Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Consumption Becomes Controversial as One-Third of Consumers Won’t Quit Pricey Purchases
June 04, 2023

Affording luxury has taken on a new meaning, as many consumers have cut out all but the essentials.  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...

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Millennials Turn to BNPL for Grocery Purchases
June 01, 2023

It may seem surprising that consumers are paying for their milk in installments, but PYMNTS research reveals that grocery is actually one of the most common types of buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchases, especially for millennials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Report: Whether a Consumer Lives Paycheck to Paycheck Depends on Where They Live
June 01, 2023

Things are tough all over, and six-figure earners are not immune, as prices for fundamentals like food, housing and transportation are causing more high earners to face paycheck-to-paycheck living realities that are compounded by where they choose to live.   Get the Full Story Complete...

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Grocery Shoppers Are More Loyal to Merchants Than to Products
May 31, 2023

As consumers adjust their spending in response to grocery inflation, shoppers are challenged to make difficult decisions about their food spending. Yet, fewer than half of all consumers are willing to trade down from their favorite merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Grocery Shoppers Pinch Pennies on CPG While Splurging on Perishables
May 30, 2023

As grocery shoppers look to manage their spending in the face of high inflation, many are turning to less expensive merchants for high-trust items like consumer packaged goods (CPG), but consumers are less willing to make compromises on fresh, perishable foods. Get the Full Story...

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China Enjoys ‘Incremental Rebound’ in Consumer Spending
May 28, 2023

Consumer spending in China is slowly but surely recovering from COVID. 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...

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Debt Ceiling Battle Triggers Slide in Consumer Sentiment 
May 28, 2023

The debt ceiling deal didn’t happen soon enough to prevent a decline in consumer confidence. 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,...

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Grocery Shoppers Don’t Scrimp When Buying Food for Their Pets
May 26, 2023

As ongoing macroeconomic challenges put pressure on consumers’ grocery shopping budgets, many are turning to lower-quality goods to save on cost, but few are willing to subject their pets to the same treatment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Baby Boomers and Seniors Turn to Ready-to-Eat Meals for Cost Savings
May 25, 2023

Grocers and other food retailers can win the spending of older consumers by offering low-cost ready-to-eat meal options. 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...