Consumer Spending

Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January

Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Higher prices for energy, food, and transportation and warehousing led a 0.4% month-over-month increase in the Producer Price Index for final demand in January. Get...

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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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