The Data Point

93% of Truckers Want Instant Pay, Exposing a Supply Chain Weak Spot
93% of Truckers Want Instant Pay, Exposing a Supply Chain Weak Spot
July 31, 2025  |  Transportation

The financial stability of the nation’s supply chain hinges on its fleet drivers, making the high turnover rate in this critical sector a pressing concern...

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Digital Wallets Win Online, Lag In-Store
Digital Wallets Win Online, Lag In-Store
July 30, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The global payment landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, with the widespread adoption of mobile wallets hinging less on technological availability and more...

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Scammers Share of Banking Fraud Losses Doubles to 27%
Scammers Share of Banking Fraud Losses Doubles to 27%
July 29, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The escalating sophistication of financial scams is forcing financial institutions to re-evaluate their defense strategies, as new research reveals that criminals are now mimicking legitimate...

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Consumers Favor Debit In-Store, Credit and Wallets Online
Consumers Favor Debit In-Store, Credit and Wallets Online
July 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A new report from PYMNTS Intelligence reveals a nuanced landscape of consumer shopping and payment habits, challenging some long-held assumptions about generational digital divides and...

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Businesses Use Credit Card Tactics to Boost Pay by Bank
Businesses Use Credit Card Tactics to Boost Pay by Bank
July 22, 2025  |  Payment Methods

A new report suggests that while initial cost concerns may deter merchants from adopting pay by bank, the long-term financial and operational benefits for consumer-facing...

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Back-to-Office Mandates Spur 60% Jump in Weekend Grocery Shopping Habits
Back-to-Office Mandates Spur 60% Jump in Weekend Grocery Shopping Habits
July 21, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The back-to-the-office movement is proving to be a powerful catalyst for significant shifts in consumer purchasing behavior, impacting everything from daily meal choices to long-term...

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Nearly Half of Self-Checkout Thieves Are Repeat Offenders
Nearly Half of Self-Checkout Thieves Are Repeat Offenders
July 18, 2025  |  self service retail

The promise of frictionless retail through self-checkout once faltered, but a new wave of smart, unattended solutions is now poised to redefine consumer commerce and...

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Almost All Cross-Border Shoppers Want to Pay With Local Currency
Almost All Cross-Border Shoppers Want to Pay With Local Currency
July 17, 2025  |  Cross Border Commerce

Global expansion for eCommerce merchants, while offering vast opportunity, remains a complex arena where payment failures and consumer preferences can quickly derail international sales, according...

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40% of Consumers Use Credit Cards to Pay for Travel Services
40% of Consumers Use Credit Cards to Pay for Travel Services
July 15, 2025  |  Payment Methods

A new analysis from PYMNTS reveals that consumer payment behavior is largely driven by entrenched habits and the nature of the purchase, with distinct patterns...

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