Tag: shopping habits

The New Holiday Shopping Calendar: Starts in Summer, Powered by AI

Holiday shopping is stretching far beyond the Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend, and artificial intelligence is now playing a starring role in how consumers browse, compare, and buy. According to Klaviyo’s survey, over half (54%) plan to use AI...

From Champagne to Sweatpants: What Consumers Are Cutting to Afford Groceries

According to Blue Yonder’s latest survey, as many as 85% of consumers worldwide are worried about the continued rise in grocery prices. Conducted across key markets including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia/New Zealand (ANZ), and the Middle East, the...

Tariffs Cast a Shadow Over Holiday Cheer, Survey Shows

As the holiday season approaches, a new survey by the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) and conducted by Ipsos, reveals a growing sense of financial anxiety among American consumers. The results highlight that concerns over U.S. tariffs on imported goods...

Consumer confidence shifts as demand for American-made and second-hand goods rises

According to a new Gartner survey, nearly half of U.S. consumers (47%) plan to increase their purchases of American-made products this year, highlighting a trend toward local sourcing and domestic support. The findings suggest a shift in consumer values, driven...

Amazon’s Vulcan, AI-wary employers, and Houston’s shopping habits: the human-tech divide widens

Employers raise alarms over work readiness and AI use among young hires   Young people entering the workforce in 2025 are increasingly underprepared, with employers expressing concerns about inflated job applications aided by AI and a lack of essential soft skills. According...

Shifting tides in retail: millennials want in-store, AI fights theft, tariffs hit fast fashion

Millennials prioritise the in-store experience in apparel shopping A ChangeUp report reveals 70% of millennials choose apparel retailers based on in-store experience, valuing alignment with their values more than any other demographic. Gen Z, despite being digital natives, is equally likely...

Green skills gap widens, Vivo launches mental health campaign, and marketplaces disrupt shopping search

UK faces green skills gap as demand for sustainability roles grows According to Indeed, more than a quarter of UK employers are struggling to fill sustainability roles due to skills shortages. Nearly half of jobseekers cite a lack of qualifications or...

From aisles to algorithms: the evolution of in-store retail

Modern retail is at a pivotal juncture, balancing technological innovation and human interaction. “Never mind how much retail tech you use, that’s all very nice, but one-on-one will never go away,” Silvia Coleman, VP of thought leadership at CXG, told...

Feel-good marketing is not a trend—it’s the future.

In a world where negativity tends to dominate social media and news feeds, consumers seek uplifting content. A recent study by Upworthy and Alter Agents, “The Power of Uplifting Content,” highlights that positive, feel-good messaging doesn’t just make people happier...

The holiday return flood: 65% of shoppers sending gifts back

According to a recent Akeneo report, nearly two-thirds (65%) of consumers returned or exchanged a holiday purchase this year, with the majority (65%) preferring to return in-store rather than ship products back. This shows a growing consumer awareness of sustainability,...