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High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
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High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
May 21, 2023

Affluent paycheck-to-paycheck earners curb, but don’t completely cut, spending across categories when faced with budget concerns.  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...

Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge
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Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge
May 19, 2023

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Yellen Reportedly Says Banking Industry May Need More Mergers
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Yellen Reportedly Says Banking Industry May Need More Mergers
May 19, 2023

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Retail Spending’s Headline Rebound Masks Pullback on Discretionary Items
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Retail Spending’s Headline Rebound Masks Pullback on Discretionary Items
May 16, 2023

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Consumers Pare Spending on Grocery and Retail Even as Inflation Slows
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Consumers Pare Spending on Grocery and Retail Even as Inflation Slows
May 10, 2023

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More Than Half of Consumers Skip the Snack Food Aisle to Lower Grocery Bills
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More Than Half of Consumers Skip the Snack Food Aisle to Lower Grocery Bills
May 09, 2023

As food prices continue to rise, consumers are doing everything in their power to save where they can, challenging grocers to find new ways to retain their loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

69% of Consumers Lower Retail Spend as 36% of Grocery Shoppers Buy Cheaper Brands
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69% of Consumers Lower Retail Spend as 36% of Grocery Shoppers Buy Cheaper Brands
May 09, 2023

From retail items to groceries, the inflation monster has consumers looking for any lower-priced port in the storm, and that means finding merchants with pricing to match the purse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Restaurants Benefit From Continued Demand for Luxuries Amid Inflation
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Restaurants Benefit From Continued Demand for Luxuries Amid Inflation
May 02, 2023

Even as consumers strain under inflation, they continue to spring for luxuries, to restaurants’ benefit. 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,...

Drained Savings Push 21% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Into Financial Distress
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Drained Savings Push 21% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Into Financial Distress
May 02, 2023

Consumers are drifting deeper into financial uncertainty while scrambling to cover costs. 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...