Consumer Spending

Data Shows Most Consumers Are Managing Credit Despite Pressures

Data Shows Most Consumers Are Managing Credit Despite Pressures
Data Shows Most Consumers Are Managing Credit Despite Pressures
August 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The conventional wisdom is that consumers in the United States, burdened by debt, are trapped in a cycle of using credit to get what they...

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New Data Shows Women Decide When and How to Cut Back
New Data Shows Women Decide When and How to Cut Back
August 06, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When it comes to escaping the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, men are more likely than women to think they can simply tighten their belts. Get the Full...

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Credit Card Loyalty Shifts as Millennials Prioritize Value Over Gimmicks
Credit Card Loyalty Shifts as Millennials Prioritize Value Over Gimmicks
August 06, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Generation Z and millennial consumers are rewriting the rules of engagement when it comes to credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Debit Volumes Surge as Consumers Embrace Flexible Credentials
Debit Volumes Surge as Consumers Embrace Flexible Credentials
August 04, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

On Wednesday (July 30), PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster wrote: “The most important credential that has emerged for enabling payment and purchase flexibility is not a new...

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Earnings Season Shows Consumer Spending Bucking a Cautious Outlook
Earnings Season Shows Consumer Spending Bucking a Cautious Outlook
August 04, 2025  |  Economy

There’s a prevailing sense of caution, a consumer mood that can even be called gloomy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Luxury Brands Pinched as Tourism Declines in Europe
Luxury Brands Pinched as Tourism Declines in Europe
August 04, 2025  |  Retail

Tariffs and a decline in tourism in Japan and Europe are reportedly hurting the luxury sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ten Fun (and Slightly Bizarre) Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
Ten Fun (and Slightly Bizarre) Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
August 02, 2025  |  Retail

Back-to-school spending is at a record high, with parents shelling out over $1,200 per household and turning to financing to cover costs. Get the Full...

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34% of Shoppers Choose Not to Spend When Credit is Denied
34% of Shoppers Choose Not to Spend When Credit is Denied
August 01, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer credit presents a challenge for financial institutions, as new research reveals revenue and customer relationships at stake when preferred payment methods become unavailable. Get...

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