Consumer Spending

Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: 150M Prime Members And Super Bowl Commercials Take The Field
Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: 150M Prime Members And Super Bowl Commercials Take The Field
January 31, 2020  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

The big winner in the headlines race this week was certainly Amazon, which dropped a stronger than expected Q4 earnings report capped off with the...

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CBA Invests $200M In Klarna For Australian Rollout
CBA Invests $200M In Klarna For Australian Rollout
January 30, 2020  |  Payment Methods

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has invested $200 million in the Swedish FinTech unicorn Klarna, the buy now, pay later service for shoppers, both...

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GDP Data May Hint At Consumer Spending Slowdown
GDP Data May Hint At Consumer Spending Slowdown
January 30, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. economy is still showing growth, yes, but growth is slowing — and may be slowing enough to stir up some caution. Get the...

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Trust And Speed Light A New Path To Omnichannel Retail
Trust And Speed Light A New Path To Omnichannel Retail
January 22, 2020  |  Retail

For retailers, nothing really ever comes easy — and things aren’t getting any easier, at least when it involves gaining and retaining customers. Get the...

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Home Improvement Spending Rises 1.5 Pct In Q4
Home Improvement Spending Rises 1.5 Pct In Q4
January 20, 2020  |  Economy

The home repair and remodeling market has been declining in the last year, but some recent indicators in the economy show that the industry could...

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Banks’ Earnings Show Digital Traction Amid Buoyant Consumer Spending
Banks’ Earnings Show Digital Traction Amid Buoyant Consumer Spending
January 20, 2020  |  Earnings

There are a few common themes among big bank earnings reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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How ‘Contact Us’ And The Kardashians Ignited Afterpay In The US
How ‘Contact Us’ And The Kardashians Ignited Afterpay In The US
January 20, 2020  |  Retail

Never underestimate the value of the “Contact Us” form that every merchant and service provider places somewhere on its website — because no one knows...

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Retail Numbers Underscore US Consumer/eCommerce Strength
Retail Numbers Underscore US Consumer/eCommerce Strength
January 17, 2020  |  Retail

Three in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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For Payments Firms, Trade Deal’s First Step In Long Journey Into China
For Payments Firms, Trade Deal’s First Step In Long Journey Into China
January 16, 2020  |  Commerce

The trade deal between China and the U.S. – Phase One, anyway — has been signed. Now comes the hard part: Making sure both sides...

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