Consumer Spending

Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
February 13, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data from the government on consumer prices indicates a bit of weary truth: Inflation’s settled in, seemingly for the long haul. Get the Full...

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Wish Sells at a Bargain as Consumers Seek More Reliable eCommerce
Wish Sells at a Bargain as Consumers Seek More Reliable eCommerce
February 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

Discount eCommerce company Wish has sold at a much lower price than might have been expected, a move that comes as eCommerce shoppers increasingly seek...

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Consumers Flock to BNPL to Pay for Clothing and Accessories
Consumers Flock to BNPL to Pay for Clothing and Accessories
February 13, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Consumers are especially inclined to use deferred payment plans to pay for apparel and accessories, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, be it buy now, pay later...

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Spending on Sporting Goods Drops, Both Online and In-Store
Spending on Sporting Goods Drops, Both Online and In-Store
February 12, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers reported spent 7.7% less on sporting goods in January than they did in the same month a year earlier. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Will NY’s New Limits Herald the End of Credit Card Surcharges?
Will NY’s New Limits Herald the End of Credit Card Surcharges?
February 12, 2024  |  Credit Cards

State by state, limit by limit, the age of credit card surcharges may be drawing to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Nothing Personal: Nearly a Third of Loyal Shoppers Would Switch Merchants for More Personalized Card-Linked Offers
Nothing Personal: Nearly a Third of Loyal Shoppers Would Switch Merchants for More Personalized Card-Linked...
February 12, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The 2023 holiday shopping season was a challenging time for consumers as rising prices made it difficult to manage their spending.  Get the Full Story...

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Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
February 09, 2024  |  Economy

Is there a literal slowdown in the cards? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon Chips Away at Walmart Grocery Lead With Unified Pickup Options
Amazon Chips Away at Walmart Grocery Lead With Unified Pickup Options
February 09, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon continues to try to shrink the gap between its own share of consumers’ grocery spending and Walmart’s, the eCommerce giant is retooling its...

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Pinterest Pins Hopes on Improved Checkout to Boost Sales
Pinterest Pins Hopes on Improved Checkout to Boost Sales
February 08, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As social media platforms compete to capture consumers’ impulse spending, Pinterest has been making changes to the shopping experience to drive in-app and on-site purchasing....

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