Consumer Spending

Cash-Strapped UK Shoppers Choose Chocolate Over Toys as Gifts
Cash-Strapped UK Shoppers Choose Chocolate Over Toys as Gifts
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

Nestle, the maker of Quality Street, and Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury, are experiencing increased sales of confectionery in the United Kingdom this holiday season. Get the Full...

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Wrong Product Info and Ratings Drive Auto-Fill Subscription Cancellations
Wrong Product Info and Ratings Drive Auto-Fill Subscription Cancellations
December 11, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Consumers may choose to use auto-fill subscriptions, but they have little tolerance for company mistakes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Lawsuit Accuses Visa of Electronic Payment Monopoly
Lawsuit Accuses Visa of Electronic Payment Monopoly
December 11, 2023  |  Legal

Visa is reportedly facing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that it has blocked fair competition in the credit and debit card processing market. Get the Full Story...

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National Retail Federation Reports Higher Sales as Holiday Season Kicks Off
National Retail Federation Reports Higher Sales as Holiday Season Kicks Off
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the holiday shopping season got off to a strong start. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

If you read the Y2K piece on PYMNTS late last month, you’d be aware that millennials are facing unique challenges in meeting their financial needs. ...

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AAA: Record 7.5 Million Travelers Will Fly for the Holidays
AAA: Record 7.5 Million Travelers Will Fly for the Holidays
December 11, 2023  |  Travel Payments

A record number of Americans will fly this holiday season, despite rising travel costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
December 09, 2023  |  Retail

Even in the face of inflation, consumers are proving that they won’t “checkout” easily when it comes to tradition. Last week, PYMNTS delved into whether...

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28% of Loyal Subscribers Would Cancel Due to Excessive Promotional Materials
28% of Loyal Subscribers Would Cancel Due to Excessive Promotional Materials
December 08, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With the subscription market becoming increasingly crowded, merchants need to be aware of the factors that may lead to the cancellation of loyal subscribers. PYMNTS...

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Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
December 08, 2023  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment soared in December, reaching a point 13% higher than the previous month and 16% above the year-ago level. Get the Full Story Complete...

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