Consumer Spending news and trends

Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
Consumer Insights // November 12, 2025

PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor Economy represents 36% of the workforce and 15% of spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
Economy // November 12, 2025

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. 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...

Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
artificial intelligence // November 12, 2025

Target is introducing new technology features to help customers shop for the holidays. 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....

Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals
Retail // November 11, 2025

Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon and Walmart Race to Win Over a Cautious Consumer

November 14, 2025
Amazon and Walmart have spent decades defining the competitive perimeter of American retail, each shaping consumer behavior at enormous scale. 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 […]

Chime Targets High Earners as Everyday Essentials Fuel Card Spending

November 06, 2025
Chime Financial’s results released after the markets closed on Wednesday (Nov. 5) demonstrated double digit growth in the FinTech’s active membership base and increased usage of Chime Card for everyday...

Earnings Reports Show a Split Economy as Lower-Income Wallets Tighten

November 03, 2025
On the surface, consumer spending has proved durable as headline retail sales and credit data remain solid. Yet beneath those numbers, a different current is building, one showing that lower-income...

Gen Z Out-Saves Older Generations by 28%

October 31, 2025
The most revealing statistic in The Gen Z Decoder Ring isn’t that Generation Z racks up 425 digital activity days each month, more than double that of baby boomers, but that the...

Quick Reads
White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data

November 12, 2025
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. 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 […]

Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping

November 12, 2025
Target is introducing new technology features to help customers shop for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals

November 11, 2025
Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions. Get the Full Story Complete...

Conference Board: Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season, Prioritizing Budget and Value

November 11, 2025
Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...