Consumer Behavior
Retailers Warned to Prepare Alternate Marketing Strategies Amid Potential TikTok Ban, New Report Finds
With President Joe Biden's recent legislation posing a threat to TikTok's operations in the U.S., a First…
Spending on Discount Retail Is Outpacing Overall Retail Spend, Data Shows
Internal card data from Bank of America finds value apparel increasing nearly 4 percent for Gen Z and…
U.S. Shopper Optimism Spikes Amid Economic Uncertainty Ahead of Holiday Season, Survey Says
While optimism rebounds, McKinsey's latest report highlights rising consumer caution and growing demographic…
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Harried Consumer Seen Holding Back This Holiday
U.S. consumers, weighed down by divisive politics, wars overseas and inflation, are not expected to spend…
Will Economic Stress Delay Holiday Spending?
Recent consumer survey data reveals how consumers plan to save this holiday season, including waiting for…
70% of Consumers Feel Inflation Outpacing Income, New Report Shows
As a result, bargain shoppers are seeking out deals and heading to off-price retailers.
How Consumers Focus on Distinctiveness and Enduring Value Is Shifting Resale, According to The RealReal
Grappling with economic insecurity, data from The RealReal's latest report reveals top brands for resale.
Mobile Shopping Forecast to Heavily Drive Sales for the 2024 Holiday Season and Beyond
A new study by Adobe Analytics looks at the shift in consumer e-commerce mobile shopping preferences.
Parents Struggling With Child Care Crisis, Au Pairs Offer Solution
Research by Cultural Care Au Pair highlights the ongoing challenges faced by American parents in finding…
Back-to-school Shopping Sees Shift to Value and Brick-and-mortar Preference
Amid rising living costs and savvy consumer adjustments, recent reports highlight a significant shift toward…
Small Businesses Remain Optimistic for the Rest of the Year, Amid a Tumultuous Economy
The new Amex Trendex looks at the state of small businesses, their attitudes toward their end-of-year…
Purchases of Pet Products Increase Across All Categories, Report Shows
A new insights report from the American Pet Products Association reveals a shift in how dog and cat parents…
Parents Forgo Spending on Basic Necessities to Fund Back-to-school Spending
A new study finds that parents are forgoing life's necessities to pay for their kids back-to-school, with…
Eco-Activist/Actress Alicia Silverstone and EBay Discuss Benefits of Pre-loved Re-commerce
EBay's 2024 re-commerce report finds optimism and sustainable shopping trends among consumers.
Gen Z Sees Social Media as Cause for Overconsumption, Survey Shows
Young consumers who are fighting back against overconsumption have been "de-influenced" to purchase items…