Holidays news and trends

Easing Gas Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment for July Fourth
Economy // July 03, 2026

Gas prices heading into the Fourth of July weekend are the highest they’ve been in four years but lower than recent highs, AAA said in a Thursday (July 2) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Memorial Day, Now With 65% Off Luxury Appliances
The Weekender // May 16, 2026

At some point between decorating soldiers’ graves and debating whether a patio sectional “completes the outdoor room,” America discovered the retail potential of solemnity plus a Monday. Memorial Day, which this year falls on Monday, May 25, still asks the country to pause, remember and honor...

Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
The Weekender // May 02, 2026

Mother’s Day is the annual moment when otherwise rational adults look into the maw of modern commerce and ask a spiritually revealing question: Is brunch enough? Usually, yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
Consumer Finance // February 06, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit data points to a familiar seasonal pattern, with revolving balances moving higher as households navigated year-end expenses and holiday purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise

February 06, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit data points to a familiar seasonal pattern, with revolving balances moving higher as households navigated year-end expenses and holiday purchases. 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 […]

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...

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...

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AAA Reports Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Reach Record High

September 04, 2026
This weekend’s gas prices are set to be the highest ever for a Labor Day weekend, AAA said in a Thursday (Sept. 3) press release. 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 […]

Easing Gas Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment for July Fourth

July 03, 2026
Gas prices heading into the Fourth of July weekend are the highest they’ve been in four years but lower than recent highs, AAA said in a Thursday (July 2) press...

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...

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...