[…] Card-Linked Discounts May Win Over Inflation-Concerned Consumers | PYMNTS. As PYMNTS reported this week, while most U.S. consumers appear untroubled by the prospect of near-term inflation, their anxiety levels rise at the prospect of long-term inflation. It’s unclear how those forward-looking concerns might impact immediate consumer spending habits, but proactive merchants may want to look at recent purchasing patterns to gain insights into steps they can take to win over inflation-conscious consumers. […]