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Who Is the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer in America?
Who Is the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer in America?
March 11, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

A six-figure income, a house in a nice neighborhood, two cars in the garage and kids in private schools — yet still feeling panicked when...

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NY Fed: Consumers Feeling Gloomier About Financial Futures
NY Fed: Consumers Feeling Gloomier About Financial Futures
March 11, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

New data shows growing financial pessimism among Americans, the latest sign of shaky consumer confidence. The February installment of the Federal Reserve Bank of New...

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Diners Haven’t Lost Appetite for Restaurants Despite High Prices
Diners Haven’t Lost Appetite for Restaurants Despite High Prices
March 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

By all rights, this should be a season of discontent for the restaurant industry. Among the pressures facing this sector: Icy temperature, concerns about prices,...

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Burlington and Ross Double Down on Value as Consumers Seek Deals
Burlington and Ross Double Down on Value as Consumers Seek Deals
March 07, 2025  |  Earnings

In an era where consumer confidence is being tested by inflation and rising living costs, off-price retailers like Burlington Stores and Ross Stores are doubling...

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Walmart or...

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Late Car Payments Hit Highest Rate in More Than 30 Years
Late Car Payments Hit Highest Rate in More Than 30 Years
March 06, 2025  |  Loans

American consumers are missing monthly car payments at the highest rate since 1994. The share of subprime auto borrowers who were at least 60 days...

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Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. The report, which comes out eight times a year and offers qualitative...

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Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
March 03, 2025  |  Retail

In 2024, the grocery industry saw a dramatic shift as private-label brands — store brands not affiliated with national manufacturers — experienced explosive growth, surpassing...

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Walmart’s McMillon Says Consumers Are Prioritizing Value Purchases
Walmart’s McMillon Says Consumers Are Prioritizing Value Purchases
February 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon reportedly said Thursday (Feb. 27) that the retailer is seeing signs of stress among consumers due to food prices remaining high. Speaking...

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