Consumer Spending

CBDCs’ Relevance Questioned After Canada Casts Skepticism

CBDCs’ Relevance Questioned After Canada Casts Skepticism
CBDCs’ Relevance Questioned After Canada Casts Skepticism
August 11, 2023  |  CBDC

It’s a widely reported data point that 93% of central banks are in at least some stage of deploying — or at least exploring —...

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LendingClub: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle Is Cash-Strapped Americans’ New Norm
LendingClub: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle Is Cash-Strapped Americans’ New Norm
August 11, 2023  |  Economy

Increasing costs on everyday items such as groceries, utilities and insurance continue to strain household budgets across the United States. Get the Full Story Complete...

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James Allen Offers ChatGPT Assistant Subscriptions to Shoppers
James Allen Offers ChatGPT Assistant Subscriptions to Shoppers
August 11, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has become a major trend in retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
August 09, 2023  |  Economy

The world is facing a major slowdown in global trade as economic growth weakens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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P2P Transaction Volume Up 25% as Firms Rush to the Space
P2P Transaction Volume Up 25% as Firms Rush to the Space
August 09, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, a long-standing vehicle for transactions between consumers, has evolved recently into usage between merchants and consumers as well. The steady growth of...

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Nearly One in Four Gen Z Shoppers Won’t Buy If BNPL Not Offered
Nearly One in Four Gen Z Shoppers Won’t Buy If BNPL Not Offered
August 09, 2023  |  BNPL

Traditional credit is more difficult to access and increasingly expensive to maintain as the Federal Reserve keeps raising rates, driving some consumers are seeking alternative...

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Credit Card Balances Pass $1 Trillion as Consumers Rely on Payment Method
Credit Card Balances Pass $1 Trillion as Consumers Rely on Payment Method
August 08, 2023  |  Credit Cards

It’s the $1 trillion milestone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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As on-Site Dining Dwindles, QSRs Pivot to Meet Customers at Home and in the Car 
As on-Site Dining Dwindles, QSRs Pivot to Meet Customers at Home and in the Car 
August 07, 2023  |  ResTech

Home is where the heart is — the car, too, at least when it comes to burgers and fries. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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