Essential spend Trends & Statistics

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Article
Jul 01, 2026

As consumers pull back on spending, rewards logic could help boost discretionary spend.

Shell makes co-brand play during fuel crisis with broad cash-back rewards

Shell makes co-brand play during fuel crisis with broad cash-back rewards

Article
May 19, 2026

By offering cash back beyond fuel, Shell is trying to make its co-brand more like a general purpose card.

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