Synchrony news and trends

Synchrony CFO Sees Consumers Spending Through Inflation Pressure
Earnings // July 21, 2026

The prevailing narrative says the consumer, squeezed by inflation, higher gas prices and a steady sense of uncertainty, is ready to pull back. Synchrony’s second-quarter results point in a more optimistic direction. People are still using their cards, and much of the growth is coming...

Synchrony Selects Carol Juel to Lead Digital Platform as Bart Schaller Retires
Personnel // June 29, 2026

Synchrony has announced three executive leadership changes as Bart Schaller retires from the consumer financial services company, where he most recently served as executive vice president and CEO of its Digital platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Synchrony Moves Dental Financing Beyond the Credit Score
Healthcare // June 23, 2026

When a dental patient considers care for a procedure like a new crown or a root canal and can’t pay for it up front, it’s time to check what may be a set of financial contradictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Relaunched Dick’s Sporting Goods Credit Card Offers 10% Back
Credit Cards // May 07, 2026

Dick’s Sporting Goods has relaunched its credit card program and now offers its cardholders 10% back in rewards on qualifying purchases at its brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Synchrony CFO Sees Consumers Spending Through Inflation Pressure

July 21, 2026
The prevailing narrative says the consumer, squeezed by inflation, higher gas prices and a steady sense of uncertainty, is ready to pull back. Synchrony’s second-quarter results point in a more optimistic direction. People are still using their cards, and much of the growth is coming from how often they spend rather than from bigger individual […]

Synchrony Puts Credit in the Test Kitchen

April 28, 2026
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With Synchrony’s Anita Chalkley Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Synchrony CFO Flags Momentum in Spending and Credit

April 22, 2026
Consumers are continuing to rely on cards as both a spending tool and a way to manage liquidity, and Synchrony’s latest quarter, as announced on Tuesday (April 21), indicates that...

Payments Alone No Longer Cut It for Small Businesses

April 16, 2026
Synchrony is launching a three-part interview series aimed at a central challenge facing small businesses: how to grow sales without putting more pressure on margins or adding friction for customers....

Quick Reads
Synchrony Selects Carol Juel to Lead Digital Platform as Bart Schaller Retires

June 29, 2026
Synchrony has announced three executive leadership changes as Bart Schaller retires from the consumer financial services company, where he most recently served as executive vice president and CEO of its Digital platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Relaunched Dick’s Sporting Goods Credit Card Offers 10% Back

May 07, 2026
Dick’s Sporting Goods has relaunched its credit card program and now offers its cardholders 10% back in rewards on qualifying purchases at its brands. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Walmart Website Now Accepts CareCredit for Health and Wellness Products

April 07, 2026
Synchrony’s CareCredit credit card can now be used to pay for select health and wellness products on Walmart.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fiserv and Synchrony Team on Patient Financing

January 12, 2026
Health and wellness providers who use Clover devices can now offer their patients CareCredit’s patient financing solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...