inflation

Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs
Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs
January 11, 2024  |  Economy

The end of inflation? The end of the pinch to paycheck-to-paycheck wallets? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Nearly 1 in 7 Consumers Have Paid for Gasoline in Installments
Nearly 1 in 7 Consumers Have Paid for Gasoline in Installments
January 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Struggling consumers are relying on installment plans for common purchases such as groceries or restaurants to stretch their budgets and make ends meet. Get the...

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Women Likelier Than Men to Cut Back on Grocery Spending
Women Likelier Than Men to Cut Back on Grocery Spending
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers continue to see economic pressures eat away at their purchasing power, PYMNTS Intelligence indicated women are more likely than men to cut back...

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Carrefour-PepsiCo Spat Comes as Grocers Step Up Efforts to Manage Inflation
Carrefour-PepsiCo Spat Comes as Grocers Step Up Efforts to Manage Inflation
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

As rising food prices alienate grocery customers, merchants are beginning to throw their weight around with major food brands, if the Carrefour-PepsiCo standoff is any...

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Inflation Remains Top of Mind for Small Businesses as 2024 Kicks Off
Inflation Remains Top of Mind for Small Businesses as 2024 Kicks Off
January 09, 2024  |  SMBs

The cost of doing business is top of mind for Main Street’s small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Digital Growth Compounds Grocers’ Margin Pressures
Digital Growth Compounds Grocers’ Margin Pressures
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers’ increasing adoption of grocers’ in-house eCommerce options is eating into the retailers’ margins amid ongoing financial challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Seniors’ Possible Purchasing Power Erosion May Lead to Less Splurging in 2024
Seniors’ Possible Purchasing Power Erosion May Lead to Less Splurging in 2024
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Older consumers were able to maintain their purchasing power last year, mainly helped by an 8.7% jump in Social Security benefits that exceeded inflation. Get...

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Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
January 08, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Service Sector Inflation Could Test Consumers’ Appetite to Spend in 2024
Service Sector Inflation Could Test Consumers’ Appetite to Spend in 2024
January 05, 2024  |  Economy

Through the last several months, payment networks, banks and buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms have pointed to the resilience of the U.S. consumer. Get...

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