Consumer Trends
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Millennials will hit the stores this holiday seasonBy Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2017It’s baby boomers who are more likely to buy online, according to a study from consumer engagement firm First Insight.
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Gen Z wants more in-store techBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 26, 2017The youngest generation wants more AR, VR and "just walk out" tech, and they want them within the year, according to a new study.
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BJ's aims to turn holiday party stress into salesBy Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2017A study commissioned by the warehouse club retailer notes all the many woes of the holiday party host that the company hopes could be reasons to shop at its stores.
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Halloween spending to reach record $9.1BBy Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2017The increase reflects growth of 8.3% over last year’s record of $8.4 billion, according to research from the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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Holiday shoppers to spend 47% more on Black Friday, Cyber MondayBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2017A study by RetailMeNot shows that the holiday shopping days are going to be bigger than ever — and the promotional period should last twice as long.
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FeatureRetail Therapy: Fall menswear is here to bare allBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 21, 2017From translucent sleeves-only sweaters to dad-inspired potbelly fanny packs, Calvin Klein, Asos and other brands are encouraging men to embrace their bare-chested bods.
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Exclusive: Retailers don't think fast, free shipping is important to consumersBy Kate Patrick • Sept. 21, 2017A Flexe survey shows a severe gap between consumer expectations and retailer assumptions, but retailers still might not be able to deliver.
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FeatureIs Bodega the next retail disruptor?By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 21, 2017The startup was roasted on social media for cultural insensitivity after announcing plans to obliterate bodegas and mom-and-pop shops. But can the concept survive?
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Consumers want personalization, still unwilling to give up dataBy Dan O'Shea • Sept. 20, 2017A new study from Oracle has a lot to say about shopper behavior and the opportunities facing retailers.
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SEO is crucial for holiday marketingBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 20, 2017Updated holiday terminology and frequent product content pushes can go a long way in seasonal marketing, according to new research.
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FeatureWhat's in store for retail marketersBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 20, 2017From artificial intelligence to the refinement of customer data, changes are coming. Here’s what the future could hold.
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Gen Z twice as influenced by social media as by dealsBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2017The youngest generation is the first to value social media more than prices when making purchase decisions, according to a study by IRI.
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FeatureConversational Commerce: The year of retail bankruptciesBy Corinne Ruff • Sept. 19, 2017As retailers file for bankruptcy at a rate not seen since the Great Recession, Retail Dive sat down to talk through the biggest trends ailing distressed merchants.
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Lululemon launches first men-centered campaignBy Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2017The yogawear and athleisure brand conducted research that found Americans' attitude about masculinity is changing.
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Ex-Googlers stir up controversy with Bodega pantry conceptBy Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 18, 2017The startup suffered social media backlash after critics accused it of pitting its unmanned food boxes, which are unlocked by users with a mobile app, against mom-and-pop markets.
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Neiman Marcus unveils youth-centric Luxe LabBy Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2017In-store boutiques, featuring the work of emerging designers at select stores and online, are aimed at the younger fashion customer.
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Amazon halts Fire TV sales, but may have bigger TV plans for AlexaBy Dan O'Shea • Sept. 17, 2017Amazon may soon steal some thunder back from Apple in the TV platform war, as a new Fire TV product involving Alexa appears to be on the horizon.
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Feature3 holiday marketing hacksBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2017What a study of back-to-school subject lines can teach retailers about their marketing strategy for the holiday season.
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FeatureRetail Therapy: Balenciaga's sneakers run in the familyBy Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2017The Spanish luxury fashion house is betting a pair of $795 dirty dad sneakers will be a runaway hit.
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Rue La La and Dunkin' co-design online fall fashion boutiqueBy David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 15, 2017"Girl on the Go: Fall Style" highlights the DD Perks loyalty program with special offers to drive customers to the flash sale site and mobile app.
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Beloved local New England chain Benny's calls it quitsBy Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017Fans are flocking to the general store's going-out-of-business sales, but were likely buying their toys, bikes, housewares and auto supplies somewhere else.
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Millennials find store associates 'extremely important'By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 14, 2017As retailers explore ways to integrate robots in store, ChargeItSpot's report finds that young, tech-savvy shoppers greatly value the human element of the in-store experience.
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FeatureQ&A: Why Addition Elle sees a big opportunity in the US marketBy Corinne Ruff • Sept. 14, 2017Roslyn Griner, the Canadian company’s VP of marketing, spoke with Retail Dive about the brand's reinvention and expansion efforts.
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Consumers wary of biometric payment techBy Dan O'Shea • Sept. 13, 2017A majority of consumers believe they will be shopping without cash in a few years, yet many fear the authentication capabilities that will help them get there, according to a new study.
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OpinionExtreme personalization is the new personalizationBy Brian SolisModern commerce brands are changing the game and marketers need artificial intelligence to compete, writes Brian Solis of Altimeter.