Consumer Spending

BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time

BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time
BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time
January 01, 2025  |  BNPL

The conventional wisdom may be that buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are best suited for lower- to middle-income consumers, for smaller ticket items, and...

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Credit Card Defaults Surge to 14-Year High
Credit Card Defaults Surge to 14-Year High
December 30, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Credit card defaults are at their highest level since 2010 as consumers feel increasingly stretched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retailers Resolve to Even Up Online and In-Store Experiences in 2025
Retailers Resolve to Even Up Online and In-Store Experiences in 2025
December 27, 2024  |  Retail

While holiday spending may have filled merchants’ coffers, the challenge will be to keep consumer momentum going at the registers, particularly at brick-and-mortar stores. Get...

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The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
December 27, 2024  |  Retail

As 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Walmart. Over the course of the year,...

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Boxing Day Gives UK Retailers Little Reason to Celebrate
Boxing Day Gives UK Retailers Little Reason to Celebrate
December 26, 2024  |  Retail

Boxing Day appears to be a muted affair for Great Britain’s merchants and shopping centers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retail Returns Have Reportedly Jumped 60% Since 2012
Retail Returns Have Reportedly Jumped 60% Since 2012
December 26, 2024  |  Retail

There’s good news and bad news for online retailers this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mastercard: Holiday Shoppers Chase Value as Online Spending Jumps 6.7%
Mastercard: Holiday Shoppers Chase Value as Online Spending Jumps 6.7%
December 26, 2024  |  eCommerce

This year, the holiday shopping season belonged to digitally savvy consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Seasonal Jobs Shift to Fulfillment Centers as Consumers Shop Online
Seasonal Jobs Shift to Fulfillment Centers as Consumers Shop Online
December 24, 2024  |  Retail

Seasonal jobs are reportedly shifting from retail stores to eCommerce fulfillment centers as businesses respond to consumers’ changing holiday shopping habits. Get the Full Story...

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