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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

C-store retail: Consumers, EV adoption among many factors reshaping the industry

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

Price a big focus for back-to-school shoppers

September 9, 2025

Price is the top priority for more than half, 57%, of back-to-school shoppers, a slight increase from 52% in 2024.

Elevating Customer Service with Technology: What Hospitality and Food Service Businesses Need to Know

Learn how hospitality and food service businesses can enhance customer service with advanced technology. This blog explores how retail-hardened POS systems…

Consumers prioritizing convenience, flexibility, hybrid shopping

September 4, 2025

Consumers in the U.S. are increasingly prioritizing convenience, flexibility and value when it comes to shopping and are also embracing hybrid shopping and…

Shoplifting reportedly broke up Target, Ulta Beauty partnership

September 3, 2025

Shoplifting is being cited as the reason for the breakup of Target and Ulta Beauty with one report claiming shoplifters stole $10,000 in products at one store…

Examining the knowledge gap between shoppers, retail store associates

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Retailers and store associates are facing challenges meeting the needs of consumers. The answer lies in ensuring retail workers are given the tools and…