Consumer Spending

Diners Haven’t Lost Appetite for Restaurants Despite High Prices
Diners Haven’t Lost Appetite for Restaurants Despite High Prices
March 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

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,...

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Revolving Debt and Credit Card Spending Muted in January
Revolving Debt and Credit Card Spending Muted in January
March 07, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

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...

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Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
March 07, 2025  |  Payment Methods

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....

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

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...

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Macy’s Focuses on Customer Experience and Long-Term Growth
Macy’s Focuses on Customer Experience and Long-Term Growth
March 06, 2025  |  Earnings

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...

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Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

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...

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Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
March 05, 2025  |  Earnings

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...

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ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

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...

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Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
March 05, 2025  |  Retail

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...

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