Who will shop Amazon Prime Day?New data provides insight into likely customer behavior patterns for the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sales extravaganza. It’Sugar to make big splash in Times SquareIt’Sugar is planning one of its largest pop-ups yet. Survey: Returns ‘worst’ part of shopping experience; items worth returning are… American shoppers are not happy with the returns process. These two factors most influence social media brand perception A new survey reveals what creates a positive brand image for social shoppers. NRF: Economy slowing, but recession unlikely — in ‘near term’ The good news for retailers is that the nation is unlikely to enter into a recession during the remainder of 2022. Amazon, Walmart, Levi Strauss in top tier of 50 ‘most patriotic’ brands As the 4th of July holiday approaches, an annual study ranks the brands that consumers feel best embody the value of “patriotism” in 2022. High gas prices, inflation cut into consumers’ 4th of July plans Consumers plan on celebrating the 4th of July even as inflation concerns reach a new high, but they are making cutbacks. High gas prices crimp convenience store sales as traffic declines High gas prices are taking their toll on sales at convenience stores. The Pandemic Did Not End City Life When the pandemic began, many assumed that there would be a mass exodus from urban centers. Grocery inflation having big impact on household budgets Consumers are limiting other spending to account for rising grocery prices. Unpacking the generational variance affecting retail Walk into any shopping center, restaurant, or convenience store, and you’re sure to experience some degree of inconvenience that can almost always be traced back to COVID-19. Consumers are changing their online shopping motivations Consumers continue to shop online as the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. First Previous 117 118 119 120 121 Next Last