Consumers news and trends

Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
Economy // March 28, 2025

The push and pull of various pressures — inflation, tariffs and worries about the general state of affairs — has shown up in several economic reports released Friday (March 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

What Lighting a Fire Tells Us About Igniting Threads and the Billionaires’ New City
David S. Evans // October 31, 2023

It never hurts to brush up on basic skills, like how to make a roaring campfire in the woods before taking that next backpacking trip. How you make one also provides some timely reminders for Silicon Valley heavyweights who may be off on their next platform...

P&G Says 6% Sales Increase Underpins Consumer Spending Resilience Amid Inflation
Earnings // October 18, 2023

Procter & Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant known for brands like Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, announced first quarter fiscal year 2024 results on Wednesday (Oct. 18), reporting net sales of $21.9 billion, an increase of 6% from the prior year. Get the Full...

CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft and NSF Fees Lead to $120 Million in Refunds
CFPB // October 11, 2023

Surprise overdraft and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees account for a significant portion of the refunds to consumers by companies announced Wednesday (Oct. 11) by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food

September 01, 2023
As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional dining halls and convenience stores.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Credit Unions Well-Positioned to Address Inflation, Consumer and SMB Recession Concerns

September 19, 2022
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47% of Brazilian Consumers Shop With a Smartphone In-Store

June 21, 2022
Mobile commerce is at the center of the Brazilian eCommerce market. As a result, merchants must orient their digital innovation efforts around their customers’ demands for mobile commerce or risk...

Grocers Help Shoppers to Cut the Line with Upgraded Payment Options

May 26, 2022
As digital technologies have taken over the grocery industry, shoppers’ payment expectations are dramatically different than they were even three years ago. Now, stores that don’t adapt to meet these...

Quick Reads
Consumers Rethink Card Loyalty as Premium Fees Rise

October 06, 2025
Holders of premium credit cards are reportedly paring down the number of such cards they carry after recently announced increases in annual fees. 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. […]

P&G Says 6% Sales Increase Underpins Consumer Spending Resilience Amid Inflation

October 18, 2023
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant known for brands like Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, announced first quarter fiscal year 2024 results on Wednesday (Oct. 18), reporting net...

CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft and NSF Fees Lead to $120 Million in Refunds

October 11, 2023
Surprise overdraft and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees account for a significant portion of the refunds to consumers by companies announced Wednesday (Oct. 11) by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). ...

High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments

October 06, 2023
The surge in interest rates has resulted in record-high loan payments for consumers who have borrowed money to purchase new cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...