EXCLUSIVE: The most popular AI tool for shopping research is…Consumers use a number of advanced artificial intelligence platforms to perform due diligence for purchases, but one stands out from its competitors. Circana: Online, social commerce driving beauty sales Beauty sales are on the rise — particularly in two channels. Survey: Consumers looking to save at pump, limit gas spending More Americans are taking steps to save money at the pump amid rising gas prices. Survey: Majority of consumers don't trust AI to make purchases for them Consumers are comfortable using artificial intelligence-powered tools for product discovery, but making the purchase on their behalf is another story. Study: Digital tech makes purchasing path 'entirely random' for many consumers With the digital world playing an integral part in consumers’ day-to-day lives, the path to purchase has changed fundamentally. Survey: In-store shopping remains key to younger consumers' summer plans Younger consumers say they are planning to spend this summer, and will take an omnichannel approach when doing so. Trust, privacy concerns holding back consumers from AI shopping tool adoption Consumer interest in artificial intelligence is strong, but trust still remains a barrier to full adoption. Consumer goods prices slightly decline in March after brief uptick In good news for shoppers, a bump in the cost of consumer goods reversed course in March 2026. Numerator: Price, preferences keeping consumers from sticking to new nutrition guidelines More than four-in-10 consumers are aware of the updated USDA food pyramid, but prices, preferences and product availability limit many from adhering to it. Survey: Buy now, pay later usage rises; 'pay-in-four' most common method Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are surging with consumers, especially younger ones. 1 2 3 Next Last
