holiday spending

5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
December 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Retailers Play the Value Card to Capture Consumer Spend
Retailers Play the Value Card to Capture Consumer Spend
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value...

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AI Helps Businesses Put Transactions on Nice or Naughty List 
AI Helps Businesses Put Transactions on Nice or Naughty List 
November 27, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The ongoing digital transformation of commerce and payments has radically reshaped the holiday shopping season.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday
Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday
November 23, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Amid the festive cheer, the holiday season is also accompanied by economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures. Consequently, numerous consumers in the United States are gearing...

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Retailers Expect Interest Rates and Inflation to Slow Holiday Spending
Retailers Expect Interest Rates and Inflation to Slow Holiday Spending
November 21, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly bracing for a tough holiday season, with economic demand slowing and outlooks mixed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
November 21, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As the holidays near, balancing tight budgets with the festive spirit can become a challenge. Which is why traditionally, many consumers turn to credit to...

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Study Finds Non-Gift Holiday Spending to Drop 26% as Consumers Trim Budgets
Study Finds Non-Gift Holiday Spending to Drop 26% as Consumers Trim Budgets
November 21, 2023  |  Retail

The average holiday shopper anticipates spending roughly $860 this year on non-gift holiday purchases such as live entertainment or retail products for personal use —...

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4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
November 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

One month before the start of the holiday season, 60% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck. Nineteen percent struggle to pay their monthly bills. These...

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