Consumer Behavior News & Media
A look at retail's top 7 trends
June 23, 2020
E-commerce, convenience and a changing brick-and-mortar shopping environment are among the top seven trends in retail today, according to a Deloitte report…
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Mastercard survey shows global surge in digital payments
June 22, 2020
Mastercard Inc. released a study showing consumers worldwide are using contactless and other digital payments at record levels and moving away from cash due to…
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618 proves to be a winning date for Alibaba, JD.com
June 22, 2020
The annual online shopping event, 618, (so named for the June 18 date it occurs), drew billions in sales for Chinese e-commerce leaders JD.com and Alibaba.
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NRF: Sales improvement is an encouraging sign
June 18, 2020
The bump in retail sales last month is "encouraging news," according to the National Retail Federation, and the focus now must be on keeping retail stores open…
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Some shoppers excited to get back to shopping, some are nervous
June 17, 2020
Depending on the region, U.S. consumers are either most excited to get back into retail environments while others are admittedly nervous about the prospect.
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What do Gen Z shoppers really want?
by Mike Roberts — Chief Creative Officer, Green Room Design
Mike Roberts, chief creative officer at Green Room Design, a brand and retail consultancy, maps out what Gen Z consumer are all about and the experience design…
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Retail sales on very healthy rebound track
June 17, 2020
Federal figures regarding retail sales reveal consumers are busy, busy, busy shopping at this point in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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DIY efforts, recreation activity driving auto product sales
June 15, 2020
Warm weather, stay-at-home mandates and social distancing is proving to be a win for those selling automotive products as consumers are busy with DIY projects…
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How data is powering a retail evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
by John Kavulich — Vice President, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands
John Kavulich, VP, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. explains why the most successful retailers will be those with an actionable data strategy…
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Fashion group reports big loss due to coronavirus pandemic
June 10, 2020
Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, is reporting a $465 million net loss for February through April and the COVID-19 pandemic is the big reason…
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E-commerce sales spiked big in May
June 8, 2020
May brought an 81% increase in retail e-commerce sales and several segments benefited from triple-digit year-on-year growth.
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Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.
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Navigating the new retail experience: Changing expectations
by Chris Hogue — Head of Strategy and Product, LiveArea
Chris Hogue, head of strategy and product at LiveArea, explains why it's an ideal time for retailers to reassess the customer experience they should be…
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Retailers set hours for those at risk in pandemic
June 4, 2020
Seniors and those vulnerable to the coronavirus are getting their own shopping time at several retailers including Kohl's, J.C. Penney and T.J. Maxx.
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Self-service gains traction among consumers
June 3, 2020
A good majority of consumers, 83%, will use self-service options when available, reflecting a spike of 7% from 2019.
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Robotic digital signage tackles COVID-19
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
As the world continues to battle the coronavirus, many technology companies are finding innovative ways to combat the virus, such as digital signage hand…
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Most consumers not ready to resume regular life
June 2, 2020
While retailers and restaurants are re-opening and businesses begin to resume regular operations a good number of consumers are not as ready.
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NRF calls for leadership, collaboration in light of destructive protest incidents
June 2, 2020
The National Retail Federation, in response to the protest activity relating to the death of a Minnesota man while in police custody that has resulted in…
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Big consumer spending drop in April, reveals report
June 1, 2020
Consumers weren't busy spending during COVID-19 lockdown in April as consumer spend declined 13.6%, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysis report.
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Costco putting samplers back to work
June 1, 2020
Missing those yummy snack bites while shopping at Costco?
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