The Cautious Spender: US Consumers Now Think First, Spend Second
The Cautious Spender: US Consumers Now Think First, Spend Second
February 08, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Higher inflation the last few years has translated into greater worries for consumers. Many made adjustments — often downgrades or pullbacks — to their shopping...

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Consumers Shop Secondhand Stores as Often as Other Retail
Consumers Shop Secondhand Stores as Often as Other Retail
January 11, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Rising prices have become a staple in today’s economy, leading many consumers to adjust their purchasing habits. Inflationary pressures across the economy have eroded consumer...

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Tipflation Is Changing Spending Habits of 1 in 6 Consumers
Tipflation Is Changing Spending Habits of 1 in 6 Consumers
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Inflation continues to impact American households, with high prices keeping consumers from spending. Though CPI data shows inflation has lessened slightly in recent months, PYMNTS...

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27% of Consumers at Self-Checkout Say They’ve Been Asked to Tip
27% of Consumers at Self-Checkout Say They’ve Been Asked to Tip
November 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Inflation remains omnipresent, weakening consumers’ purchasing power and impacting interactions in the economy each day. One such interaction is tipping, and PYMNTS Intelligence finds that...

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85% of Consumers Say Incomes Are Not Matching Inflation
85% of Consumers Say Incomes Are Not Matching Inflation
October 11, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

In consumers’ minds, the United States economy has been teetering for the better part of two years. Recession fears remain common, and projections for recovery...

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Consumers Know What AI Is — Not How It’s Integrated Into Their Daily Lives
Consumers Know What AI Is — Not How It’s Integrated Into Their Daily Lives
September 11, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already integral across many businesses and industries, but consumers are not as clear on the role AI plays — or should...

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45% of Millennials Say Wages Don’t Meet Inflation
45% of Millennials Say Wages Don’t Meet Inflation
August 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Many employed consumers do not see their wages keeping up with inflation and are picking up extra work or considering job hopping. These sentiments are...

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