PYMNTS Intelligence

Mass Merchants Capture Two-Thirds of eCommerce Purchases
Mass Merchants Capture Two-Thirds of eCommerce Purchases
July 31, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are choosing different kinds of sellers when they shop online compared to in stores, with mass merchants winning out in eCommerce while grocers lead...

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70% of Small Businesses Want Better Cash Management Services From Banks
70% of Small Businesses Want Better Cash Management Services From Banks
July 31, 2024  |  SMBs

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are contending with a perfect storm of financial difficulties: outdated payment systems, persistent inflation and delayed payments. These issues disrupt...

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A Day in the Life of Gen Z: Shopping, Subscriptions and Social Media
A Day in the Life of Gen Z: Shopping, Subscriptions and Social Media
July 31, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Merchants have much to gain if they find the way to the hearts of Gen Z consumers — and can get them to click on...

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More Than Two-Thirds of US Consumers Now Subscribe to Amazon Prime
More Than Two-Thirds of US Consumers Now Subscribe to Amazon Prime
July 30, 2024  |  Retail

Amazon Prime membership is on the rise, encompassing the majority of consumers, but PYMNTS Intelligence data shows that Walmart’s quickly growing membership is becoming a...

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46% of US Consumers Say They’re Ready for Open Banking
46% of US Consumers Say They’re Ready for Open Banking
July 30, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

As younger and affluent consumers drive the trend, open banking payments stand on the verge of widespread acceptance. This payment method, which allows users to...

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Digital Dominance Challenged as Moviegoers Return to Theaters
Digital Dominance Challenged as Moviegoers Return to Theaters
July 29, 2024  |  Streaming

While consumers like the convenience of digital streaming, all it took to get them back in movie theaters were two superheroes with attitudes. Even though...

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Families May Travel More Often, but Spend Less Than Couples Without Kids
Families May Travel More Often, but Spend Less Than Couples Without Kids
July 29, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Married couples without children are leading the way in travel spending, data show, and as others pull back their purchasing in the category, these dual-income-no-kids...

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Instant Payments Book a Long Stay With Independent Hotels
Instant Payments Book a Long Stay With Independent Hotels
July 26, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Instant payments have become a mainstay for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the hospitality sector. For example, more hospitality SMBs used instant PayPal to...

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Three Big Shifts for Banking From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Embedded Finance and BaaS Report
Three Big Shifts for Banking From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Embedded Finance and BaaS Report
July 26, 2024  |  Banking

As the financial services landscape rapidly evolves, traditional banks and financial institutions (FIs) find themselves at a pivotal juncture. The emergence of embedded finance and...

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