By all rights, this should be a season of discontent for the restaurant industry. Among the pressures facing this sector: Icy temperature, concerns about prices,...
After a holiday spending frenzy, consumers have returned to a more normalized rate of spending, as measured in incremental borrowing on credit cards and other...
Younger consumers are much more open to trying new payment methods, and payments players must be prepared to offer them the spear-tip mechanisms they crave....
The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Walmart or...
In a retail world where growth is harder to come by, Macy’s is prioritizing stability over expansion, adjusting to the realities of a more competitive...
The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. The report, which comes out eight times a year and offers qualitative...
A common theme in recent earnings calls involving The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target has been the “cautious consumer” as shoppers are becoming more selective about...
Private sector job growth slowed in February amid employers’ concerns about an uncertain economic outlook, ADP said Wednesday (March 5). The private sector added 77,000...
In a world where so much is tailored to individual preferences, consumers have come to expect the same level of customization in retail. A survey...