Consumer Spending

5 Facts About Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living Reveal Complex Nature of Financial Security

5 Facts About Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living Reveal Complex Nature of Financial Security
5 Facts About Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living Reveal Complex Nature of Financial Security
January 14, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

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The Big Chill: Late Q4 Omicron Surge Sees December Retail Sales Slumping 1.9%
The Big Chill: Late Q4 Omicron Surge Sees December Retail Sales Slumping 1.9%
January 14, 2022  |  Retail

Call it the big chill as a spike in COVID omicron cases for the second half of December doused an otherwise solid Q4 for the...

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Here’s Why Discount Retailers are Still Adding New Stores: They Make Shopping Fun
Here’s Why Discount Retailers are Still Adding New Stores: They Make Shopping Fun
January 13, 2022  |  Retail

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Deep Dive: What 2021 Payment Trends Indicate for Debit Holiday Spending
Deep Dive: What 2021 Payment Trends Indicate for Debit Holiday Spending
January 11, 2022  |  Next-Gen Debit

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Commerce Bank on the Changing Face of Contactless Debit
Commerce Bank on the Changing Face of Contactless Debit
January 10, 2022  |  Next-Gen Debit

As more debit card users embrace mobile wallets, banks and issuers must be on their toes to support and safeguard these new payment experiences. In...

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Why Financially Worry-Free Consumers Still Want Alternative to Traditional Credit Cards
Why Financially Worry-Free Consumers Still Want Alternative to Traditional Credit Cards
January 06, 2022  |  Retail

Contrary to conventional wisdom, having good credit, an excellent FICO score, and financial stability may still not be enough for many consumers to take out...

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No Slowdown in Sight for Surging BNPL as Consumers Want it, Retailers Need It
No Slowdown in Sight for Surging BNPL as Consumers Want it, Retailers Need It
January 05, 2022  |  Retail

Despite a year of unmatched growth, countless news stories and a few blockbuster acquisitions within the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, as the old...

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Americans’ Favorite Pandemic Activity? Shopping
Americans’ Favorite Pandemic Activity? Shopping
January 05, 2022  |  Retail

Americans’ penchant for nonstop shopping during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to trigger increased inflation, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz...

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