consumer spending
Spending Trends Seen Shifting With Demographics
Aging Baby Boomers and shifts in immigration patterns will impact spending.
Accenture: Retail Technologies Can Help Retailers Meet Consumer Needs
Jill Standish, senior managing director of retail at Accenture, discusses recent market trends.
Accenture Study Looks at New Languages of Loyalty
Millennials are changing how companies should think about their loyalty programs.
Counterfeit Market to Expand to $1.1 Trillion by 2022
Nearly half of the market is generated in China.
B2B Vendors Speculate on a Hudson’s Bay Co. Deal for Macy’s
An acquisition of Macy's would give the Hudson's Bay Co. real estate — and another omnichannel platform.
Forget Middle Class, It’s Now About Connected Spenders
Global Connected Spenders will have more than $32 trillion in spending power by 2025.
Trendalytics Report Shows Consumer Want for Personalization in Denim Market
Trendalytics report reveals a market rapidly evolving to meet the demands of shoppers.
Think Tank: How Small Businesses Can Grow Amid Collapse of Retail Giants
David Pachter is cofounder of JumpCrew, a social media, digital and content-marketing firm serving small to…
L2 Research Shows Maturing Social Ad Market Amid Ongoing Growth
L2 researchers also pondered social's role in driving conversions.
Consumer Preferences for Experiential Spending Not Changing Anytime Soon
Linda Kirkpatrick, executive vice president of market development in the U.S. at Mastercard, explains.
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Drop After Multiyear Climb
After three years on the rise, total sales for the romantic holiday are expected to drop by more than $1…
Consumers Aren’t Optimistic About the Short-term Jobs Outlook
Short-term jobs front outlook hurt consumer confidence in January.
Brand Bonding: The Emotional Connection to Retail and Fashion Brands
Brands that fail to deliver the right product and/or service can destroy their relationship with the consumer.
Alipay Helps U.S. Retailers Bridge Chinese Tourist Cultural Gap
Souheil Badran, the president of Alipay North America, explains.
Native Apps as Retail Customer Retention Tool
Marc Biel is chief executive officer of Shopgate, which offers mobile web sites and apps.