Consumer Spending

Lack of Split-Pay Option May Cost Merchants 22% of Customers
Lack of Split-Pay Option May Cost Merchants 22% of Customers
November 30, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Merchants can maximize their competitiveness by offering split-pay options — and should do so if they don’t want to lose potential sales or want to...

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Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

Family Dollar’s parent company is evaluating the chain following a decline in spending among lower-income shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
November 29, 2023  |  Economy

The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, released on Wednesday (Nov. 29), noted the U.S. economy grew 5.2% annualized, as measured in the...

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28% of US Consumers Shopped Exclusively Online on Black Friday
28% of US Consumers Shopped Exclusively Online on Black Friday
November 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

eCommerce continues to gain ground among Black Friday shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Petco Aims to Be the Go-to Retailer for All Things Pets
Petco Aims to Be the Go-to Retailer for All Things Pets
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

As every retailer looks to define what value means to their customer, pet health and wellness company Petco is finding that offering pet parents solutions...

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Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
November 29, 2023  |  Retail

So far, this year’s holiday has been one of superlatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Brands Target Families With Children to Boost Cross-Sales and Loyalty
Brands Target Families With Children to Boost Cross-Sales and Loyalty
November 29, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Families with children constitute the largest group of consumers with merchant or store credit cards — more than millennials, baby boomers, childless couples or high-income...

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42% of Consumers With Retail Subscriptions Shop Less Often at Physical Stores
42% of Consumers With Retail Subscriptions Shop Less Often at Physical Stores
November 29, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Retail subscriptions represent a key growth segment for online merchants. Not only do 4 in 10 millennials satisfy most or all their shopping needs via...

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NRF Reports Record 200 Million Consumers Shopped During Thanksgiving Weekend
NRF Reports Record 200 Million Consumers Shopped During Thanksgiving Weekend
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend saw a record-breaking number of consumers engaging in shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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