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Target: Consumers’ Splurges on Experiences Cut Into Discretionary Retail Budgets

Target: Consumers’ Splurges on Experiences Cut Into Discretionary Retail Budgets
Target: Consumers’ Splurges on Experiences Cut Into Discretionary Retail Budgets
May 22, 2024  |  Earnings

As consumers look to balance their desire to treat themselves with ongoing economic concerns, Target is seeing shoppers’ shift to discretionary spending on experiences negatively impact their budgets for nonessential...

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Google Pay Expands BNPL and Says Goodbye to the CVV With Biometrics 
Google Pay Expands BNPL and Says Goodbye to the CVV With Biometrics 
May 22, 2024  |  Google

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Lowe’s Targets Smaller Pros for Bigger B2B Growth
Lowe’s Targets Smaller Pros for Bigger B2B Growth
May 21, 2024  |  Earnings

The home improvement sector is getting its affairs in order while eyeing a macro improvement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials
Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials
May 20, 2024  |  Retail

Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Why Gen Z Shops Merchants That Offer Pay Later Plans
Why Gen Z Shops Merchants That Offer Pay Later Plans
May 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Pay later plans have gained value since they offer consumers flexibility and better spend management. PYMNTS Intelligence reveals consumers’ preferences for these plans, particularly around...

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Klarna and Nets Team on BNPL for Nordic eCommerce Merchants
Klarna and Nets Team on BNPL for Nordic eCommerce Merchants
May 15, 2024  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna and payments service provider Nets partnered to bring more payment options to merchant clients in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Get the Full Story...

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As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
May 15, 2024  |  Economy

It remains to be seen if April will be the pause that refreshes or if consumers will pinch their wallets shut for a longer period, ushering in summer doldrums for...

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Adults Are Buying More Toys as Families Cut Back
Adults Are Buying More Toys as Families Cut Back
May 14, 2024  |  Retail

Parents are buying fewer toys and games for their children, but adult collectors are still splurging on premium dolls, figurines and such, and toy and game...

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