Consumer Spending

Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
November 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor...

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White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
November 12, 2025  |  Economy

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
November 12, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Target is introducing new technology features to help customers shop for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals
Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals
November 11, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions....

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Conference Board: Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season, Prioritizing Budget and Value
Conference Board: Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season, Prioritizing Budget and Value
November 11, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wages Lag, Wallets Tighten as Consumer Sentiment Slips Again
Wages Lag, Wallets Tighten as Consumer Sentiment Slips Again
November 07, 2025  |  Economy

As the government shutdown loomed, PYMNTS Intelligence last month found consumers’ optimism about their financial stability weakened as income growth trailed rising expenses. Four in...

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McDonald’s Tells Operators That Consumers Increasingly Seek Value
McDonald’s Tells Operators That Consumers Increasingly Seek Value
November 07, 2025  |  Earnings

McDonald’s reportedly urged restaurant operators to remain focused on value in a drive to reverse declining guest counts. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Priority Sees Pullback in Consumer Spending for Restaurants and Construction
Priority Sees Pullback in Consumer Spending for Restaurants and Construction
November 06, 2025  |  Earnings

Priority Technology Holdings saw slower growth in its Merchant Solutions segment in the third quarter as macroeconomic factors impacted restaurants, construction and wholesale trade, executives...

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Chime Targets High Earners as Everyday Essentials Fuel Card Spending
Chime Targets High Earners as Everyday Essentials Fuel Card Spending
November 06, 2025  |  Digital Banking

Chime Financial’s results released after the markets closed on Wednesday (Nov. 5) demonstrated double digit growth in the FinTech’s active membership base and increased usage...

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