holidays

Was Your Favorite Holiday Tradition Once a Marketing Campaign?
Was Your Favorite Holiday Tradition Once a Marketing Campaign?
December 21, 2024  |  Retail

From candy canes to Christmas cards, the year-end holiday season is steeped in traditions that often feel timeless. Yet, many of these cherished customs can...

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British Retail Sales Dampened by Consumers Waiting for Bargains
British Retail Sales Dampened by Consumers Waiting for Bargains
December 20, 2024  |  Retail

While retail sales in Great Britain rose in November, analysts said the results were dampened by consumers waiting for bargains. Retail sales rose by 0.2%...

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Consumer Spending Lifts Q3 GDP, but Savings Rates Are Pressured
Consumer Spending Lifts Q3 GDP, but Savings Rates Are Pressured
December 19, 2024  |  Economy

In the latest and final revision of how the economy fared in the third quarter — through the growth in gross domestic product — the...

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Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
December 18, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Rewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit cards. In the PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Role of Rewards...

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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
December 17, 2024  |  Economy

November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are...

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Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Retailers across the U.S. are confronting a new era of cautious spending as consumers tighten their belts in response to ongoing economic pressure. Inflation, rising...

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Booking CFO: Inflation Continues to Scare US Travelers
Booking CFO: Inflation Continues to Scare US Travelers
December 17, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Booking.com says the impact of inflation continues to hamstring the U.S. travel industry. Demand is down as cautious consumers hold off on making their vacation...

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Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery
Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery
December 11, 2024  |  Partnerships

Branded payments solutions company Blackhawk Network has launched a collaboration with quick delivery service Gopuff. The partnership lets shoppers add physical gift cards to their...

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Tech Takes the Reins: Digital Innovation Drives Holiday Cheer for Shoppers
Tech Takes the Reins: Digital Innovation Drives Holiday Cheer for Shoppers
December 07, 2024  |  Retail

The holiday shopping season has long been the crown jewel of the retail calendar. But as consumer habits evolve, so too do the tools retailers...

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