Consumer Spending

Disposable Income Rises in Q4, but Will Consumers Keep Spending?

Disposable Income Rises in Q4, but Will Consumers Keep Spending?
Disposable Income Rises in Q4, but Will Consumers Keep Spending?
January 25, 2024  |  Economy

Headline numbers reveal that the United States economy keeps growing, outpacing expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Gen Z Is the Generation That Most Values Merchants’ Personalized Offers
Gen Z Is the Generation That Most Values Merchants’ Personalized Offers
January 24, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

While millennials value personalized offers from merchants and brands the most, as recently reported by PYMNTS Intelligence, Generation Z consumers value discounts less and are...

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Synchrony: Resilient Consumers Embrace ‘Pay Later’ Options as Credit Trends Normalize
Synchrony: Resilient Consumers Embrace ‘Pay Later’ Options as Credit Trends Normalize
January 23, 2024  |  Earnings

Synchrony Financial posted fourth-quarter results that showed charge-offs increasing as management pointed to credit normalization in the months ahead, and said the firm was also...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Retail Subscribers Prefer to Shop in-Store
Nearly 1 in 5 Retail Subscribers Prefer to Shop in-Store
January 23, 2024  |  Retail

In recent years, retail subscription platforms have introduced enhanced features like the ability to pause the subscription with no cost or free shipping to help...

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Affluent Consumers Most Likely to Use Store Card Installment Plans
Affluent Consumers Most Likely to Use Store Card Installment Plans
January 22, 2024  |  Payment Methods

In recent years, split-pay options have gained popularity among consumers of all demographic groups looking for greater flexibility in managing their expenses. Among all consumer...

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Synchrony’s POS Acquisition Underscores Paying Over Time’s Appeal Beyond the Cards
Synchrony’s POS Acquisition Underscores Paying Over Time’s Appeal Beyond the Cards
January 22, 2024  |  Acquisitions

In an age where consumers are grappling with ways to manage debt, but also finance the purchases they need, point-of-sale financing is gaining ground. Get...

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3 in 4 Consumers With Children Are Likely to Use Card-Linked Offers for Traveling
3 in 4 Consumers With Children Are Likely to Use Card-Linked Offers for Traveling
January 22, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Credit cards have become more than just a means of payment. With the rise of travel credit cards, consumers now have the opportunity to earn...

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As New Year Resolutions Often Fizzle, Will ‘Loud Budgeting’ Ring in Success?
As New Year Resolutions Often Fizzle, Will ‘Loud Budgeting’ Ring in Success?
January 20, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The start of a new year often triggers the adoption of new behaviors such as joining a new gym, eating healthier or even opting to...

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Consumers Turn to Social Media Platforms for Secondhand Products as Resale Partnerships Surge
Consumers Turn to Social Media Platforms for Secondhand Products as Resale Partnerships Surge
January 19, 2024  |  Retail

As the economy continues to grapple with rising prices and inflationary pressures, consumers are adjusting their purchasing habits to cope with the erosion of their...

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