Consumer Spending

Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared

Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared
Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared
April 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

After two years of veering between apocalyptic events punctuated by moments of optimism, it appears that a real recovery is now underway, although high hurdles...

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Memo to Issuers: Differentiate or Diminish in the Crowded Credit Card Market of 2022
Memo to Issuers: Differentiate or Diminish in the Crowded Credit Card Market of 2022
April 11, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Credit isn’t what it used to be, and that’s OK. In many ways it’s better, faster, more personalized and more responsive to spend trends in...

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Fell in March After Factoring Seasonal Adjustment
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Fell in March After Factoring Seasonal Adjustment
April 10, 2022  |  Transportation

According to a Thursday (April 7) Cox Automotive press release, Manheim’s recent analysis of used vehicle prices found that prices were down 3.3% in March...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retailers on the Move With Walk, Run, Drive, Fly Plans
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retailers on the Move With Walk, Run, Drive, Fly Plans
April 08, 2022  |  Retail

We’re all familiar with that “No Stopping, Standing, Parking” sign that is frequently found in high-traffic areas and is aimed at keeping motorists — and...

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CredPal CEO Says BNPL Is Necessity, Not Luxury, for African Consumers
CredPal CEO Says BNPL Is Necessity, Not Luxury, for African Consumers
April 08, 2022  |  BNPL

In emerging markets like Nigeria, where credit is either difficult to access or comes at a high cost, making certain everyday essential purchases can be...

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Filling a Cash Back Void for Consumers, Businesses Across MENA
Filling a Cash Back Void for Consumers, Businesses Across MENA
April 08, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

In the world of retail shopping, Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) is considered one of the pioneers of online cash back shopping and services, generating...

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Macy’s: Consumers Could Choose Vacations Over Shopping
Macy’s: Consumers Could Choose Vacations Over Shopping
April 07, 2022  |  Retail

The mall, or a summer vacation? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in Retail: Sezzle Canada Adds Walmart, Uber, More; Walmart Increases Driver Pay, Rolls out Private Fleet Program
Today in Retail: Sezzle Canada Adds Walmart, Uber, More; Walmart Increases Driver Pay, Rolls out...
April 07, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Sezzle Canada expands its reach, while Walmart hands out pay raises to drivers. Plus, Wing begins drone delivery of medications and more,...

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