January was strong across the in-store and digital retail spectrum in the U.S., according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which reported a 7.2% year-over-year retail sales gain for the month excluding auto sales. Despite Omicron and elevated inflation, pent-up savings,...
Mastercard SpendingPulse reported December retail sales closed strong in a robust holiday season that saw gains in stores and online while providing direction on trends likely to drive the sector in the year ahead. SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online...
Retail sales excluding automobiles gained 8.5% year-over-year this holiday season running from November 1 through December 24 according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks transactions across all payment types, Online sales grew 11% compared to the period a year...
Consumers are returning to their in-store shopping routines, according to a recent Mastercard survey, but 56% of respondents continue to prioritize online shopping this holiday season. Fear of out of stocks is not the prime reason, however. Those who are leaning...
Alternative payment methods have emerged as a topic that’s become tied to the 2021 holiday season, and now Mastercard has announced the further expansion of its Mastercard Installments buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) program, further energizing the conversation. That isn’t...
