Consumer Behavior News & Media
How point of sale and display solutions can reduce retail theft in 2024
by Daryl Bedford — Managing Director, Harrison Group
Given the surge in theft, there is now a dramatic increase in requests for anti-theft and loss prevention solutions from retailers.
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Why independent retail stores are gateway to powerful multicultural consumers
by Kristy Day — Vice President of Advertising Strategy and Sales, NRS Digital Media
Multicultural consumers have impressive spending power in the U.S. In today's diverse and rapidly evolving market, understanding and engaging these audiences…
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Shoppers expect free, fast shipments, convenient return process
July 25, 2024
Delayed orders impact 92% of shoppers' next purchase decision and consumers expect compensation when delays happen.
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Adobe: Amazon sets Prime Day sales event record
July 22, 2024
Amazon's two-day Prime Day was a record setter, according to Adobe analysis, with a two-day total of $14.2 billion representing a 11% year-over-year increase.
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Most US shoppers can’t afford retail subscriptions
July 17, 2024
As retailers adopt subscription programs to offer deals, a survey reveals two-thirds of U.S. shoppers can't afford all their subscriptions.
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Consumers splurging on themselves this holiday season
July 16, 2024
Nearly half, 41%, of consumers will be splurging on gift for themselves while tightening their spend elsewhere.
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Back-to-school spending will flatten due to economic concerns
July 15, 2024
Financial and economic concerns will likely flatten the back-to-school spending, according to Deloitte research, averaging about $586 per student with a…
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Adobe projects record $14B spent on Amazon Prime Day event
July 15, 2024
Adobe predicts a record-setting $14 billion spend for Amazon's two-day annual Prime Day event.
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Shoppers gearing up for holiday season
July 10, 2024
It may only be early July but consumers are getting ready to start shopping for the holiday sales season with 23% kicking it off by August or earlier.
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Consumers projected to spend big on back to school this year
July 1, 2024
Consumers plan to spend 21.8% more on back to school shopping this year, compared to 2023.
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One third of US consumers loving TikTok
June 28, 2024
When it comes to consumer adoption of TikTok 31% of U.S. adults are using the social media app, making it the fifth most-popular behind Facebook, YouTube…
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Census retail sales reveal healthy consumer
June 26, 2024
The growth in retail sales in May reveals a "reasonably healthy consumer," according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz despite the…
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Consumers big fans of loyalty programs
June 25, 2024
More than half, 70%, of consumers prioritize brands with loyalty programs and 76% of Americans will spend more when participating in a loyalty program.
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Male consumers top gift card buyers
June 20, 2024
The male consumer is the primary gift card buyer in the U.S. for the first time, according to a Blackhawk Network research report on consumer gift card and…
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Consumer confidence rose in May
June 18, 2024
Consumer confidence rose in May yet consumers remain anxious about the future, according to the Consumer Confidence Index produced by The Conference Board.
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Lack of information, poor product top reasons for abandoning purchase
June 17, 2024
Half of consumers have abandoned a potential purchase online or in store in the last six months due to not finding sufficient information on the product and…
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Nearly half of consumers will download apps to get loyalty promotions, exclusive deals
June 17, 2024
Just about half, 49%, of U.S. consumers will download a brand's app to get loyalty deals and exclusive deals, according to the EY Future Consumer Index survey…
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Consumers willing to spend despite smaller jobs, wage gains
June 14, 2024
Consumers are still willing to spend despite smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Father’s Day spent to hit $22.4B
June 14, 2024
Father's Day spending is projected to hit $22.4 billion this year, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights &…
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Home Depot tops with consumers
June 13, 2024
Home Depot captured 29% of home improvement spending in the first quarter of the year with Lowe's taking second place with 20%, according to a Numerator survey.
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