PYMNTS Intelligence

Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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 —...

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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...

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