Consumer Spending

Merchants Must Mind Fraud and Honor Consumer Needs Amid Rising RTP

Merchants Must Mind Fraud and Honor Consumer Needs Amid Rising RTP
Merchants Must Mind Fraud and Honor Consumer Needs Amid Rising RTP
September 24, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Merchant payments are racing toward a digital paradise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Data Brief: 104M Consumers Have Digital Cards in Hand
Data Brief: 104M Consumers Have Digital Cards in Hand
September 22, 2021  |  Digital Payments

In-app payments, the great digital shift and the pivot to doing everything online are driving the adoption of digital cards for everyday spending. Get the...

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New PYMNTS Data Shows 20% of Durable Goods Buyers Use Lease-to-Own Programs 
New PYMNTS Data Shows 20% of Durable Goods Buyers Use Lease-to-Own Programs 
September 21, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

Nearly 20% of U.S. consumers who acquired durable goods over the past 12 months did so using lease-to-own programs, PYMNTS research found. While those 34...

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Citing ‘Tale of Two Recessions,’ LendingClub Points to Need for Automated Savings 
Citing ‘Tale of Two Recessions,’ LendingClub Points to Need for Automated Savings 
September 21, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

Data tells a story — and depending on where you look, different data sets tell different stories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in August
US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in August
September 17, 2021  |  Economy

Preliminary results in the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment survey shows the index dropping 11.7% (80.4 to 71.0) compared to the same time a...

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Walmart Dominates Amazon in Food Sales; Millennials, Gen Z Spur Brilliant Earth’s Growth; Consumers Spend More in August
Walmart Dominates Amazon in Food Sales; Millennials, Gen Z Spur Brilliant Earth’s Growth; Consumers Spend...
September 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

Brilliant Earth is looking at millennials and Gen Z customers as the key cogs in their long-term future. Plus, consumer spending rebounds in August behind...

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73% of ‘Second-Chance Consumers’ Have Used BNPL, Are Likely To Do So Again
73% of ‘Second-Chance Consumers’ Have Used BNPL, Are Likely To Do So Again
September 16, 2021  |  BNPL

As we continue dealing with a recessionary climate caused by the global pandemic, consumers with damaged credit scores are looking for ways to restore their...

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Credit Metrics Inching Toward Normalcy, According to August Results
Credit Metrics Inching Toward Normalcy, According to August Results
September 16, 2021  |  Credit Cards

Credit card delinquency rates inched up slightly in August and most credit issuers also saw increased net-charge-off rates compared to July, according to a Seeking...

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