Consumer Spending

Debit Volumes Surge as Consumers Embrace Flexible Credentials

Debit Volumes Surge as Consumers Embrace Flexible Credentials
Debit Volumes Surge as Consumers Embrace Flexible Credentials
August 04, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

On Wednesday (July 30), PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster wrote: “The most important credential that has emerged for enabling payment and purchase flexibility is not a new...

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Earnings Season Shows Consumer Spending Bucking a Cautious Outlook
Earnings Season Shows Consumer Spending Bucking a Cautious Outlook
August 04, 2025  |  Economy

There’s a prevailing sense of caution, a consumer mood that can even be called gloomy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Luxury Brands Pinched as Tourism Declines in Europe
Luxury Brands Pinched as Tourism Declines in Europe
August 04, 2025  |  Retail

Tariffs and a decline in tourism in Japan and Europe are reportedly hurting the luxury sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ten Fun (and Slightly Bizarre) Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
Ten Fun (and Slightly Bizarre) Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
August 02, 2025  |  Retail

Back-to-school spending is at a record high, with parents shelling out over $1,200 per household and turning to financing to cover costs. Get the Full...

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34% of Shoppers Choose Not to Spend When Credit is Denied
34% of Shoppers Choose Not to Spend When Credit is Denied
August 01, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer credit presents a challenge for financial institutions, as new research reveals revenue and customer relationships at stake when preferred payment methods become unavailable. Get...

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Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June
Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June
July 31, 2025  |  Economy

Both incomes and consumer spending increased in June, according to estimates released Thursday (July 31) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Get the Full...

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Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
July 31, 2025  |  Economy

How are the world’s consumer brands dealing with ongoing U.S. tariffs? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Economy Rebounds on Import Drop and Consumer Spending Strength
Economy Rebounds on Import Drop and Consumer Spending Strength
July 30, 2025  |  Economy

A drop in imports and a pickup in consumer spending led real gross domestic product (GDP) to return to growth in the second quarter, according...

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Consumers Favor Debit In-Store, Credit and Wallets Online
Consumers Favor Debit In-Store, Credit and Wallets Online
July 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A new report from PYMNTS Intelligence reveals a nuanced landscape of consumer shopping and payment habits, challenging some long-held assumptions about generational digital divides and...

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