Consumer Behavior
Consumers Are Behind the Steering Wheel: Hold Onto Your Seatbelt
Salesforce's "Connected Consumer" survey reveals just how much influence shoppers have when it comes to…
Consumer Spending Outlook Shrouded in Fog as Trump Readies Presidency
Consumer confidence soars, but doesn't guarantee higher spending at retail.
First Insight and PTC Solution Helps Brands Meet Consumer Demands
The solution aims to provide supply chain transparency for accelerated production and reduced risk.
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DynamicAction’s Offers Solution to Curb Consumer Promotion ‘Addiction’
The rollout of this feature comes as retailers wrap up a year of heavy promotions.
Oracle Goes Big on Omnichannel Functionality for Updated Retail Services
The service provider aims to connect the dots for clients in lieu of shifting consumer behavior.
Kohl’s, Wal-Mart and J.C. Penney Top List of Ad Effectiveness for December
Major U.S. retailers ran 681 new ads during the peak month of the holiday shopping season.
As Online Sales Swell, Retailers Turn to Tech Solutions to Manage Change
Lee Gill, group vice president, global retail strategy at JDA Software, shares insights on market challenges.
Hillhouse Capital Bets Big on Omnichannel Commerce Platforms
With its hefty Hillhouse investment, mobile-commerce platform provider Magento will develop new project…
Rowdy Teens Keep Shoppers Home in Final Week of December
Weekly retail sales declined 2.9 percent for the period ended Dec. 31.
Tapping Into ‘Animal Spirits’ Amid Brighter Economic Outlook
IHS Global Insight sees economy gaining speed this year as businesses and consumers are more optimistic.
Think Tank: Merchandising 3.0 in the Age of Customer-Centric Retailing
Jim Prewitt is vice president of retail industry strategy at JDA Software.
Consumers Shop Premium for Improved Self-Confidence
Global shoppers look for a little "me" time and indulge in premium products.
During Holiday Season, Returning Customers Highest in Final Week
Data also revealed that Black Friday outperforms Cyber Monday in regard to online sales.
The Courtship of Fashion and Tech: Not Just a Fling
Luxury brands have pioneered Snap-friendly filters, electroluminescent designs and smart fabrics for the most…
How to Instill Activity Trackers as an Everyday Item
Consumers are on the fence about fitness trackers, often abandoning wearables due to frustrating operating…