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Debit Rewards Surge as Consumers Shift Spending Preferences
Payment Methods // June 16, 2025

Debit rewards programs had seemingly gone the way of the dodo. 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...

American Express Targets Gen Z With ‘New Level’ of Platinum Cards
Credit Cards // June 16, 2025

American Express is readying what it says is its largest-ever investment in updating its cards. 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...

US Travelers Scale Back Trips Amid Economic Uncertainty
Travel Payments // June 15, 2025

American travelers are reportedly delaying or scaling back their vacations in an uncertain economic climate. 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,...

Consumer Sentiment Rebounds but Remains Below Pre-Tariff Levels
Consumer Insights // June 13, 2025

There has been a moderate rebound in consumer sentiment, but overall, consumers’ attitudes are below pre-tariff 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...

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Millennials Drive Demand for Flexible Card Payments

June 17, 2025
For decades, credit cards have remained remarkably unchanged in their core functionalities: swipe, spend, earn points. 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 […]

Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty

June 05, 2025
The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings...

37% of Shoppers Go In-Store for Beauty Products, Leading All Categories

May 30, 2025
Despite the persistent surge of eCommerce, recent data indicates that physical retail locations continue to play a vital role in consumer purchasing habits, attracting shoppers for distinct reasons and product...

Quick Reads
American Express Targets Gen Z With ‘New Level’ of Platinum Cards

June 16, 2025
American Express is readying what it says is its largest-ever investment in updating its cards. 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 […]

US Travelers Scale Back Trips Amid Economic Uncertainty

June 15, 2025
American travelers are reportedly delaying or scaling back their vacations in an uncertain economic climate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Americans Could See Electric Bills Jump 4% in the Summer Heat

June 08, 2025
When the thermometer starts to climb this summer, your electric bill will likely climb with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Trade War Uncertainty Ushers In Uneasy Summer for US Businesses

June 08, 2025
Will this be a long, hot summer for the U.S. economy? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...