Consumer Spending

January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
February 12, 2025  |  Economy

It’s not just about the eggs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Zelle Marks $1 Trillion Milestone as P2P Payment Use Jumps
Zelle Marks $1 Trillion Milestone as P2P Payment Use Jumps
February 12, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Last year appears to have been a landmark one for peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app Zelle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How Banks Can Reengage the 53 Million Credit Outsiders
How Banks Can Reengage the 53 Million Credit Outsiders
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A significant segment of the U.S. population — approximately 53 million individuals — remains outside the traditional credit card ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete...

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72% of Zillennials Trust Recommendations More Than Ads When Shopping
72% of Zillennials Trust Recommendations More Than Ads When Shopping
February 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Social media’s influence on purchasing decisions is especially strong among zillennials, those born between 1991 and 1999. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Estée Lauder Laments ‘Lost Agility’ and Cuts up to 7K Jobs
Estée Lauder Laments ‘Lost Agility’ and Cuts up to 7K Jobs
February 04, 2025  |  Earnings

Consumer pullback around the world is leading Estée Lauder to cut thousands of jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Pepsi Sees ‘Blue Ocean Of Opportunity’ in Away-From-Home Foods
Pepsi Sees ‘Blue Ocean Of Opportunity’ in Away-From-Home Foods
February 04, 2025  |  Earnings

With snack food demand slipping, PepsiCo is looking to opportunities outside consumers’ homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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52% of Payment Declines Are Debit Cards
52% of Payment Declines Are Debit Cards
February 04, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Despite a general decrease in payment issues, financially struggling consumers continue to face these disruptions at alarmingly high rates, especially when making essential purchases. Get...

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Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
February 03, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

In the face of escalating living costs, it’s immediate survival or bust for many Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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52% of Consumers Use Credit for Groceries
52% of Consumers Use Credit for Groceries
February 03, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Credit products are changing, with personal loans, embedded finance, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) gaining traction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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