consumer behavior
Ho-Hum Holiday Dings Dillard’s Q4
The department store retailer pointed to one standout category that drove sales all year long.
Inflation Reminding Shoppers of Walmart’s ‘Value’, CEO Says
Walmart expects consumers to lean less into general merchandise categories such as apparel and home.
Consumers Have to Be Schooled in Sustainable Fashion Practices: Study
New research reveals that most people, even educated ones, do not keep the planet in mind when it comes to…
Inventory Excess Plagues Retail in 2022
Clearing out surplus goods could continue into 2023, despite order cancellations and steep discounting.
For Off Price Retail, This Year and Next Could Be Polar Opposites
Wells Fargo retail analyst Ike Boruchow investigates the trends at play in retail and what they mean for off…
Cooling Inflation Might Be Temporary. Here’s Why.
Inflation's declining for some goods, fueled by retail discounts and lower prices at the pump, as consumers…
Kohl’s Racing Against the Clock in Takeover Talks
Reports suggest the Vitamin Shoppe owner wants to pay less to take over the department store chain.
First Insight’s Greg Petro on Why Brands Should Listen to Consumers’ Sustainability Beliefs
Consumers' sustainability demands and what companies think they want are two very different things, according…
Why Omnichannel Experiences Need Brick-and-Mortar More than Ever to Thrive
Nearly 38 percent of revenue at Marine Layer comes from the 17 percent of customers who shop across channels…
Retail’s in a ‘Quandary’ Figuring Out Consumer Spending: Week Ahead
Fashion companies planning how much to produce for upcoming seasons are wondering if the consumer will spend…
How to Win in the Metail Economy: Week Ahead
Joel Bines, a managing director at AlixPartners, has a recipe to help retailers create better relationships…
Manifest 2022: As Logistics Evolves, Fulfillment Moves to the Fore
Consumers may understand the supply chain issues, but don't confuse awareness for patience, said one…
Cancel Culture’s Impact on Fashion
Fashion has provided ample fodder for recent attempts—successful or otherwise—at cancellation.
Does Historical Data Still Hold the Key to Predicting Consumers’ Wants and Needs?
One of the biggest mistakes that brands are making right now is that "their focus is primarily on sell…
When Does Consumer Spending Stall? Week Ahead
Economists dive into the state of consumer spending, and what's going on in their savings accounts.