NYC leasing agent: 40% of shutdown businesses won’t re-openOne retail leasing agent in New York foresees bleak consequences in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, with retail vacancy rates hitting 50%. eMarketer: Direct-to-consumer brands facing mounting challenges in 2020Direct-to-consumer online sales are forecast to grow 24.3% to $17.75 billion in 2020. Study: Online channel likely to benefit long-term from COVID-19 It has only been a few weeks, but the COVID-19 pandemic is already making many consumers more likely to shop online. Survey: 85% of Americans to alter buying habits because of COVID-19 The coronavirus have significant short- and long-term effects on brand affinity and consumer purchases in the U.S. Nielsen: Sales are skyrocketing in these categories due to COVID-19 Consumer demand for key products is rising well into three-digit growth rates compared to 2019. Survey reveals demographic differences in consumer response to COVID-19 More men than women are stockpiling groceries and cutting back on spending during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. consumer confidence falls to eight-year low Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has dropped from a near record-high to its lowest level since January 2012. Survey: Consumers shop differently during COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 is having a major impact on every aspect of life, and shopping is not exempt. People survey: Consumers watching how employers treat workers during COVID-19 How companies treat their workers during COVID-19 will influence future purchases. Analysis: Retail Starting Down a New Path with COVID-19 We are in the midst of unprecedented times. Work, family, social, health, and emotional well-being have all instantaneously changed. First Previous 197 198 199 200 201 Next Last