Younger consumers are more open to AI searchTraditional search engines are still more popular than artificial intelligence, but that gap is closing among younger shoppers. Study: North American retail satisfaction high in Q2The retail sector scored high marks when it came to consumer satisfaction in the second quarter. Study: Here's where independent retailers are growing fastest... Independent retailers move fast when it comes to viral and consumer trends. Visa: World Cup led to economic boosts in these cities... The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a conclusion on July 19, and to no surprise, the global soccer tournament had a large economic impact on the North American host cities. Survey: Families plan to spend $250 per child on back-to-school supplies Higher prices are pushing families to spend more on back-to-school needs this year. Survey: BNPL usage on the rise — especially for groceries Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments are becoming an increasingly important tool for consumers, with many relying on them to make essential purchases. Gen Z didn’t raise the bar for retailers, buy they are forcing them to adapt When you spend as much time as I do talking with retailers, you start to see a pattern emerge for those struggling to connect with a younger audience. The most popular retailer for late-night online shopping is… More than half of consumers make unplanned post-midnight purchases from one specific online retailer. Sales rise in June for ninth straight month amid sales events The summer shopping season got off to a solid start in June amid summer sales events by Amazon and other retailers. Placer.ai: States that saw the highest migration in 2025 were... Migration trends cooled in 2025, but the states that did attract new residents were smaller ones. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
