Zachary Russell
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- 6/8/2026
More than half of consumers plan to shop in-store for Father's Day gifts
Experiences and subscriptions are playing a key role in consumers’ Father’s Day gifting strategies – but in-store shopping is still important. - 6/8/2026
Survey: Out-of-stocks often lead consumers to switch brands
Stockouts are becoming a common problem that poses a major risk to brand loyalty. - 6/8/2026
Pump & Pantry to acquire 21 Hy-Vee convenience stores across three states
A regional fuel and convenience retailer is expanding its presence across the Midwest via acquisition. - 6/7/2026
Survey: Gift card purchasing continues to rise
Increased cost pressures are leading consumers to rely more on gift cards when it comes to both gifting and self use. - 6/7/2026
Numerator: Consumer goods prices continued climbing in May
May 2026 marked a new high water mark for inflation in recent years. - 6/4/2026
YouGov: Clothing shoppers resistant to using AI tools for product discovery
Clothing shoppers prefer in-store browsing when it comes to finding new items – and many are averse to using AI for discovery. - 6/4/2026
Abercrombie & Fitch unveils new store design concept in NYC
Abercrombie & Fitch has gone big in a retail hotbed. - 6/4/2026
Survey: Some skepticism remains among AI shopping agent users
Consumers are continuing to utilize artificial intelligence-powered tools to help them shop – but a handful of hangups still remain. - 6/3/2026
Fiserv: Small business retail sales see slight dip in May
Small business sales remained flat month over month in May, but increased slightly compared to a year ago. - 6/3/2026
Store Expansion News: May update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in May with store expansion plans and new formats.
