Consumer Spending

Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
November 21, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Wage Volatility’s $14B Consumer Spending Gap,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, offers a detailed look inside...

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Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases
Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases
November 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As the annual holiday shopping ritual ramps up, consumers’ finances are less robust than they might appear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Ulta Beauty Uses AI to Bridge Social Discovery and In-Store Experiences
Ulta Beauty Uses AI to Bridge Social Discovery and In-Store Experiences
November 18, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Watch more: From Scroll to Store: How Ulta Beauty Is Connecting Commerce, Content and Community Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amazon and Walmart Race to Win Over a Cautious Consumer
Amazon and Walmart Race to Win Over a Cautious Consumer
November 14, 2025  |  retail

Amazon and Walmart have spent decades defining the competitive perimeter of American retail, each shaping consumer behavior at enormous scale. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
November 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor...

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White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
November 12, 2025  |  Economy

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
November 12, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Target is introducing new technology features to help customers shop for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals
Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals
November 11, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions....

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Conference Board: Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season, Prioritizing Budget and Value
Conference Board: Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season, Prioritizing Budget and Value
November 11, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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