Answer Might Surprise You
February 29, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

A couple of weeks ago, more than 123 million people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl. Analysts say that it was the most watched...

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Worldline Projects Cooling Growth After ‘Consumption Slowdown’
Worldline Projects Cooling Growth After ‘Consumption Slowdown’
February 28, 2024  |  Earnings

French payments firm Worldline is projecting slower growth this year as European consumers reduce spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
February 28, 2024  |  Economy

The latest readings of gross domestic product (GDP) have been revised down — at least a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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