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Consumer Behavior

Here’s How It Went and How It May Go: Retail in 2026

Analysts say AI, trade tensions and tariff talks will weigh on consumers this year, although nobody can…

‘Convenience Is King’ No Longer Rules, Says Placer.ai. Here’s How Retailers Can Adapt

Consumers are seeking out value, and that extends beyond discounts.

Circana: Comfort in Running Shoes Fit the Bill For Everyday Walking Too

Market research firm Circana found that 49 percent of consumers identified themselves as runners, and 51…

AI Visibility Tools Are Revolutionizing Beauty Brand Discovery

Pre's Parham Aarabi showcased how AI simulations help beauty brands optimize recommendations on platforms…

Is Your Closet Hiding Money? Probably, Depop Reports

A new study from Depop highlights a major shift in consumer finance, with over half of Americans now…

Startup Gets $21M Series A to Help Companies Track AI Search Position

Peec AI announced the funding just four months after it said it secured its seed round.

Tapestry and Google Merge Data, Tech and Creativity to Drive Consumer-centric Growth

Google's Kevin Fried and Tapestry's Sandeep Seth look at consumer behavior, leveraging data and creativity…

60% of Shoppers Stressed by Geopolitics, Personal Finances, Kearney Consumer Institute Finds

Beneath the veneer of the status quo, macro anxieties about the state of the country and everyday financial…

As Holiday Approaches, Consumers Don’t Think Brands Go Far Enough on Loyalty, Personalization

Data from Nift shows that 94 percent of consumers expect more from the brands and retailers they shop with.

Brands Beat Out Governments, Institutions in Consumers’ Trust Ladder: Deloitte

According to a consumer insight report by consultancy Deloitte, brands have an opportunity to forge ahead.

Economic Anxiety Will Prompt 10% Pullback on Holiday Spending, Deloitte Says

Seventy-seven percent of shoppers expect to see higher prices at retail, prompting them to tighten their…

Empowering Today’s Educated Beauty Consumer

Beauty Barrage and Navigo discuss the evolving beauty consumer, underscoring the importance of brands…

Afterpay Unveils Top 2025 Holiday Trends Within Fashion, Beauty and More

The report gives insights into what shoppers are putting on buy-now, pay-later installments.

Harnessing Creativity and AI: How Brands Can Thrive in Today’s Digital-first Media Landscape

The Weber Shandwick Collective's Karen Pugliese discussed how blending human creativity and AI is helping…

Salesforce: AI Will Drive $263B in Global Holiday Spending

The technology company projects that consumers' rising trust in AI systems will benefit brands and retailers…