Consumer Behavior
Think Tank: Retail’s Wake-up Call
Marshal Cohen is chief industry analyst of The NPD Group Inc., and is a nationally known expert on consumer…
Important Lessons for Retailers Found in Unexpected Categories
Grocers are leading the charge in seamless digital and physical integration to avoid shopper turnoff.
Study: Gen Z Expectations on Social Platform Shopping
Gen Z says they want voice-activated shopping, curated subscription programs that include the rental option…
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Think Tank: How Can Fashion ‘Do Good’ Well?
Susan Scafidi, founder of the Fashion Law Institute, explains.
Edgecase Announces Milestone Annual Growth With New Platform
The service provider facilitates shoppers to seamlessly find items online.
As Consumers ‘Shop With Their Thumbs,’ Mobile Strategies Needed
Nitin Mangtani, founder and chief executive officer of mobile platform provider PredictSpring, explains.
As E-commerce Growth Swells, Drones and Robots Seen Playing Key Role
Testing is ongoing, and regulatory issues also need to be implemented.
Survey Shows Millennials Have a Preference for Chatbots
The survey backs up prior reports on the deployment of chatbots in the fashion and beauty markets.
Smashbox Cosmetics Plots a Course Through the Land of Influencers
Smashbox's Ginny Chien weighs in on the "the crazy world of influencers."
Weekly Retail Sales Decline, but Sector Buoyed by Wall Street
The S&P Retailing Industry Group Index is up 6 percent for the year.
Cloud Curiosity: Uncertain About Security, Shoppers Hesitate
Consumers want the fluidity and convenience of cloud-based services without the safety concerns.
Spending Trends Seen Shifting With Demographics
Aging Baby Boomers and shifts in immigration patterns will impact spending.
VF CEO Steven Rendle on Acquisitions and Becoming Consumer-Centric
The company on Friday also reported fourth-quarter results.
Sorry, Snapchat: Facebook Still Dominates Consumer Engagement
In a diversifying device landscape and a smattering of social platforms, consumers keep it simple.
Turo Connects Nostalgic Drivers With Rentable Vintage Vehicles
Peer-to-peer car rental company Turo taps into the luxury market as it continues to make a global splash.