Consumer Spending

eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip

eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
March 06, 2026  |  Retail

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the...

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Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Corporate earnings releases and conference calls often serve as a real-time test of economic narratives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending
Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending
March 03, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

As the PYMNTS audience saw in Monday’s newsletter (March 2) there’s some wisdom to be gleaned from crowds. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Target Faces Pushback From Investors on Management Tactics
Target Faces Pushback From Investors on Management Tactics
March 01, 2026  |  Retail

Target is reportedly facing criticism from a group of investors unhappy with its management’s decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
February 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

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Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value
Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value
February 26, 2026  |  eCommerce

Financial stress is no longer just shaping what Americans buy. It is reshaping how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Installment Payments Come to Luxury Retail as Wealthy Buyers Feel Price Pressures
Installment Payments Come to Luxury Retail as Wealthy Buyers Feel Price Pressures
February 25, 2026  |  Retail

About a hundred years ago, so the story goes, F. Scott Fitzgerald, chronicler of the Jazz Age, turned to Ernest Hemingway and remarked, “The rich...

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Three Generations Face the Same Bills and Make Different Moves
Three Generations Face the Same Bills and Make Different Moves
February 25, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Picture three Americans staring at the same electric bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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