Survey: Consumers, marketers ready for metaverse commerceAlthough the metaverse is in its infancy as a commerce channel, its future for consumer engagement appears bright. Survey: Consumers’ online fraud concerns rise this holiday seasonConsumers are more accepting of security measures when it comes to online shopping and have higher overall expectations for the experience. Deloitte: Retailers confident about holiday inventory; store spending to rise The continued impact of inflation and a shift in consumer priorities are set to define the 2022 holiday season. ICSC: Deals, promotions key to holiday shopping season Shoppers are focused on low prices, deals and free shipping this holiday season. IBM: Economic, other worries replace COVID-19 concerns among holiday shoppers Uncertainty around inflation, gas prices and supply chain is driving consumers’ holiday plans. Will Prime Early Access Sale bite into Black Friday? Data conflicts over just how much holiday shopping took place during the recent Amazon Prime Early Access Sale promotion. Survey: Physical stores dominate impulse purchases When it comes to making impulse purchases, brick-and-mortar retail — specifically the aisle — trumps online. Core retail sales inch up in September Core retail sales remained solid on a monthly basis in September and saw another year-over-year gain despite an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and continuing inflation. Consumer sentiment ticks up U.S. consumer sentiment increased slightly in early October to reach its highest level in six months. Prime Early Access Sale – three surprising results Now that the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is over, it’s time to look back and see what the industry can take away from this event. First Previous 110 111 112 113 114 Next Last
