Consumer Spending

Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options

Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options
Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options
April 09, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Consumers are less confident about economics — on a macro and a personal level — than they have been for quite a while. Get the...

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Stop the Steal: Smart Stores Help Brands Meet Consumers in New Settings
Stop the Steal: Smart Stores Help Brands Meet Consumers in New Settings
April 08, 2025  |  Retail

Inventory keeps retailers in business. Inventory keeps consumers loyal to their preferred to merchants. Inventory makes impulse buying possible and keeps sales flowing. Get the...

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Consumers Gird for Tariffs’ Sting as Spending on Cards Is Sluggish  
Consumers Gird for Tariffs’ Sting as Spending on Cards Is Sluggish  
April 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data on consumer borrowing indicates that households pared back on debt — overall — in February amid headlines and uncertainty about tariffs. Spending...

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52% of Those Earning Over $100K Manage Finances on As-Needed Basis
52% of Those Earning Over $100K Manage Finances on As-Needed Basis
April 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

In recent years, the narrative of financial insecurity has predominantly centered on middle and lower-income groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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From Cars to Clothes, Tariffs Cost Lower-Income Consumers $1,700 Annually
From Cars to Clothes, Tariffs Cost Lower-Income Consumers $1,700 Annually
April 07, 2025  |  Economy

Less than a week into the new reality of tariffs, the impact to U.S. households is coming into sharper focus. Get the Full Story Complete...

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JPMorgan CEO: Tariffs Burdening ‘Already Weakening’ US Economy
JPMorgan CEO: Tariffs Burdening ‘Already Weakening’ US Economy
April 07, 2025  |  Economy

JPMorgan’s CEO says America’s latest tariffs could dampen an economy that was “already weakening.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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What Pinball Tells Us About Spending in the Post-Tariff World
What Pinball Tells Us About Spending in the Post-Tariff World
April 07, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

It takes a lot to get most people to agree on anything. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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US Investors Conserving Cash Amid Tariff Troubles
US Investors Conserving Cash Amid Tariff Troubles
April 06, 2025  |  Investments

Last week was a rough one for the stock market following the announcement of new tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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