Survey: Authentic brand participation in Pride Month remains important for consumersPride Month engagement from brands and retailers may be declining – but it still matters to a large portion of consumers. EXCLUSIVE: The most challenging inventory issues are…A new survey identifies several key challenges facing inventory management professionals. EXCLUSIVE: The most popular AI tool for shopping research is… Consumers use a number of advanced artificial intelligence platforms to perform due diligence for purchases, but one stands out from its competitors. Circana: Online, social commerce driving beauty sales Beauty sales are on the rise — particularly in two channels. Numerator: Consumer good prices stay volatile with April increase A slight dip in consumer the cost of consumer goods in March 2026 did not carry into April. Import cargo volume to stay below 2025 levels amid global economic uncertainty Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June. Study: Nine-in-10 consumers have used digital promotions to save Digital offers are key for shoppers who are cautious about their spending. Fiserv: April small business sales flat from March amid higher prices High prices continued to sustain small business sales in April. Survey: Consumers cutting spending in response to economic pressures A majority of Americans feel that they are treading water in today’s economy. Survey: In-store shopping remains key to younger consumers' summer plans Younger consumers say they are planning to spend this summer, and will take an omnichannel approach when doing so. 1 2 3 4 Next Last
