Here’s how consumers are responding to economic uncertaintyU.S. consumers are cutting spending in response to inflation and tariffs but are not totally pessimistic in their outlook. Generational divide remains when it comes to Gen AI shopping toolsGenerative AI tools are increasingly being used to search for products online – especially by younger consumers. Survey: Consumers bracing for a more expensive Fourth of July Consumers are adapting to rising prices ahead of Independence Day celebrations. C-store retailer Mapco enters three new markets via acquisition Mapco is extending its footprint. Consumers in these states are the biggest online shoppers A new survey reveals which states have customers who are the most frequent shoppers and which states have the highest spenders online. Chain Store Age to close on July 4th The Chain Store Age offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen, and resume publishing Daybreaker, on Monday, July 7. Retail’s Reinvention: How Gen Z is transforming the next era of commerce Retail therapy isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of strolling the mall with bags in hand. JLL: Back-to-school spending to rise 17% Parents are expected to increase their back-to-school spending this year, with brick-and-mortar stores slated to play a key role. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Hashim Amin, regional GM, retail, North America, Uber The Uber Eats on-demand delivery subsidiary of Uber is making inroads with regional grocers and an increasing variety of retail verticals. Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged clothing ‘dupes’ Lululemon has accused Costco Wholesale Corp. of selling cheaper, unauthorized imitations of some of its popular clothing items. Sephora partners to give shoppers rides to its stores during Prime Day event Sephora is taking on Prime Day by teaming up to offer shoppers a ride to its stores in select U.S. cities. EXCLUSIVE: Here’s how consumers react to tariffs, unethical sourcing When it comes to the financial impact of tariffs and unethically sourced products, U.S. consumers have a pragmatic viewpoint. First Previous 352 353 354 355 356 Next Last
