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Consumer Behavior

New Report Says 78% of Shoppers Have Abandoned Purchases Due to Sticker Shock

AlixPartners' 2025 footwear survey reveals consumer spending cuts across all categories.

The Top 5 Consumer Behaviors to Watch in 2025, and Beyond

In this episode of WWD Voices in Detail, Sarah Engel shares insights into the consumer behaviors defining…

Millennials and Gen Z Are Transforming Luxury: The Era of Experiences, Identity and Meaning

Assembly's "New Code of Luxe" report reveals key trends driving younger generations.

Why Traditional Consumer Demographics Don’t Apply to Denim Trends

Ana Paula Alves de Oliveira, founder and strategic director of Be Disobedient, discussed how lifestyle shifts…

This is the Fiber Gen Z Prioritizes While Embracing Authenticity & Sustainability 

Two-thirds of Gen Z consumers say cotton is their favorite fiber or fabric to wear, according to Cotton…

Retail’s Crossroads: Plotting a Course to Redefine Success

Amid inflation, tariffs, shifting consumer behaviors and supply chain upheavals, landlords and retailers are…

Tariffs Giving Shoppers the Yips, ReturnPro Found

The sweeping tariffs across the country may force retailers to revamp their returns models, reverse logistics…

Etsy Launches AI-powered Discovery Experience, Unveiling Six Emerging Trends

Trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson talks to WWD about Etsy's launch and the platform's unique positioning with…

Financial Stress Hits Americans Hard, Driving Focus on Literacy and Affects on Health

Amid the looming tariffs and global economic uncertainties, Americans are talking about money and learning…

Uber’s 2025 Lost and Found Index Reads Like a Must-have List of Beauty and Fashion Items

Among the list of most left behind items are Rhode lip glosses, Dyson Airwraps, Alexander Wang heels and…

Tariffs, Inflation and Rising Debt: The Perfect Storm Pressuring U.S. Consumers and Small Businesses

As economic uncertainty deepens, analysts highlight dynamic consumption shifts, regional spending disruptions…

Tariffs, Inflation and Rising Debt: The Perfect Storm Pressuring U.S. Consumers and Small Businesses

As economic uncertainty deepens, analysts highlight dynamic consumption shifts, regional spending disruptions…

Kearney Global Luxury Industry Outlook Reveals Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Market

Kearney's Nora Kleinewillinghoefer and Brian Ehrig break down the findings of the company's annual report.

Kearney Global Luxury Industry Outlook Reveals Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Market

Kearney's Nora Kleinewillinghoefer and Brian Ehrig break down the findings of the company's annual report.

The Evolution of Payment Solutions With the President of Bolt

In this episode of WWD Voices, Justin Grooms shares trends in the fintech space.