Consumer Spending

Target Says ‘Tis the Season for Financial Stress

Target Says ‘Tis the Season for Financial Stress
Target Says ‘Tis the Season for Financial Stress
November 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumers continue to face economic challenges, even as inflation takes a dip, and the punchline continues to show up in retail receipts. In reporting its...

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The Challenge of Establishing Trust in the Age of Anonymous Commerce
The Challenge of Establishing Trust in the Age of Anonymous Commerce
November 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

“Trust, in the digital age,” Doriel Abrahams, head of risk in the U.S. at Forter, told PYMNTS, “is a lot different than it used to...

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Home Depot: DIYers Hammer Away at Pocket-Friendly Projects
Home Depot: DIYers Hammer Away at Pocket-Friendly Projects
November 14, 2023  |  Earnings

Sticking to the same DIY rhythm as the previous quarter, Home Depot continues to see consumers hammering away at small projects instead of diving into...

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Sally Beauty Says Shoppers Are Getting Frugal in The Beauty Aisle 
Sally Beauty Says Shoppers Are Getting Frugal in The Beauty Aisle 
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers are trimming down on the frills and only indulging in essential items, according to Sally Beauty in its latest quarterly update on Tuesday (Nov....

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Inflation May Be Slowing, but Tell That to Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Inflation May Be Slowing, but Tell That to Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
November 14, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation, overall, is scaling back from a formerly torrid pace as prices at the pump recede. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because...

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Report: Two-Thirds of Retailers Have Excess Inventory as Holidays Approach
Report: Two-Thirds of Retailers Have Excess Inventory as Holidays Approach
November 13, 2023  |  Retail

American retailers could be saddled with a glut of inventory for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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34% of Consumers Say the Pressure to Tip Is Out of Control
34% of Consumers Say the Pressure to Tip Is Out of Control
November 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Imagine being at the checkout, set to pay for a snack you’ve just grabbed. Suddenly, the digital screen of the point-of-sale system lights up, suggesting...

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