Discretionary Spending news and trends

BofA: Spending Growth Slowing Among All Income Groups
Consumer Insights // May 11, 2025

New research from Bank of America (BofA) shows consumer spending slowing for all income levels. 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,...

Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind
Retail // March 26, 2025

While the narrative of Amazon’s ascendance in discretionary spending and Walmart’s grip on grocery sales dominates the retail conversation, a closer examination of the latest PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Tale of Two Shoppers: Amazon for Discretionary Spending, Walmart for Groceries and Basics,” reveals nuanced shifts in...

Online Sales Bump August Retail Spending Higher
Economy // September 17, 2024

Consumers are still spending, but the pace — at least as detailed in the latest retail sales report from the Census Bureau for August — is slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Big Lots: Shoppers Are Holding off on Big-Ticket Discretionary Purchases
Earnings // June 06, 2024

Still feeling strain on their budgets from ongoing macroeconomic challenges, consumers are cutting out pricy nonessential purchases, according to Big Lots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Amazon and Walmart Hit the Wall as Shoppers Shift Spending

May 29, 2025
The intense rivalry between eCommerce titan Amazon and brick-and-mortar giant Walmart has long pitted the two companies against each other. Now, both retailers have a new challenge: Shoppers themselves. 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 […]

Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind

March 26, 2025
While the narrative of Amazon’s ascendance in discretionary spending and Walmart’s grip on grocery sales dominates the retail conversation, a closer examination of the latest PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Tale of...

Online Sales Bump August Retail Spending Higher

September 17, 2024
Consumers are still spending, but the pace — at least as detailed in the latest retail sales report from the Census Bureau for August — is slowing. Get the Full...

Fed’s Beige Book Cites Weak Discretionary Spending

April 17, 2024
Eight times each year the Fed publishes what’s known as the Beige Book — a qualitative take from each of the 12 federal bank districts. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
BofA: Spending Growth Slowing Among All Income Groups

May 11, 2025
New research from Bank of America (BofA) shows consumer spending slowing for all income levels. 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 […]

Costco Mulls Raising Membership Fee, Add Warehouses Amid Rising Sales

May 30, 2024
Costco is weighing a raise in its membership fee, and plans to add new warehouses and expand partnerships amid rising sales, the retailer said Thursday (May 30) in its quarterly...

QVC Owner Courts 50+ Women as Revenues Slip

May 08, 2024
With revenues sliding, Qurate Retail is focused on women over 50 and their discretionary income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates

May 07, 2024
In a challenging market environment, Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid, is reportedly expecting lower than estimated quarterly revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...