Study: Amazon pay increase also upped pay for non-Amazon workersA new study suggests that when a big company increases wages, it causes companies in the same market to follow suit —and with no notable loss in jobs. Shopify: Young consumers lead the way in online retail shiftThe COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of e-commerce, especially among consumers under 35. Retail sales fall in February amid winter storms; quick rebound expected U.S. consumers cut back on spending in February as harsh winter weather across the country took a bite out of sales. Easy 2020 money stalled retail bankruptcies that will take place in 2021 Plentiful financing offered to retail chains stymied by the COVID-19 pandemic allowed many whose businesses had already been declining to hang on to life in 2020. But 2021 could be their downfall. Harris Poll: Pandemic shopping habits will remain as life returns to ‘normal’ Eight in 10 American consumers plan to shop online in some fashion, even when the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end. Survey: COVID-19 puts a dent in impulse purchases Customers have become less likely to make impulse purchases since the outbreak of COVID-19. Consumer sentiment rises to highest level in a year Consumers’ spirits are getting a boost from the anticipation of COVID-19 stimulus checks and the growing number of vaccinations. Survey: Eight in 10 consumers want this omnichannel service Omnichannel demand is generally up as a result of COVID-19, but one offering is especially popular. Survey: Americans curb their drunk shopping habit It won’t result in a suspended driver’s license, but Americans are cutting back on drinking and shopping, with much lower spending levels. Survey: Online returns performance misses the mark A solid majority of consumers are less than satisfied with retailer efforts at managing the e-commerce returns process. First Previous 168 169 170 171 172 Next Last
