The U.S. economy is advancing on the strength of household spending even as the pace of income growth slips into a lower gear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now between ten and fourteen bucks. They remember when a fast-food meal cost a lot less than a movie ticket. And...
In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees as the default way paycheck-to-paycheck consumers manage timing gaps between income and expenses.
American consumers spent more this holiday season while using cross-channel shopping and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for bargain hunting and convenience, according to separate analyses by Mastercard and Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
January 30, 2026
Online shopping has stopped being a young person’s game, and the data now points to a broader shift: where consumers shop is increasingly tied to how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]
January 08, 2026
In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees as the default way paycheck-to-paycheck...
December 17, 2025
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December 09, 2025
Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show consumers believe prices will continue...
December 23, 2025
American consumers spent more this holiday season while using cross-channel shopping and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for bargain hunting and convenience, according to separate analyses by Mastercard and Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]
December 10, 2025
Consumer retail spending from the week before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1) was up 9% year over year, American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri said Wednesday (Dec....
October 24, 2025
Procter & Gamble is seeing a split in the shopping habits of consumers, with some buying the company’s products in bulk and others looking to spend only a small amount...
August 07, 2025
Instacart shoppers are ordering more often — and more carefully — as digital tools reframe how value is presented and perceived on the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the...
