Consumer Spending

Rising Prices Give Consumers Pause Before They Reach for Digital Wallets, P2P Apps

Rising Prices Give Consumers Pause Before They Reach for Digital Wallets, P2P Apps
Rising Prices Give Consumers Pause Before They Reach for Digital Wallets, P2P Apps
April 15, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Inflation continued to be a factor for shoppers during March, PYMNTS’ latest study tracking consumer spending and eCommerce trends found. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in Data: eCommerce Slumped in March but It’s Hardly Dead
Today in Data: eCommerce Slumped in March but It’s Hardly Dead
April 15, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, the latest U.S. Department of Commerce report shows that eCommerce dipped 6.4% in March, but Amazon’s reported plans to add more benefits...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Biden Will Nominate Barr; Gopuff Delivers New Exec; Spending More for Less; Compliance Balancing Act; Subscribing to Innovation
PYMNTS AM Radar: Biden Will Nominate Barr; Gopuff Delivers New Exec; Spending More for Less;...
April 15, 2022  |  Personnel

It’s finally Friday, the superhero of the workweek. Today is Friday (April 15), but taxes aren’t due — yet. Tax Day was bumped to Monday (April...

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New Data Show Consumers Are Buying Less, Spending More and Changing Habits
New Data Show Consumers Are Buying Less, Spending More and Changing Habits
April 15, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

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US Consumers Spend 10x More on Groceries at Walmart Than Amazon
US Consumers Spend 10x More on Groceries at Walmart Than Amazon
April 14, 2022  |  Retail

Last year, Amazon captured almost five times the share of U.S. household spending on electronics, appliances, sporting goods, hobbies, music and books than Walmart. Get...

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Amazon’s Andy Jassy Hints More Prime Benefits on the Way
Amazon’s Andy Jassy Hints More Prime Benefits on the Way
April 14, 2022  |  Amazon

In his first letter to shareholders since taking the reins from Jeff Bezos in July, Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy provided a history lesson...

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Smartphones and Contextual Rewards Soothe Inflation’s Sticker Shock and Close the Sale
Smartphones and Contextual Rewards Soothe Inflation’s Sticker Shock and Close the Sale
April 14, 2022  |  Retail

Each and every one of us — no matter the income bracket — is aware of just how much prices at the pump, in the...

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Gen’l Merchandise, Appliances Offset Weak eComm as March Retail Sales Rise 0.5%
Gen’l Merchandise, Appliances Offset Weak eComm as March Retail Sales Rise 0.5%
April 14, 2022  |  Retail

Despite rising food, fuel and housing costs that have distorted household budgets, U.S. consumers continued to shop last month, pushing overall retail sales up by...

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NEW DATA: Why Amazon Is Winning the Retail Battle Over Walmart
NEW DATA: Why Amazon Is Winning the Retail Battle Over Walmart
April 13, 2022  |  Retail

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