PYMNTS Intelligence

47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items

47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items
47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items
May 15, 2025  |  Social Commerce

Despite the booming influencer marketing landscape, American consumers exhibit a strong inclination to conduct independent research before committing to a purchase based on a social...

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America’s Second Shift: Why Side Hustles Are Now a Financial Lifeline
America’s Second Shift: Why Side Hustles Are Now a Financial Lifeline
May 14, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The 9-to-5 workday is going the way of the door-to-door salesman. So is the definition of “work.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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40% of Subprime Borrowers Have Applied for BNPL
40% of Subprime Borrowers Have Applied for BNPL
May 14, 2025  |  BNPL

Despite significant systemic barriers, consumers classified as subprime remain active participants in the credit market, seeking both traditional products and alternative options to manage finances...

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From Faked Invoices to Faked Executives, GenAI Has Transformed Fraud
From Faked Invoices to Faked Executives, GenAI Has Transformed Fraud
May 14, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence, encompassing technologies like deepfakes and advanced voice synthesis, has become a double-edged sword in payments and cybersecurity. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Why Fast-Moving Issuers Win in a World of Customer Impatience
Why Fast-Moving Issuers Win in a World of Customer Impatience
May 14, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

Anyone who wants to learn about a winning mindset can find no shortage of quotes to get inspired. Maybe the best one comes from the...

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Mobile-First Playbook: Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases
Mobile-First Playbook: Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases
May 13, 2025  |  Retail

Consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are mobile shopping leaders. They rank first in mobile shopping among the eight countries surveyed in PYMNTS Intelligence’s...

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New Data Shows Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic
New Data Shows Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic
May 13, 2025  |  Economy

Economically, it’s starting to feel like the height of the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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US BNPL Transactions Hit $175 Billion Amid Shifting Consumer Demands
US BNPL Transactions Hit $175 Billion Amid Shifting Consumer Demands
May 13, 2025  |  BNPL

The traditional pillars of consumer credit are undergoing a profound transformation as “pay later” options, once a niche for specific shoppers, are now redefining how...

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