Consumer Spending news and trends

Hourly Workers Are Drowning in Liquidity Gaps, and FinTech Has a Lifeline

May 11, 2026
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Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors
Debt // May 11, 2026

Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
Earnings // May 07, 2026

McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out low-priced meals and discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Kraft Heinz Slashes Prices as Consumer Affordability Hits Breaking Point
Retail // May 06, 2026

Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane said his company is focused on lowering prices because consumers are having trouble paying their bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
The Weekender // May 02, 2026

Mother’s Day is the annual moment when otherwise rational adults look into the maw of modern commerce and ask a spiritually revealing question: Is brunch enough? Usually, yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors

May 11, 2026
Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. 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 […]

Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work

April 30, 2026
The clearest sign of consumer strain may not be what households are cutting, but how many different ways they are trying to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the...

49% of Gen Z Say BNPL Shapes Where They Book Travel

April 29, 2026
For younger shoppers, buy now, pay later is not just a way to split a purchase. It is often a factor in where they choose to spend in the first...

Amazon and Walmart Push AI Deeper Into the Shopping Aisle

April 23, 2026
Winning in retail has a new goal line: the logic that drives consumer choice itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining

May 07, 2026
McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out low-priced meals and discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Kraft Heinz Slashes Prices as Consumer Affordability Hits Breaking Point

May 06, 2026
Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane said his company is focused on lowering prices because consumers are having trouble paying their bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Walmart Eyes Local Products as National Consumer Mood Sours

April 30, 2026
Walmart is reportedly expanding its local product lineup to attract an extremely pinched American consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Nearly a Third of US Drivers Have Negative Equity on Their Cars

April 26, 2026
Buying a car in America has gotten harder for a large portion of drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...