Consumer Spending

Online Holiday Spending Already A Record-Breaker
Online Holiday Spending Already A Record-Breaker
December 07, 2018  |  Retail

Christmas is just around the corner, and online holiday shoppers have been busier and spending more than ever, according to a new report. Get the...

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First Data: Bricks Held Their Own Against The Clicks On Black Friday
First Data: Bricks Held Their Own Against The Clicks On Black Friday
December 04, 2018  |  Retail

Tough to beat was 2017's Black Friday shopping season, but beaten it was as U.S. consumers remained strong. A new report from First Data shows...

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From Friend’s Grandpa To Hip Elder Brother: Banks As Consumer Trust Anchors
From Friend’s Grandpa To Hip Elder Brother: Banks As Consumer Trust Anchors
December 03, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Almost five years ago (on Dec. 19, 2013), Target was breached. Roughly 40 million consumer credit cards were hacked, and the public outcry of shock...

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Wearable Use To Grow 26 Pct Globally In 2019
Wearable Use To Grow 26 Pct Globally In 2019
November 30, 2018  |  Wearables

A new report estimates that worldwide shipments of wearable devices will reach 225 million in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New Black Friday Data: Shoppers Spent Big (Or Stayed Home)
New Black Friday Data: Shoppers Spent Big (Or Stayed Home)
November 30, 2018  |  Retail

The dust has settled from Black Friday, from the door-busting deals and bursting inboxes of coupons to the parking lots full of cars. The numbers...

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Gift Card Spend Averages $59 Over Face Value
Gift Card Spend Averages $59 Over Face Value
November 28, 2018  |  Retail

First Data’s 2018 Prepaid Consumer Insights Study found that the average consumer is spending $59 more than the original value of their gift card, marking an...

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Thanksgiving Weekend Shoppers Surpass NRF’s Forecast
Thanksgiving Weekend Shoppers Surpass NRF’s Forecast
November 27, 2018  |  Retail

More than 165 million Americans shopped online or in stores during the period from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, surpassing the 164 million estimate the National...

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What Black Friday Tells Us About The Future Of Retail
What Black Friday Tells Us About The Future Of Retail
November 26, 2018  |  Mobile Commerce

The verdict is in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Black Friday Online Spending Jumped 24 Pct From 2017
Black Friday Online Spending Jumped 24 Pct From 2017
November 26, 2018  |  Retail

Black Friday sales soared this weekend, with more Americans choosing to skip the crowds and do the majority of their holiday shopping online. Reuters reported that...

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