Tag: shopping

Is human interaction the new inconvenience? According to Gen Z, it is

For younger consumers, convenience increasingly means avoiding people altogether. A new Consumer Pulse survey from GoDaddy reveals that Gen Z and Millennials are quietly rewriting the rules of commerce, and human interaction is becoming a casualty. In a poll of 1,500...

Gen Z and Millennials threaten to walk if businesses don’t offer in-app payments

A new survey suggests the checkout counter may soon be extinct, at least for anyone under 40. According to payments infrastructure provider NMI, 64% of Gen Z and Millennials say that if a business doesn’t offer in-app payments, they’ll take...

Asian American consumers lead shifts in streaming, shopping, and sport

According to Nielsen’s new report, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) consumers are becoming a major force reshaping digital commerce, media, and beauty. As of January 2025, streaming captured 53% of Asian Americans’ total TV time—an increase from...

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...

Merit, wages, and workforce changes: the hiring debate heats up

Businesses face pay structure adjustments amid a minimum wage hike From 1 April 2025, the UK’s national living wage rises to £12.21 per hour for over-21s, with similar increases for younger workers. HR insight firm Brightmine reports that nearly 60% of...

AI powers Steve Madden eCommerce 

Steve Madden has taken a major leap in its digital evolution by launching a newly enhanced global eCommerce platform. Developed in partnership with RunDTC and powered by Contentstack’s advanced digital experience platform (DXP), this transformation redefines how customers engage with...

Braze enhances personalised shopping experiences with Shopify integration

Braze has announced a strategic partnership with Shopify, introducing new integrations and features that enhance personalised shopper interactions. These advancements give brands real-time insights into customer preferences, allowing them to craft targeted campaigns that deepen engagement and strengthen customer relationships. The...

What are the key success factors of unified commerce for retailers?

New Manhattan Associates report closely examines 220 North American retailers and dives into over 300 capabilities across four key areas: shopping, checkout, fulfilment, and service, to understand what is driving success in unified commerce. Only 5% of these retailers scored Leader...

Shoppers are now letting AI do the browsing

More than 60% of consumers now turn to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools for online shopping, according to new research from Bloomreach. The study of over 1,000 U.S. consumers reveals that AI is not just assisting shoppers—it’s fundamentally changing...

Shoppers say ‘hell no’ to AI buying for them

Retailers are rolling out AI shopping assistants, but many consumers aren’t ready to hand over control. A new Omnisend survey found that 66% of shoppers would not let AI make purchases for them, even if it meant getting a better...