Consumer Spending

GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
April 28, 2017  |  Economy

Slow going, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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India’s Ecommerce Impact Is Tiny But Not For Long
India’s Ecommerce Impact Is Tiny But Not For Long
April 28, 2017  |  Retail

India has been the next bastion of growth for eCommerce companies, including Amazon and Alibaba, but the market is still in its infancy, accounting for just...

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Sizzle Fizzle: Cash Is King, Bitcoin Slumps And Google Notches A Big Earnings Win
Sizzle Fizzle: Cash Is King, Bitcoin Slumps And Google Notches A Big Earnings Win
April 28, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Another exciting week as cash manages a surprise sizzle, Wave runs on Dunkin’ and small banks get a shot at regulatory relief. Looking less fizzy...

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Slowed Consumer Spending Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Brands
Slowed Consumer Spending Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Brands
April 27, 2017  |  Retail

It’s been a lackluster earnings season for big consumer brands like Procter & Gamble and Pepsi, as consumer spending habits seem to be tightening. Get...

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Estimate Shows Majority of US Amazon Shoppers Are Prime Members
Estimate Shows Majority of US Amazon Shoppers Are Prime Members
April 26, 2017  |  Amazon

A new study from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) estimates that Amazon Prime memberships doubled in the past two years to more than 80 million people in the U.S. —...

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Why The Market Liked Visa’s Quarterly Report Card
Why The Market Liked Visa’s Quarterly Report Card
April 21, 2017  |  VISA

Two quarters into Al Kelly's tenure as CEO, Visa reported a 37.2 increase in total payments volume on now 3.1 billion total cards. As for digital, well, that...

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These Three Businesses Were Most Popular With American Consumers In 2016
These Three Businesses Were Most Popular With American Consumers In 2016
April 11, 2017  |  Consumer Insights

A new index from The NPD Group’s Checkout Tracking SM shows that Walmart, McDonald’s and Target top the list of retailer and food service chains, with better...

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US Economy Slowed At Lower Pace In Q4 Than Previously Thought
US Economy Slowed At Lower Pace In Q4 Than Previously Thought
March 31, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Thanks to strong spending on the part of consumers, the U.S. economy slowed at lower pace than previously thought during the last quarter of the...

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US Retail Sales See February Slump
US Retail Sales See February Slump
March 16, 2017  |  Retail

Consumer spending data from February have disappointed as the U.S. Commerce Department posted the lowest growth in retail sales seen in the past six months...

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