Consumer Spending news and trends

Consumer Discretionary Brands Face Steepest Earnings Slump Since 2020
Economy // March 06, 2026

Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

eCommerce a Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
Retail // March 06, 2026

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
Consumer Insights // March 04, 2026

Corporate earnings releases and conference calls often serve as a real-time test of economic narratives. 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,...

FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
Consumer Insights // March 04, 2026

There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. 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...

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FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis

March 04, 2026
There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. 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 to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending

March 03, 2026
As the PYMNTS audience saw in Monday’s newsletter (March 2) there’s some wisdom to be gleaned from crowds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value

February 26, 2026
Financial stress is no longer just shaping what Americans buy. It is reshaping how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Three Generations Face the Same Bills and Make Different Moves

February 25, 2026
Picture three Americans staring at the same electric bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Consumer Discretionary Brands Face Steepest Earnings Slump Since 2020

March 06, 2026
Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). 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 […]

Target Faces Pushback From Investors on Management Tactics

March 01, 2026
Target is reportedly facing criticism from a group of investors unhappy with its management’s decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Companies Ramp Up Prices Following Holiday Break

February 16, 2026
Consumers enjoyed a break from price increases during the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers

February 11, 2026
The Trump Administration’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would harm access to credit as well as consumer spending in several sectors of the economy, Citi’s head of U.S....