Amazon and Walmart have spent decades defining the competitive perimeter of American retail, each shaping consumer behavior at enormous scale. But no matter the innovations...
PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor...
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. It’s rendered the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Target is introducing new technology features to help customers shop for the holidays. The new features, announced Wednesday (Nov. 12), include gift recommendations powered by...
Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions....
Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. According to the latest Holiday Spending Survey from The Conference Board, the average...
As the government shutdown loomed, PYMNTS Intelligence last month found consumers’ optimism about their financial stability weakened as income growth trailed rising expenses. Four in...
McDonald’s reportedly urged restaurant operators to remain focused on value in a drive to reverse declining guest counts. In a memo to operators delivered after...