Consumer Spending

Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases
Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases
November 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As the annual holiday shopping ritual ramps up, consumers’ finances are less robust than they might appear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Ulta Beauty Uses AI to Bridge Social Discovery and In-Store Experiences
Ulta Beauty Uses AI to Bridge Social Discovery and In-Store Experiences
November 18, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Watch more: From Scroll to Store: How Ulta Beauty Is Connecting Commerce, Content and Community Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amazon and Walmart Race to Win Over a Cautious Consumer
Amazon and Walmart Race to Win Over a Cautious Consumer
November 14, 2025  |  retail

Amazon and Walmart have spent decades defining the competitive perimeter of American retail, each shaping consumer behavior at enormous scale. Get the Full Story Complete...

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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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