PYMNTS Intelligence

Saudi Arabia Takes Global Leadership Role in Click-and-Mortar™ Shopping
Saudi Arabia Takes Global Leadership Role in Click-and-Mortar™ Shopping
October 15, 2024  |  Retail

  In Saudi Arabia, consumers love Click-and-Mortar™ shopping, which mixes the best of online and in-store experiences. More than half of the country’s shoppers prefer...

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Slow Going for Faster Payments as Fraud Concerns Persist
Slow Going for Faster Payments as Fraud Concerns Persist
October 14, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

For the banks mulling when they’ll connect to real-time payment rails — and for those already connected in order for instant payments to be received,...

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79% of Millennials and Gen Z Turn to Social Media for Financial Advice
79% of Millennials and Gen Z Turn to Social Media for Financial Advice
October 14, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Social media algorithms have emerged as influential players in the realm of advice, effectively acting as pseudo-advisers for generations eager for financial literacy. A PYMNTS...

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43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands
43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands
October 11, 2024  |  Retail

As younger consumers reshape the retail landscape, their motivations, preferences, and behaviors provide invaluable insights for brands and retailers striving to stay ahead. A PYMNTS...

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Mass Market Retailers Cut Prices to Win Budget-Conscious Shoppers This Holiday Season
Mass Market Retailers Cut Prices to Win Budget-Conscious Shoppers This Holiday Season
October 10, 2024  |  Retail

As we approach the holiday season, mass merchants and dollar stores are unveiling a plethora of new deals designed to attract budget-conscious consumers grappling with...

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Unlocking Innovation Beyond Payments Tops Week in B2B
Unlocking Innovation Beyond Payments Tops Week in B2B
October 10, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Innovation is no good to the businesses that fail to embrace it. But as advanced technologies to streamline payments and financial data management reshape competition...

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64% of SMBs Face Delayed Payments
64% of SMBs Face Delayed Payments
October 10, 2024  |  Accounts Payable

Accounts payable (AP) remains a pain point for businesses of all sizes, particularly those that still rely on legacy methods like checks. The adoption of...

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Report: Hurricanes Underscore Urgent Need for Instant Consumer Payments
Report: Hurricanes Underscore Urgent Need for Instant Consumer Payments
October 09, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Consumers receive a variety of disbursements. These include earnings and income payments, Social Security payments, tax refunds, insurance claim payments and loan proceeds. In fact,...

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70% of Shoppers Say Payment Options Influence Where They Shop Online
70% of Shoppers Say Payment Options Influence Where They Shop Online
October 09, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Retailers continue to grapple with shopping cart abandonment. A February report by PYMNTS Intelligence and Adobe reveals insights that could help online merchants boost conversion...

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