Holidays news and trends

Scammers Turn Christmas Into a Payments Stress Test
Fraud Attack // December 24, 2025

The holiday shopping period compresses weeks of spending into days, multiplies the number of online interactions, and makes consumers and companies vulnerable to fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof Says Holiday Shoppers Seek Value
Retail // December 23, 2025

Holiday shoppers are willing to spend but are looking for value, Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC Tuesday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Holiday Shoppers Increase Their Use of Cross-Channel Shopping and AI Tools
Retail // December 23, 2025

American consumers spent more this holiday season while using cross-channel shopping and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for bargain hunting and convenience, according to separate analyses by Mastercard and Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

NYE Rentals Offer Everything From Bunkers to Castles
The Weekender // December 20, 2025

New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a clean break. A fresh calendar. A symbolic reset. Instead, it has become the Olympics of planning: the group chat that never sleeps, the spreadsheet of “who’s bringing what,” and the annual question that haunts every host like...

Interviews & Exclusives
Why Peak Retail No Longer Ends on Christmas Day

January 02, 2026
The day after Christmas used to mark the end of peak season. 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 from […]

Scammers Turn Christmas Into a Payments Stress Test

December 24, 2025
The holiday shopping period compresses weeks of spending into days, multiplies the number of online interactions, and makes consumers and companies vulnerable to fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Consumers Use Rewards to Subsidize Holiday Spending

December 02, 2025
Consumers are using credit in strategic ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Rufus and Sparky Turn Amazon and Walmart Into Holiday Rivals

November 28, 2025
The retail industry is pulling every growth lever it can this holiday season. The question is whether those levers are enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof Says Holiday Shoppers Seek Value

December 23, 2025
Holiday shoppers are willing to spend but are looking for value, Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC Tuesday (Dec. 23). 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 […]

Holiday Shoppers Increase Their Use of Cross-Channel Shopping and AI Tools

December 23, 2025
American consumers spent more this holiday season while using cross-channel shopping and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for bargain hunting and convenience, according to separate analyses by Mastercard and Visa. Get the Full Story...

Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon

November 25, 2025
Mercado Libre is reportedly investing more than ever before in coupons for this week’s Black Friday sale amid heightened competition in Latin America from other online retailers such as Amazon,...

PayPal Expands ‘Pay in 4’ BNPL Offering to Canada

November 10, 2025
PayPal’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering is heading north in time for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...