Consumer Spending

Revolving Credit Surge Hints at Split Payments’ Continued Appeal
Revolving Credit Surge Hints at Split Payments’ Continued Appeal
April 08, 2024  |  Alternative Credit

Debt continues to mount — and at an accelerated pace, per the Federal Reserve’s latest tally on consumer credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores
99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Discount retailer 99 Cents Only has declared bankruptcy as it prepares to shutter its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Lack of BNPL Threatens Bridge Millennials’ Brand Loyalty
Lack of BNPL Threatens Bridge Millennials’ Brand Loyalty
April 05, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

With consumers forced to make budgeting decisions amid ongoing economic challenges, older millennials and younger Generation X consumers are seeing buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Unemployment dropped 3.8% last month, offering another sign that the U.S. economy is on a slow but steady upward trajectory. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nearly 41% of UK Consumers Are Considered ‘Digital Enthusiasts’ 
Nearly 41% of UK Consumers Are Considered ‘Digital Enthusiasts’ 
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In compiling the “U.K. Edition of the 2024 Global Digital Shopping Index,” PYMNTS Intelligence found that when compared to consumers in other regions, U.K. consumers...

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Cash-Strapped Consumers Splurge on Streaming Services
Cash-Strapped Consumers Splurge on Streaming Services
April 04, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

When consumers facing financial pressures carve out room in their budgets to treat themselves, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, it is often to enjoy their favorite...

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Price-Conscious Consumers Open Door for POS Financing Options
Price-Conscious Consumers Open Door for POS Financing Options
April 04, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation persists, so does sticker shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Shoppers Grow Cautious and Creative as Food Prices Climb
Shoppers Grow Cautious and Creative as Food Prices Climb
April 04, 2024  |  Economy

How far will $100 go at the supermarket? Not as far as in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Many Retailers Fall Short of Consumers’ Loyalty Program Expectations
Many Retailers Fall Short of Consumers’ Loyalty Program Expectations
April 03, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As retailers look to meet consumers’ growing digital expectations, loyalty programs may remain a sticking point, PYMNTS Intelligence research suggests. Get the Full Story Complete...

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