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Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases

August 26, 2026
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Kohl’s Sales Dip As Consumers Prioritize Essentials
Earnings // August 26, 2026

Kohl’s sales continue to slip as its shoppers continue to face household budgetary pressures. 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...

Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide
Economy // August 25, 2026

Consumer confidence barely moved in August, but the stability of the headline number conceals two trends that matter for spending: Americans feel better about the jobs they have today, while confidence about jobs, income and business conditions six months from now is weakening. Get the...

Walmart and Amazon Rewrite the Price War
Retail // August 20, 2026

Years of inflation, promotions, personalized discounts and constantly shifting online prices have made shoppers better at finding deals. They have also made it harder for shoppers to know what anything is supposed to truly cost, a fact that is being sharpened against a backdrop of...

Walmart Sees Mid-Single-Digit Grocery Growth as Shoppers Prioritize Affordability
Earnings // August 20, 2026

Walmart’s affordability push is showing up in what shoppers are buying, with transactions and unit volumes rising as the retailer cut prices on everything from ground beef and groceries to fashion and school supplies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart and Amazon Rewrite the Price War

August 20, 2026
Years of inflation, promotions, personalized discounts and constantly shifting online prices have made shoppers better at finding deals. They have also made it harder for shoppers to know what anything is supposed to truly cost, a fact that is being sharpened against a backdrop of weakening shopper confidence and a globally softening macro environment. Get […]

45% Rise in Mobile Price Checks Shows Changes in Store Shopping

August 20, 2026
America’s phone-carrying shopper is becoming less of a bargain hunter and more of an in-aisle decision maker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Walmart’s Grocery Lead Faces a Higher-Margin Test

August 19, 2026
Walmart reports earnings Thursday (Aug. 20), and it enters with a valuable retail advantage that looks both powerful and underused. It captures the weekly grocery trip, yet Amazon increasingly captures what...

eCommerce Takes 17.1% of Retail Sales as Online Growth Accelerates

August 18, 2026
For every $100 Americans spent at retailers in the second quarter, $17.10 went through eCommerce, extending a gradual but persistent redirection of retail spending toward digital channels. Get the Full...

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Kohl’s Sales Dip As Consumers Prioritize Essentials

August 26, 2026
Kohl’s sales continue to slip as its shoppers continue to face household budgetary pressures. 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 […]

Consumer Spending Outpaces War Headwinds to Fuel 1.5% GDP Growth

July 30, 2026
Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed in the second quarter, according to an advance estimatereleased Thursday (July 30) by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Get the Full...

P&G Says Gas Prices Limiting Consumer Spending

July 29, 2026
Procter & Gamble says economic pressures have consumers focused on smaller pack sizes and promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Card Delinquencies Creep Up as Consumers Rely More on Credit

July 26, 2026
American card delinquencies ticked up in June amid a downturn in charge-offs at major banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...