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No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

The latest inflation readings are in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Subprime Consumers Are ‘Credit Marginalized’ as Spending Lifelines Dry Up
Subprime Consumers Are ‘Credit Marginalized’ as Spending Lifelines Dry Up
October 11, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Through the next few months, the purses and wallets will open in anticipation of holiday spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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LendingClub: Consumers Need a Plan to Avoid the Holiday Revolving Debt Cycle
LendingClub: Consumers Need a Plan to Avoid the Holiday Revolving Debt Cycle
October 11, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holidays are firmly in sight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Walmart’s former U.S. CEO says consumers are facing pressures they haven’t felt in years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Trouble May Be Brewing for Store Card Segment as Delinquencies Rise
Trouble May Be Brewing for Store Card Segment as Delinquencies Rise
October 09, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Store credit cards — the closed-looped offerings tied to certain merchants — may signal tougher times ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart will face off in a duel next week, going head-to-head to capture the loyalty and spending of shoppers. Get the Full Story...

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As Consumers Trade Down, Brands Text Early to Boost Holiday Sales
As Consumers Trade Down, Brands Text Early to Boost Holiday Sales
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

It’s hard to ignore the omnipresence of our mobile phones. We turn to them countless times throughout the day, making them an indispensable part of...

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Holiday Shopping’s Logistical Back End Gets AI Boost
Holiday Shopping’s Logistical Back End Gets AI Boost
September 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

Summer may feel like yesterday, but already, the holiday season is on the horizon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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