inflation

Brand Loyalty Falters as High Inflation Continues, Study Finds
Brand Loyalty Falters as High Inflation Continues, Study Finds
April 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

High inflation has made consumers cut back on everything but the necessities, and an unexpected characteristic has hit the chopping block: loyalty. PYMNTS’ data finds...

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Grocers’ Most Loyal Shoppers Are Optimistic About Inflation
Grocers’ Most Loyal Shoppers Are Optimistic About Inflation
April 04, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Amid inflation, grocers’ best customers see a light at the end of the tunnel. The Context Rising food prices have threatened shopper loyalty, with consumers...

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Shoppers Compare Grocery Prices to Choose Merchants
Shoppers Compare Grocery Prices to Choose Merchants
April 04, 2023  |  Retail

As inflation chips away at shopper loyalty, grocers must become more aware of competitors’ pricing. In an interview with PYMNTS, Sean Turner, co-founder and CTO...

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Consumers Increasingly Expect Recession
Consumers Increasingly Expect Recession
March 31, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers increasingly expect a recession. The University of Michigan’s monthly Surveys of Consumers noted this trend Friday (March 31) as it released final results that...

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Inflation Slows but Consumers Still Pivot to Cheaper Merchants
Inflation Slows but Consumers Still Pivot to Cheaper Merchants
March 31, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is slowing — but not enough to cheer consumers, who expect inflation to last a long time. And the latest measures from the government...

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‘Downward Revisions’ to Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Cloud  Merchants’ Outlook
‘Downward Revisions’ to Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Cloud Merchants’ Outlook
March 30, 2023  |  Economy

Economic data can be a work in progress — refined, revised and re-presented to better understand where things stand. For merchants, the big picture got...

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BNPL Could Save Summer Travel
BNPL Could Save Summer Travel
March 29, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Even as consumers cut back on spending, much-needed vacations may not need to be sacrificed. As the weather warms in the Northern Hemisphere and the...

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Caring for Kids and Parents Has Gen X Falling Behind Financially
Caring for Kids and Parents Has Gen X Falling Behind Financially
March 28, 2023  |  Economy

The latest installment of PYMNTS’ generational mini-series deep dives into Generation X’s digital habits and behavior. Gen X, born between 1965 and 1980, are used...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Give Walmart Shoppers a Low-Cost Grocery Alternative
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Give Walmart Shoppers a Low-Cost Grocery Alternative
March 28, 2023  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Consumers are already bracing for another year of higher food prices, with U.S. shoppers continuing to seek deals and trading quality for quantity. While Walmart...

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