PYMNTS Intelligence

Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty
Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty
April 29, 2024  |  Gig Economy

In the debate over the classification of gig workers, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a legislative whirlwind, echoing a lengthy battle around California’s...

READ MORE >
With $429 Billion At Stake, Anti-Fraud Measures Prove Pro-Customer
With $429 Billion At Stake, Anti-Fraud Measures Prove Pro-Customer
April 29, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

How much did payment fraud cost retailers last year? The answer, according to one analysis, is a cool $429 billion.    Get the Full Story Complete...

READ MORE >
Low-Income Consumers Choose Retailers Over D2C When Shopping Online
Low-Income Consumers Choose Retailers Over D2C When Shopping Online
April 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

When low-income shoppers tap digital channels, they prefer to shop with retailers rather than going straight to brands’ eCommerce shops, trusting stores to offer them...

READ MORE >
Only About 60% of Middle-Market Firms Get Paid Using Virtual Cards
Only About 60% of Middle-Market Firms Get Paid Using Virtual Cards
April 29, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Many middle-market businesses operate in a world of heightened uncertainty, but PYMNTS Intelligence data found that payment solutions such as virtual cards can help mitigate...

READ MORE >
1 in 4 Consumers Prefer Credit Cards From Local Banks or Credit Unions
1 in 4 Consumers Prefer Credit Cards From Local Banks or Credit Unions
April 29, 2024  |  Credit Cards

According to PYMNTS Intelligence, credit unions (CUs) and community banks continue to gain traction in the consumer credit card space. Get the Full Story Complete...

READ MORE >
The State of Main Street Heading Into Small Business Week
The State of Main Street Heading Into Small Business Week
April 26, 2024  |  SMBs

Despite the moniker attached to their segment, small businesses loom large in the American economy.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
April 26, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers are using mobile wallets more, but it is taking a while for them to grow accustomed to utilizing the technology to pay in stores,...

READ MORE >
44% of Consumers Need Multiple Prompts for Card-Linked Offers
44% of Consumers Need Multiple Prompts for Card-Linked Offers
April 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Card-linked offers — those special promotions designed to encourage consumers to use their credit and debit cards at specific locations or for specific items —...

READ MORE >
Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
April 26, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data on personal consumption notes that spending is outpacing the growth in disposable income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

READ MORE >