Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Gen Z Shoppers Want Things, Not Experiences
April 22, 2024

As consumers save for big purchases, Gen Z is proving to be the only generation that would rather save up for an object they will get to keep than an experience that will make a memory, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CFPB Flags Gaming Data Practices, but Younger Consumers Comfortable Sharing Data
April 18, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a report listing regulatory concerns around how gaming and virtual reality companies facilitate transactions and collect sensitive data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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High-Earning Consumers Prefer Luxury Experiences Over Things
April 16, 2024

When it comes to living large, big earners like to splurge on making memories more so than on, say, a new handbag, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Consumer Sentiment ‘Remarkably Steady’ for Fourth Consecutive Month
April 12, 2024

Consumer sentiment remained essentially unchanged in April, as it has been since the beginning of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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55% of U.S. Shoppers Prefer Buying Groceries From Large Merchants
April 10, 2024

In the recently-released “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: SMB Edition,” PYMNTS Intelligence found most consumers today expect digital innovations when they shop. This expectation in practice often translates into a preference for bigger stores because they have the size and scale to innovate. Get the Full...

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Consumer Anxiety Over Debt Highest Since Pandemic  
April 09, 2024

The latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that consumer concerns about inflation are holding steady, but their anxieties over debt are on the rise.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Consumers Want to Buy Retail Products via a Super App
April 08, 2024

The majority of consumers in the United States and Australia want the option to buy retail products online from a single, unified platform that spans a range of their day-to-day routines, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024

Wages are increasing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications...

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Nearly 41% of UK Consumers Are Considered ‘Digital Enthusiasts’ 
April 05, 2024

In compiling the “U.K. Edition of the 2024 Global Digital Shopping Index,” PYMNTS Intelligence found that when compared to consumers in other regions, U.K. consumers are highly receptive to digitally-enhanced shopping features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...