Mother’s Day spending poised for another record yearFor the second consecutive year, Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach a new high. Here’s where consumers are cutting back the most — and the leastHigh inflation and the ongoing effects of the pandemic are causing consumers to make cuts in discretionary spending, but not all categories are feeling the pinch. Do consumers really care about sustainability? A new survey reveals just how much shoppers will sacrifice in the name of sustainable retailing. URW survey: Shoppers will pay a premium for sustainability Westfield shoppers are willing to pay more for sustainable goods. Lawmakers say higher credit card swipe fees would add to inflation The National Retail Federation on Monday called on Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases that are scheduled to take effect this month. Survey: This feature makes consumers more open to chatbots One important chatbot offering substantially increases customer willingness to use the automated customer service tool. Benjamin Moore ranked as best paint retailer Benjamin Moore took top honors in two categories in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study. Uniqlo to ramp up store expansion in North America Japan’s Fast Retailing Co. is looking to expand its footprint more aggressively in North America. Survey: Returns cost online retailers 21% of order value Retailers are eating into retailer costs. Grocery prices steadily increase across channels A new study reveals exactly how much the cost of grocery items rose in March 2022. Consumers more upbeat in April amid strong job market U.S. consumer sentiment unexpected rose in early April, hitting a three-month high. How do consumers feel about supply chain disruptions? A new survey provides insight into how consumers view current supply chain issues, including ongoing disruption and sustainability concerns. First Previous 122 123 124 125 126 Next Last
