Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Consumers Brace to Cut Back on Restaurant Dining Over Holidays
November 22, 2023

As the holiday season pressures budgets, most consumers plan to reduce their spending on restaurant dining. 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...

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Mobile-Only Restaurants Rub Consumers the Wrong Way
November 21, 2023

Even when consumers are ordering restaurant meals for pickup, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, the majority would rather not be limited to exclusively making purchases via mobile device. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Gen Zs Live With Family to Save Money; Gen Xs as Caregivers
November 16, 2023

Household composition, particularly the ratio between income earners and household members, is a critical factor in assessing a consumer’s financial stability, especially with the escalating costs of essentials like food and housing straining American households.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
November 10, 2023

Consumers’ expectations on the economy — and particularly inflation — continue to sour. 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....

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Gen X Leads Mobile Adoption for Grocery Purchases
November 09, 2023

Despite not being digital natives, Generation X is leading the way for mobile payments, surpassing the other generations in how often this method is used in grocery and non-grocery purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Middle-Income Consumers Lose 18% of Savings Due to Inflation
November 09, 2023

The high and persistent inflation that has shaken the global economy in recent years has also seeped into U.S. households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
October 30, 2023

Despite a decline in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains the predominant lifestyle for a significant portion of Americans.  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...

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24% of Consumers Worry Installment Plans Could Lead to Overspending
October 26, 2023

Installment plans have become a preferred payment method for consumers. 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...

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1 in 4 Consumers Spend Indulgently on Streaming Services
October 20, 2023

As consumers mind their spending on nonessential goods and services, PYMNTS Intelligence finds that a significant share of the population believes that they spend liberally on streaming subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...