Consumer Spending

Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions

Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions
Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions
December 14, 2023  |  Streaming

From directly giftable subscriptions to traditional gift cards, video streaming services are finding ways to capture consumers’ holiday season spending. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
December 14, 2023  |  Economy

The headlines across various media outlets in the wake of the latest retail sales report zeroed in on the fact that the expectations had been...

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Luxury Spending Continues to Slow Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation
Luxury Spending Continues to Slow Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation
December 13, 2023  |  Retail

A slowdown in luxury spending, combined with excessive inventory levels for the holiday season, has reportedly prompted fears of a discounting spiral that could cheapen...

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Competition for Consumers’ Grocery Spending Heats up Among Discount Retailers
Competition for Consumers’ Grocery Spending Heats up Among Discount Retailers
December 13, 2023  |  Economy

After years of trade-down in grocery and discount retailers’ consequent efforts to woo consumers with their food and beverage offerings, the space has grown significantly...

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Consumers Look for Ways to Pay for Holiday Travel
Consumers Look for Ways to Pay for Holiday Travel
December 13, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Consumers are doing whatever they can to be able to travel this holiday season, from cutting back on other purchases to funding their expenses with...

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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 & Regulation

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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