Consumer Spending

Credit Cards vs BNPL: A Matter of Shifting Shopper Demographics

Credit Cards vs BNPL: A Matter of Shifting Shopper Demographics
Credit Cards vs BNPL: A Matter of Shifting Shopper Demographics
June 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Access to credit, the value of credit in managing personal finances, and fear of debt are all coming into play at a time when over...

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

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...

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

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...

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MasterClass and Other Major Streaming Services Get Schooled in Post-Pandemic Pricing
MasterClass and Other Major Streaming Services Get Schooled in Post-Pandemic Pricing
May 31, 2023  |  Streaming

As inflation drags on, consumers are showing a strong attachment to their streaming services, but even beloved sources of online entertainment and learning aren’t immune...

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Restaurants’ Declining Service Threatens Diner Loyalty
Restaurants’ Declining Service Threatens Diner Loyalty
May 31, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurant prices rapidly rise, consumers are noting restaurants reducing costs by compromising on service — decisions that could come at the expense of diner...

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

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...

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Consumer Confidence Slide Sends Warning to Main Street Small Businesses
Consumer Confidence Slide Sends Warning to Main Street Small Businesses
May 30, 2023  |  SMBs

Consumer confidence continues to wane. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Credit Card Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark Amid ‘Nonstop’ Spending
Credit Card Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark Amid ‘Nonstop’ Spending
May 30, 2023  |  Debt

How high is America’s credit card debt? The answer varies from source to source. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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