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Consumers Want Personalized Promotions; Just Half Receive Relevant Ones

Consumers Want Personalized Promotions; Just Half Receive Relevant Ones
Consumers Want Personalized Promotions; Just Half Receive Relevant Ones
March 01, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Everyone likes a customized gift, right?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Consumers Cool on Spending Even as Inflation Slows
Consumers Cool on Spending Even as Inflation Slows
February 29, 2024  |  Economy

The headlines Thursday (Feb. 29) trumpet the fact that inflation rose in January at the rate most people expected — by 3% month on month....

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Lack of Payments Choice Risks Higher Cart Abandonment on Online Brand Sites
Lack of Payments Choice Risks Higher Cart Abandonment on Online Brand Sites
February 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

Cart abandonment, a key element of increasing online conversion, poses a significant challenge for online marketplaces, retailer and brand sites. This issue is increasingly worrisome...

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Thredd’s McCarthy: Capital One-Discover Deal Will Transcend Market Share Grab
Thredd’s McCarthy: Capital One-Discover Deal Will Transcend Market Share Grab
February 29, 2024  |  Acquisitions

The news that Capital One has launched a $35 billion bid to acquire Discover Financial has shaken up the financial services industry. Get the Full...

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Authentication Gold Standard Balances Security and Utility
Authentication Gold Standard Balances Security and Utility
February 29, 2024  |  Authentication

If payments make the world go ’round, authentication keeps it spinning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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AI Moves From GPS to Copilot for the Insurance Industry
AI Moves From GPS to Copilot for the Insurance Industry
February 29, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

In many ways, the insurance industry helped hone the algorithms behind artificial intelligence technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Credit Unions Explore Digital Pathways to Transform SMB Lending
Credit Unions Explore Digital Pathways to Transform SMB Lending
February 29, 2024  |  SMBs

While traditional financial institutions (FIs) have historically dominated the industry, credit unions (CUs) have carved out a unique niche, serving the needs of their members...

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Millennials Pull Rank as Brand Ambassadors; Gen Z Tougher Customers
Millennials Pull Rank as Brand Ambassadors; Gen Z Tougher Customers
February 29, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

With so much consumer review information accessible on the go, the days of simply rolling the dice and taking a chance on a local restaurant...

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New Shoppable Media Emerges in Blow to Industry Pioneers QVC and HSN
New Shoppable Media Emerges in Blow to Industry Pioneers QVC and HSN
February 28, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers increasingly expecting their shoppable media experiences to flow more seamlessly between entertainment and commerce, traditional shopping networks such as HSN and QVC are...

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