Consumer Spending news and trends

November Sales Get a Boost as Consumers Turn to Online Retail

January 14, 2026
JPMorgan’s Dimon Bets on Tech and AI as Apple Card Buildout Begins
Earnings // January 13, 2026

JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings results, released before the market opened Tuesday (Jan. 13), reflect a bank preparing to spend more through 2026, with technology, artificial intelligence and payments infrastructure absorbing a growing share of investment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
Retail // January 13, 2026

For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
Consumer Finance // January 09, 2026

The new year has dawned with consumers in the United States navigating a cooling labor market, elevated borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
News // 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 consumers manage timing gaps between income and expenses.

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November Sales Get a Boost as Consumers Turn to Online Retail

January 14, 2026
In the wake of the government shutdown, the delayed November retail sales report that debuted Wednesday (Jan. 14) offers a clear snapshot of how, and where, consumers were spending as the holiday season approached, revealing a familiar but important theme: online channels remained a steady pillar of retail growth even as shoppers became more selective. […]

Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart

January 13, 2026
For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital

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...

Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners

January 08, 2026
A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a temporary condition. Get the Full...

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Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices

January 02, 2026
Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

UK Card Spending Dips for First Time Since COVID

December 30, 2025
British consumers reportedly pulled back on their debit and credit card spending this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Malls Draw Gen Z Shoppers by Providing Opportunities to Socialize

December 29, 2025
Malls are drawing Gen Z shoppers by catering to young people’s desire to socialize in real life and away from screens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof Says Holiday Shoppers Seek Value

December 23, 2025
Holiday shoppers are willing to spend but are looking for value, Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC Tuesday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...