The head of buy now, pay later provider Affirm says gas prices are weighing on consumers. “The U.S. consumer undoubtedly sees the higher gas prices,...
A sick day may last 24 hours. The financial effects can stay much longer. For millions of workers, one missed shift can reduce the next...
Dollar Tree continues to attract middle-income and higher-income shoppers as consumers deal with inflation. The discount retailer reported earnings Thursday (Aug. 27) showing its total sales for...
Inflation remained stubborn in July, but consumers got something they have not always had during the recent run-up in prices: income growth that gave them...
Kohl’s sales continue to slip as its shoppers continue to face household budgetary pressures. The department store chain reported quarterly earnings Wednesday (Aug. 26) showing...
Consumer confidence barely moved in August, but the stability of the headline number conceals two trends that matter for spending: Americans feel better about the...
Years of inflation, promotions, personalized discounts and constantly shifting online prices have made shoppers better at finding deals. They have also made it harder for...
Walmart’s affordability push is showing up in what shoppers are buying, with transactions and unit volumes rising as the retailer cut prices on everything from...
America’s phone-carrying shopper is becoming less of a bargain hunter and more of an in-aisle decision maker. That shift stands out in PYMNTS Intelligence’s 2026...