Consumer Trends: Page 4
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Amazon launches annual grocery subscription plan
The yearly option’s debut comes just a few months after the company rolled out its monthly subscription offering.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Survey: 31% of back-to-school shoppers will take on debt
While that’s relatively flat to 2022, there are fewer shoppers this year opting for cheaper brands or using other money saving strategies, Bankrate found.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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The state of small business
Disruptions from the pandemic, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to bedevil operations for small businesses.
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Deep DiveKevin Plank can’t let go of Under Armour. Is that hampering a turnaround?
Three CEOs have come and gone in the four years since Plank stepped down. Now, the sportswear brand’s founder is back with another plan to revive the brand amid flagging sales and relevance.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SPS Commerce5 ways retailers can excel at change management
Learn how top retailers adapt to consumer trends and market shifts with these five proven strategies.
Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Toy sales stabilize in first half of year
“The tide is turning for the industry,” according to a new report from Circana. But there are no guarantees for the second half of 2024.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Amazon Prime Day drives the most loyalty among summer sales events
Over 80% of shoppers who made purchases during the recent spate of sales only bought items at Amazon, Earnest Analytics found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon delivery speeds up in Canada and Gap Inc. changes its ticker
Prime members in parts of Canada will have faster same-day delivery and the apparel company will trade on the NYSE under the new symbol GAP.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Prestige beauty sales continue to outpace mass with 8% growth in the first half of the year
High-end fragrance was a bright spot, rising 12%, but its popularity is also driving sales of mass products and private-label dupes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Liquid Death cuts through marketing noise without big media buys
Vice President of Creative Andy Pearson explained how the billion-dollar beverage brand helps consumers “murder” their thirst in an expanding market.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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How to win over customers in inflationary times. Hint: It’s not just about price.
Quality and other considerations are in play as shoppers mull whether or not to spend their money on discretionary items.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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55% of Gen Z have made an online purchase while browsing social media
A new survey from Walmart and Morning Consult indicates that social media is becoming a key platform for product discovery.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 30, 2024 -
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After a bad first half, US consumer tech sales expected to fall 2% in 2024: Circana
The research firm said the macroeconomic environment remains unchanged, but signaled strength in some categories for the back half of the year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Dell TechnologiesBuilding the store of the future? Update your IT foundation first
To fully leverage today’s emerging technologies and deliver the experiences customers are expecting, retailers must modernize their stores’ IT infrastructure.
July 29, 2024 -
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In-store experience wins out as customers want to see and touch purchases: report
Customers value associates’ advice, particularly for luxury goods, while they feel frustrated by chatbots’ inability to resolve customer service inquiries.
By Bryan Wassel • July 26, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: All of a sudden, a lot is happening at department stores
The team discusses a barrage of news from several players in a retail space that has been written off many times.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 25, 2024 -
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TikTok Shop spend jumps during Deals for You Days
U.S. shoppers spent $52 each during the social platform’s July sale, a historic high and a break from recent declines, according to Earnest Analytics.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 24, 2024 -
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Knix enlists soccer star Megan Rapinoe for latest campaign
Rapinoe teamed up with the brand to pay athletes to talk about their periods while competing in sports.
By Howard Ruben • July 22, 2024 -
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Dollar General to offer over 100 back-to-school products for $1 or less
Notebooks, pencils, glue sticks and folders are among the low-priced offerings. The dollar store will also offer backpacks for $5.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 19, 2024 -
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US online retail sales to reach $1.2 trillion this year: report
E-commerce is “maturing” and returning to “pre-pandemic normalcy” as it continues to capture market share, according to FTI Consulting.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 17, 2024 -
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Back-to-school spending expected to drop from last year: report
Spending per child is projected to be $586, with overall market spend reaching $31.3 billion, according to a recent survey from Deloitte.
By Howard Ruben • July 16, 2024 -
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NRF: 85% of back-to-school buyers plan to shop Prime Day
Sales are expected to be down from last year’s record highs, but shoppers are once again starting early and prioritizing this month’s discounts.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 15, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Von Dutch is acquired and Bath & Body Works partners with Crocs
The fashion company was sold to WSG Brands, while the shoe collab is all decked out in gingham.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 12, 2024 -
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One-third of consumers cut spending in Q2: report
Inflation concerns continue to weigh on shoppers, with 84% saying it has affected how they spend their money, according to a report from Jungle Scout.
By Howard Ruben • July 12, 2024 -
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Private brands hit record highs in unit and dollar share in first half of 2024
Store brands’ year-over-year growth for both measurements outperformed that of national brands, according to Circana data shared by PLMA.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 11, 2024 -
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New inclusive hair care brand Being launches at Walmart
Monday Haircare and Osāna Naturals founder Jaimee Lupton debuted her latest brand at the retailer in-stores and online.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 11, 2024
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