Research Topic

Consumers committed to sustainable purchases; intent varies by category
The demand for sustainable goods and services is becoming increasingly important in U.S. consumers’ purchasing decisions.
JLL: Stores regain popularity for holiday shopping; preferred retailers are….
Shoppers are heading to stores for holiday shopping, attracted, at least in part, by a festive atmosphere.

CGP: Holiday sales growth to slow; home improvement category to outpace other sectors

Inflation in food, gas and household utility costs is shaping up as the Grinch this holiday season.
Survey: Consumers, marketers ready for metaverse commerce

Although 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 season

Consumers are more accepting of security measures when it comes to online shopping and have higher overall expectations for the experience.
ICSC: Deals, promotions key to holiday shopping season

Shoppers are focused on low prices, deals and free shipping this holiday season.
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.
Survey: Physical stores dominate impulse purchases

When it comes to making impulse purchases, brick-and-mortar retail — specifically the aisle — trumps online.
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.
IBM: Economic, other worries replace COVID-19 concerns among holiday shoppers

Uncertainty around inflation, gas prices and supply chain is driving consumers’ holiday plans.
Consumer sentiment ticks up

U.S. consumer sentiment increased slightly in early October to reach its highest level in six months.
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.