holiday spending

27% of US Consumers Pulled Money From Savings to Manage Credit Card Debt
27% of US Consumers Pulled Money From Savings to Manage Credit Card Debt
February 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Rising prices continue to affect consumers’ purchasing power, making it more difficult for those in all income levels to live within their means, put aside...

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LendingClub Says Wealthier Consumers Adjusting to Inflation’s ‘New Reality’
LendingClub Says Wealthier Consumers Adjusting to Inflation’s ‘New Reality’
February 09, 2023  |  Economy

More of us are living paycheck to paycheck — straining to make ends meet — than at any point since the pandemic. “I was shocked...

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Report: Global Smartphone Sales See Largest Drop Ever
Report: Global Smartphone Sales See Largest Drop Ever
January 29, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Smartphone sales fell worldwide last year as consumers grew more cautious in their spending. That’s according to a recent report by market research firm IDC, which...

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Expedia Offers BNPL as Consumers Cut Back on Holiday Spending
Expedia Offers BNPL as Consumers Cut Back on Holiday Spending
November 21, 2022  |  BNPL

Travel website Expedia has teamed with buy now, pay later firm (BNPL) Afterpay for a program to let travelers pay for hotels and flights in installments. The move...

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Half of Financially Distressed Consumers Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
Half of Financially Distressed Consumers Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
November 16, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

With the shock waves of inflation continuing to weaken spending power, most United States consumers are toning down their expectations for the 2022 holiday shopping...

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American Consumers Expected to Spend $175 Each for Valentine’s Day
American Consumers Expected to Spend $175 Each for Valentine’s Day
January 31, 2022  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation says spending for Valentine’s Day will top $23.9 billion this year, according to a press release – the second highest year...

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Deep Dive: What 2021 Payment Trends Indicate for Debit Holiday Spending
Deep Dive: What 2021 Payment Trends Indicate for Debit Holiday Spending
January 11, 2022  |  Next-Gen Debit

Consumers’ holiday shopping behaviors have been thrown off course for the past two years, with the economic impacts of the global health crisis prompting many...

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Retailers Push Back Against ‘Non-Essential’ Label Ahead Of Black Friday
Retailers Push Back Against ‘Non-Essential’ Label Ahead Of Black Friday
November 22, 2020  |  Retail

Despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, retailers are fighting for a rework and loosening of shopping restrictions before Black Friday and the holiday season....

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Taking Digital Approaches To Marketplace, Restaurant Operations
Taking Digital Approaches To Marketplace, Restaurant Operations
July 27, 2020  |  Today In Data

Online marketplaces have been essential for companies and consumers who want to transact under stay-at-home mandates, but these platforms need formidable security approaches in place to...

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