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Consumers Are Adopting a Split-brain Mentality When It Comes to Budgeting
The latest consumer survey from Criteo finds amid inflation, consumers are looking to save but still willing…
Amazon CEO: Cutting Costs is No. 1 Priority
After posting its first annual net loss since 2014, Amazon is looking for more ways to scrimp and save to…
Inflation Is Shifting Shoppers to Buy More Online
The latest consumer data from Mirakl reveals the impact of economic conditions on shopping behavior.
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What Retailers Need to Do to Meet Shopper Demands
Capgemini's Lindsey Mazza shares her perspective on consumer sentiment shaping spending at retail.
ICSC: 2022 Holiday Sales Jump 5.2%
The industry organization said total sales in the year rose 8.3 percent.
Nordstrom CEO Blames ‘Highly Promotional’ Holiday for 3.5% Sales Slump
"[It] is clear that consumers are being more selective with their spending given the broader macro…
Consumers Are ‘More Strapped Than Usual’ Right Now
Retailers are facing an unpleasant "trifecta" to start the new year, according to BDO's Natalie Kotlyar.
Here’s What Sales Were Really Like in December
US retail sales fell 1.1 percent in December, including declines in apparel and home furnishings, as…
From Macy’s to Lululemon, Who Won Holiday 2022, What Drove Success and What Lies Ahead
At the ICR Conference, execs from Macy's, DXL, Boot Barn, J.Jill and Tilly's among others shared how they…
New Adobe Data Sheds Light on Digital Holiday Sales
Adobe said total online sales jumped 3.5 percent to $211.7 billion, outpacing initial forecasts of 2.5…
NRF’s Chief Economist Watching Inflation Trends and Recession Risks
For now, consumers "are still out spending as the economy grows and households remain confident about their…
Inventory Excess Plagues Retail in 2022
Clearing out surplus goods could continue into 2023, despite order cancellations and steep discounting.
Consumers Pull Back, But We’re ‘Not In a Recession’
Shoppers remain "surprisingly resilient," according to NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Inflation Concerns Muddy Consumer Outlook
Consumer confidence rose in December as inflation expectations fell, but Americans also more pessimistic…
What to Make of November’s ‘Ugly’ Retail Report
Consumers are still spending, but new US retail sales data suggests a pull back or, at least, a shift in…