Inflation remained stubborn in July, but consumers got something they have not always had during the recent run-up in prices: income growth that gave them more purchasing power without prompting another burst of spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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...
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...
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...
August 27, 2026
Dollar Tree continues to attract middle-income and higher-income shoppers as consumers deal with inflation. 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 […]
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...
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...
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...
