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Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

With October just about to dawn, many stores are already prodding consumers to think about the holiday shopping season, where December looms as a make-or-break...

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1 in 4 CFOs Say AP Automation Reduces Payment Delays in Shipping
1 in 4 CFOs Say AP Automation Reduces Payment Delays in Shipping
September 27, 2023  |  Accounts Payable

Automation can improve efficiency, speed and accuracy in accounts receivable (AR), reducing days sales outstanding (DSO) and expediting payments. It also streamlines complex, error-prone accounts...

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Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, even as inflation has slowed. As of August 2023, 60%...

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27% of Consumers Skip Restaurant Purchases Altogether
27% of Consumers Skip Restaurant Purchases Altogether
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As restaurants look to drive traffic amid menu price inflation, more than 1 in 4 consumers are not making restaurant purchases at all, PYMNTS Intelligence...

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Consumer Confidence Data Points to Worries Over Income and Possible Recession
Consumer Confidence Data Points to Worries Over Income and Possible Recession
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are less than sanguine about their near-term income prospects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Gen X Turns to BNPL as Student Loan Repayment Trims Discretionary Spend
Gen X Turns to BNPL as Student Loan Repayment Trims Discretionary Spend
September 26, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

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How Transparency and High Earners Power a $96-Billion Subscription Industry 
How Transparency and High Earners Power a $96-Billion Subscription Industry 
September 26, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

In 2022, the subscription eCommerce market was valued at $96.61 billion, according to ReportLinker. As consumers increasingly embrace subscriptions, the sector is projected to be...

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FinTechs Prioritize Convenience, but Customers Want Faster Payments and More Choice
FinTechs Prioritize Convenience, but Customers Want Faster Payments and More Choice
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Today’s economy relies heavily on digitally oriented consumers, which makes moving money swiftly a crucial demand for financial service providers, particularly emerging FinTech issuers aiming...

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13% of Consumers Schedule Doctor’s Appointments via Voice Tech
13% of Consumers Schedule Doctor’s Appointments via Voice Tech
September 25, 2023  |  Voice Activation

Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with more and more industry players and stakeholders increasingly adopting newer technologies to simplify patients’ activities. Get...

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