Consumers across the nation are cautiously optimistic about the current state of the United States. However, many of us may feel a tad more positive this month than earlier this year (hello summer!), but most remain rather concerned about potential economic slowdowns and increasing prices. Key insights into shifting retail spending habits from...
Jul 24, 2025
It's no secret that the retail landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer preferences, the rise of new technologies, and shifting market dynamics. US consumers today value more than just a product's aesthetic when it comes to shopping for fashion, beauty, accessories, footwear, and home & gifts - they actively weigh aspects...
May 26, 2025
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented series of import duties, which could amount to 54 percent for fashion imports from key production countries such as China and Vietnam, and 20 percent for goods from the EU. These measures caused panic on global markets, increased the chance of a recession in the US, and caused...
Apr 23, 2025
Consumers are more susceptible to influence than they think. This is evident from recent research into impulse purchases by Anne Moes, a consumer behavior researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Moes identifies three important trends that make consumers more susceptible to impulse purchases. The research, entitled “The Urge...
Feb 24, 2025
51 percent of UK and US adult shoppers prefer in-store shopping over online shopping, according to the latest insights from x-hoppers, an AI retail communication solutions provider. 62 percent of shoppers aged 55 and over were found to favor in-store shopping even more based on a survey conducted in September 2024 with market research firm Sago,...
Oct 16, 2024
As 2024 unfolds, retailers have shifted from recessionary expectations to a more hopeful outlook. However, there is a gap between consumers' expectations and retailers' current capabilities and as stores evolve they must place increased focus on one-to-one connection and experiential aspects. Nikki Baird, VP Strategy and Product at retail tech...
Jun 25, 2024
Feelings of burnout often plague consumers. Trend forecasting company WGSN describes in a study how fashion brands can alleviate these feelings. According to WGSN, 65 percent of respondents said they felt exhausted by a more demanding work life and personal life, exacerbated by a variety of crises: rising cost of living, financial uncertainty,...
Jun 12, 2024
U.S. shopping centers are experiencing a notable resurgence, marking a promising shift in consumer’s shopping behavior. According to the latest update to Placer.ai's Mall Index for March, visits to shopping malls have seen a steady increase for the second consecutive month. The data reveals that visits to indoor malls surged by 9.7 percent...
Apr 12, 2024
From the bustling aisles of brick-and-mortar stores, now filled with "experiential shopping" experiences, to the fast-changing landscapes of online commerce, with an ever-increasing number of pure players and discounters entering the game, what are the latest trends shaping consumer goods and retail? Will inflation fluctuating rates keep on...
Apr 2, 2024
Consumers are willing to share personal information in exchange for value, resulting in a rise in popularity in interactive sms marketing, according to the annual State of Conversational Commerce Report by Attentive, a platform specialised in “business-to-consumer communication”. 8,000 consumers from the US, Canada, the UK and Australia were...
Mar 28, 2023
A new report from ecommerce delivery technology leader Metapack uncovers the effect of negative delivery experience on consumer shopping behaviours. Amid the shift to online shopping, the research dives into consumer delivery experience across the UK, France and Germany and reveals that over two-thirds of consumers are less inclined to shop with...
May 10, 2022
With the festive season fast approaching and the effects of Covid-19 still impacting global supply chains, alongside the complexities of Brexit - how prepared is your marketplace business? ChannelAdvisor’s manager of account services, Vini Ratnamaheson has some great tips to set yourself up for success —from mapping out your inventory levels to...
Nov 9, 2021