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January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power

January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
February 12, 2025  |  Economy

It’s not just about the eggs. Consumers were already feeling the pinch of higher inflation well before the January data on the Consumer Price Index...

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Consumers With Cash Flow Gaps Are 3.5x More Likely to Use BNPL
Consumers With Cash Flow Gaps Are 3.5x More Likely to Use BNPL
February 06, 2025  |  BNPL

As U.S. consumers face cash flow shortages, many are turning to alternative payment methods like buy now, pay later (BNPL) to help them manage their...

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Pepsi Sees ‘Blue Ocean Of Opportunity’ in Away-From-Home Foods
Pepsi Sees ‘Blue Ocean Of Opportunity’ in Away-From-Home Foods
February 04, 2025  |  Earnings

With snack food demand slipping, PepsiCo is looking to opportunities outside consumers’ homes. The food and beverage giant released earnings Tuesday (Feb. 4) showing a...

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52% of Payment Declines Are Debit Cards
52% of Payment Declines Are Debit Cards
February 04, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Despite a general decrease in payment issues, financially struggling consumers continue to face these disruptions at alarmingly high rates, especially when making essential purchases. According...

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As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties
As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties
January 29, 2025  |  Retail

As escalating costs strain household budgets, PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest paycheck-to-paycheck study, “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: Struggling Consumers Go to Short-Term Strategies to Manage...

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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial...

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Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
January 24, 2025  |  Payment Methods

When it comes to payments, the “set it and forget it” option certainly has its allure. Providing card or account details to a provider ensures...

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Household Spending Keeps Pace; Lower-Income Groups Feel the Heat
Household Spending Keeps Pace; Lower-Income Groups Feel the Heat
January 22, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Among the messages conveyed so far in the continuing cavalcade of earnings reports — especially from banks — is that consumer spending is buoyant, a...

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