Consumer Behavior News & Media
Holiday shopper spending projected to hit 2nd highest in 23 years
October 23, 2025
Consumers are projected to spend $890.49 per person on average this holiday season, according to a National Retail Federation survey and the amount is the…
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American shoppers very concerned about global trade issues
October 22, 2025
Nearly half, 45%, of American shoppers are extremely concerned or very concerned about global trade issues impacting the ability to find products they want to…
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Most consumers worried about tariff impact as holiday season approaches
October 21, 2025
Well more than half of consumers, 80%, are concerned about rising costs due to tariffs.
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Discount retailers big holiday shopper focus
October 21, 2025
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. consumers, 73%, will shop at discount retailers this holiday season, according to a VTEX research report.
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Consumers feeling a bit Grinch-like this holiday season
October 20, 2025
Consumers will spend an average of $1,595 this holiday season — reflecting a 10% drop compared to the 2024 holiday season.
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Consumers preparing for financial challenges
October 20, 2025
A hefty majority of consumers, 79%, are preparing for increased financial challenges and 77% are taking specific steps to stay within a holiday budget as the…
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Online holiday shopping season to hit $253B
October 16, 2025
This year's online holiday shopping season is projected to hit $253.4 billion, reflecting a 5.3% increase year over year, according to a Adobe shopping…
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Consumers embracing AI to save time, find deals
October 15, 2025
The U.S. consumer is embracing AI for everyday benefits, from saving time to finding better deals and making smarter decisions.
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C-store customers motivated by promotions, curated product offerings
October 14, 2025
Convenience store customers are increasingly motivated by curated product offerings and compelling promotions.
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Consumer households will spend $420 on Halloween celebrations
October 8, 2025
Nearly four of five U.S. adults (79%) will celebrate Halloween this month and the average spend per household will be $420, according to CIT Bank's 202…
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Smart inventory strategy in uncertain times: Why panic buying could be hurting your business
by Warren Wilbee — CTO, ToolsGroup
Tariff policy will continue evolving, but retailers who respond with strategic discipline rather than reactive stockpiling will be better positioned through…
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Criteo integrates with Google for onsite retail media
September 30, 2025
Criteo has been tapped as Google's first onsite retail media partner. Advertisers can scale campaigns across Criteo's retail media inventory via Google's…
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Why data partnerships are the future of retail
by Ali Moosani — CEO, GoSpotCheck by FORM
Learn how real-time visibility into shelf conditions can help retailers and suppliers improve execution, boost sales and deliver a better in-store experience.
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Holiday shopping season predicted to be underwhelming
September 24, 2025
Holiday retail sales will be "underwhelming," with a 3% to 5% growth rate this year.
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C-store retail: Consumers, EV adoption among many factors reshaping the industry
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The c-store industry is in a period of transition, shaped by forces that didn’t exist even a decade ago. The rise of EV, shifts in commuting patterns and…
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Young shoppers driving agentic commerce growth
September 23, 2025
The younger generation, including Gen Z and millennials, are driving adoption of agentic commerce, according to a Commerce and Future Commerce survey.
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Black Friday top holiday shopping day this year
September 23, 2025
Retailers in the U.S. will see the biggest holiday crowds on Black Friday with the last two Saturdays before Christmas taking the next two big shopping spots.
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Most consumers concerned about tariff impacts
September 22, 2025
A hefty majority, 87%, of U.S. consumers are worries about the impact from tariffs on shopping and finances and nearly one in five believe their job or…
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Most consumers would use GenAI as shopping assistant
September 18, 2025
More than 70% of consumers would use GenAI for holiday shopping and the number is much higher (85%) when it comes to Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
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Most shoppers want more info to inform purchases
September 16, 2025
Most consumers, 76%, want more information given they're paying more for groceries, with 71% reading labels more closely and more often and 66% would scan a QR…
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