Consumer Spending

Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
May 22, 2025  |  Cash

After more than 200 years, it is time to say goodbye to the penny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
May 21, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury conglomerate LVMH reportedly told investors and analysts that demand remains soft due to weaker consumer confidence in China and other markets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’
Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’
May 21, 2025  |  Earnings

Target reported a 3.8% decrease in comparable sales for the first quarter and said it expects to see a low single-digit decline in sales for...

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eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend
eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend
May 21, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers are tightening their grips on their wallets — digital ones and the ones kept in pockets and purses — and yet eCommerce sales still...

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New Data Shows Premium Cards Win Big as Consumers Chase Top-Tier Rewards
New Data Shows Premium Cards Win Big as Consumers Chase Top-Tier Rewards
May 21, 2025  |  Credit Cards

How you pay for that new sofa you just bought on Wayfair matters deeply to the bank that issued your credit card. Consumers have, on...

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Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands
Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands
May 20, 2025  |  Travel Payments

The travel industry can call to mind pink sand beaches, loyalty points and upgrades. But behind the scenes, the sector is defined by the way...

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Credit Card Installments Have Reshaped Impulse Buying
Credit Card Installments Have Reshaped Impulse Buying
May 20, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Financial institutions and merchants face a persistent challenge: enabling consumers to navigate the inevitability of large, unplanned expenses without undue friction or financial strain. Get...

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25% of Subprime Consumers Use Credit for Nonessentials to Improve Credit Score
25% of Subprime Consumers Use Credit for Nonessentials to Improve Credit Score
May 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Contrary to perceptions of financial irresponsibility, a significant portion of subprime borrowers actively and strategically use credit to improve their financial standing, revealing an underserved...

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Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs
Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs
May 19, 2025  |  Retail

One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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