Consumer Spending

The New BNPL Pitch Is Less Buy Now Than Breathe Easier

The New BNPL Pitch Is Less Buy Now Than Breathe Easier
The New BNPL Pitch Is Less Buy Now Than Breathe Easier
June 18, 2026  |  BNPL

The original buy now, pay later (BNPL) model was a merchant-centric one. Providers generated growth by embedding financing options directly into shopping experiences, and success...

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Consumers Keep Clicking ‘Buy’ as Retail Sales Climb
Consumers Keep Clicking ‘Buy’ as Retail Sales Climb
June 17, 2026  |  Retail

Consumers may be scrutinizing purchases more closely, but May’s retail sales report showed spending activity remains firmly in motion. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumers Keep Fun in the Household Ledger
Consumers Keep Fun in the Household Ledger
June 16, 2026  |  Economy

The cutback economy is proving less about consumer retreat than consumer prioritization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns
Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns
June 15, 2026  |  Economy

Americans are still spending on discretionary items, despite inflation, higher gas prices and the concern about affordability they share with researchers, Bank of America CEO...

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Housing Cost Squeeze Recasts BNPL as a Liquidity Tool
Housing Cost Squeeze Recasts BNPL as a Liquidity Tool
June 11, 2026  |  BNPL

Rent doesn’t wait for payday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
June 11, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Digital Shift Gives Amazon 27% Edge in Discretionary Spend
Digital Shift Gives Amazon 27% Edge in Discretionary Spend
June 09, 2026  |  Retail

As shoppers put more of their budgets toward essentials, Amazon and Walmart are starting to play more distinct roles in American retail. Get the Full...

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New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
June 08, 2026  |  Economy

More households are feeling worse about their financial situation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get...

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