Spending Management Is Top of Mind for ‘Zillennial’ Shoppers

pymnts.com For zillennials — the bridge generation between millennials and Generation Z, born between 1991 and 1999 — budgeting is a key priority when making decisions about where and…

Banking Takes a Page out of Retail’s ‘Clienteling’ Playbook

pymnts.com Banking, like any business, thrives on customer loyalty, on getting the right customers through the digital doors … and the branch settings too. The rise of digital banking…

78% of Americans Now View Fast Food as a Luxury

tftc.io As the cost of living continues to soar, fast food, once the emblem of affordable convenience, has become a luxury for many Americans. In a revealing study by Lendingtree, a…

Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer

pymnts.com In 1967, it was the Summer of Love. In 2020, it was the summer of COVID-19. When summer 2024 goes in the books — from an economic perspective anyway — it just might be…

Study: 60% of US Crypto Investors Don’t Understand Blockchain

news.bitcoin.com According to a recent survey by Preply, as many as three in five, or 60%, of U.S. cryptocurrency investors do not understand blockchain technology. The study found that…

The Class of 2024 is looking for work

marketplace.org Put on Vitamin C, it’s graduation season. But finding a job may be a little bit harder for the class of 2024. The millions of people getting their degree this year face a…

Georgia at the crossroads as foreign influence law deepens divisions

euronews.com Tensions in Georgia over a divisive foreign influence law have exploded onto the streets, with protests against it occurring on an almost daily basis. Valerie Gauriat went…

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What’s behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

chicagotribune.com Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New…

What I learned from writing a book about mental health for journalists

poynter.org When I was approached to write a book for journalists about mental health almost two years ago, I needed no convincing about the importance of these conversations. Little…

Google to Invest in Flipkart, Help Modernize Digital Infrastructure

pymnts.com Google plans to invest in Indian digital commerce company Flipkart. The move will make Google a minority investor in Flipkart’s latest funding round, which is led by…

‘Funny and kind of sad’: how Clarkson’s Farm has captured Chinese viewers

theguardian.com To one Chinese reviewer, Jeremy Clarkson is “a stupid old British man with too much money who farmed for a year without harvesting anything”. To another, he is “the British…

P2P Payment Potential: Promoting Convenience While Protecting Consumers

pymnts.com Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments — enabled by popular apps such as PayPal, Zelle and Venmo — have quickly emerged as a go-to method among individuals for conducting everyday…

3 Vegan Stocks to Buy Now: May 2024

investorplace.com Targeting vegan stocks to buy carries with it a sector evangelism problem. There’s a tendency to believe that doing good for the environment through sustainable practices…

Fed Survey Finds 7% of US Adults Using Crypto, Down from Previous Years

cryptonews.com The number of United States adults reporting crypto ownership or usage has seen a significant decline, according to the latest annual household survey conducted by the Fed.…

Payments Modernization Starts and Ends With Customer Preferences

pymnts.com Innovation in payments is rarely linear, but it is always impactful. That’s because staying ahead of the curve within payments and commerce often involves an interplay of…

Buy now, pay later customers granted legal protections through Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

nbcnews.com The Biden administration announced Wednesday that consumers who use "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) services for purchases are entitled to the same legal protections as…

TikTok ban is popular with voters as AI stirs privacy fears, poll shows

bostonherald.com Michael Shepard and Gregory Korte | (TNS) Bloomberg News Many swing-state voters say they are worried that the growing presence of artificial intelligence could one day…

Biden admin grants more legal protections to 'buy now, pay later' users

aol.com The Biden administration announced Wednesday that consumers who use "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) services for purchases are entitled to the same legal protections as…

Experian Claims Stake in Customer Engagement Firm Reward

pymnts.com Experian acquired a stake in Reward, which powers bank and retail rewards programs. “The investment cements an existing commercial partnership between Reward and Experian,”…

Why Gen Z Can Be Credit Unions Best Friend or Worst Enemy

pymnts.com In the current economic environment, Generation Z consumers struggle more than older consumers. Nonetheless, they are a growing demographic that financial service providers…

Woman questions sense of style after buying "ugliest thing" at thrift store

newsweek.com The saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure" perfectly captures the essence of thrifting. However, the lure of a low price can sometimes lead to questionable…

Unlocking ‘Self-Driving Money’ With Smarter Card Reward Management

pymnts.com Most credit cards — more than 80% — offer rewards to their users. But making the most of those rewards can be a challenge, particularly for shoppers already caught up in the…

Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials

pymnts.com Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty…

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

apnews.com Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New…

Eva Longoria On Why Courting “The Most Diverse Generation Ever” Is So Important To Her

deadline.com The past year has seen Eva Longoria direct the Oscar nominated Flamin’ Hot, form the Banijay-backed Hyphenate Media Group with Cris Abrego, and be awarded $50 million for…

Graduates At All-Black Morehouse College Turn Back On Biden During Commencement Speech, Refuse To Applaud

zerohedge.com Graduates At All-Black Morehouse College Turn Back On Biden During Commencement Speech, Refuse To Applaud Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Hoot of the day: The…

Gen Z fueling limited-time flavors like Sour Patch Kids Oreos and pink lemonade-flavored Kit Kats

fortune.com Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New…

Napa Valley and wine industry brace for a massive consolidation

aol.com In August of 2021, the wine industry in the U.S. was at a peak, selling 450.3 million cases to customers. By the end of 2023, though, those numbers had plunged 17% to 376.5…

The good times are over for Napa Valley and the wine industry

fortune.com In August of 2021, the wine industry in the U.S. was at a peak, selling 450.3 million cases to customers. By the end of 2023, though, those numbers had plunged 17% to 376.5…

Millennial has theory for why boomers are "mad" at younger generations

newsweek.com One millennial has shared her theory about why some baby boomers appear to dislike their younger counterparts. In a video posted on TikTok, Thai Branch (@ella_thaii)…

Yendo Raises $165 Million for ‘Vehicle-Secured’ Credit Card

pymnts.com Yendo, a FinTech offering a credit card tied to users’ car equity, is $165 million richer. The company announced the new funding — $150 in debt financing, $15 million in…

From AI to Mobile Devices: Technology Reimagines Debit and Credit Cards

pymnts.com The modern credit card’s history stretches back to just after World War II, when the Charg-It card came out of Brooklyn, tied to a single bank. Account holders could use the…

Have the Germans become lazy at work? – DW

dw.com Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability, and productivity. Recent data suggests that Germans are working fewer hours. But that doesn't…

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Fintech Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024

investorplace.com Find out which Fintech stocks analysts are talking about for May 2024! Fintech stocks to buy have been a recent favorite of growth investors. Why? The traditional finance…

Video Games Remain Lifelong Source of Entertainment for 190.6 Million Americans

benzinga.com Annual data from the ESA reveal video games' cultural and social emotional impact holds strong across generations. WASHINGTON, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Entertainment…

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Retirement Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024

investorplace.com What could be better than well-established retirement stocks to buy that you can trust? How about adding to that confidence level with the backing of Wall Street analysts.…

Why Gen Z Shops Merchants That Offer Pay Later Plans

pymnts.com Pay later plans have gained value since they offer consumers flexibility and better spend management. PYMNTS Intelligence reveals consumers’ preferences for these plans,…

Bumble Tries to Appeal to 'Frustrated' Customers, Has to Apologize

newser.com Dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online. On Monday, the company backtracked and…

As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?

pymnts.com It remains to be seen if April will be the pause that refreshes or if consumers will pinch their wallets shut for a longer period, ushering in summer doldrums for merchants.…

Annette Hess To Receive The Inaugural German TV Disruptor Award At Seriencamp; Cologne-Based Festival Also Beefs Up Streamer Presence, Adds Sessions On Queer…

deadline.com Annette Hess will receive the first-ever Deadline German TV Disruptor Award at Seriencamp next month. Hess has created some of the most memorable German drama series of…