Consumer Trends: Page 4

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    Amazon Cyber Week sales surpass previous years

    The e-commerce giant is touting a successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday, despite declining to share exact figures.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Winners and losers of Black Friday 2023

    Data shows consumers turned to mobile to shop, while some analysts lowered their forecast for the season.

    By • Nov. 25, 2023
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    The latest in experiential retail

    With customers returning to in-store shopping, retailers are testing out new store concepts, exiting others and otherwise refining their brick-and-mortar touchpoints.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Best Buy sales fall 8% as electronics demand stumbles

    The retailer lowered its guidance as a result of consumer uncertainty, but CEO Corie Barry said the sector should stabilize next year.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Holiday shoppers to spend an average $875 this season: NRF

    While the apparel category has seen mixed results this year, it will be a popular gift choice, according to a new survey. 

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    What to expect this Black Friday, Cyber Monday

    Retail sales and seasonal budgets this year are expected to rise, but consumers anticipate buying fewer gifts with less bang for their buck.

    By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Shoppers to spend $130B Thanksgiving weekend: ICSC

    Consumers expect to find higher prices this holiday season and are conducting research to get the best deals, according to a new survey.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2023
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    The rise of the Stanley tumbler: How a 110-year-old brand achieved viral success

    The brand had long been marketed to workmen and outdoorsmen. But with the help of a group of influencers, the company unlocked the power of women selling to women.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Kohl’s and Target went deep into beauty shop-in-shops. How does that impact the holidays?

    Three years after inking deals with Sephora and Ulta, both retailers say they’re reaping the benefits. Here’s why the category could give them a boost this season.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Nearly three-quarters of holiday shoppers plan to buy from small businesses: survey

    Independent businesses offer a better customer experience and more unique merchandise than their larger counterparts, a new survey found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Shoppers spent record $76.8B online in October: Adobe

    Data shows that consumers are being strategic in managing their holiday budgets and taking advantage of early deals, according to a new report. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Holiday sales forecast to grow between 3% and 4%: NRF

    Spending is expected to reach “record levels,” but the growth rate is slower compared to the past three years, according to the organization. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2023
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    On, Reformation among brands launching sustainable footwear collective

    The group’s proposed solution is to collectively minimize waste, reduce emissions and bring a circular approach to the footwear industry.

    By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 7, 2023
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    The right stuff: How Build-A-Bear is creating a cuddly (and lucrative) empire

    The specialty retailer is landing record sales, enticing adult shoppers and sporting a plethora of store formats. It’s even made a holiday movie.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Bath & Body Works takes men’s products on tour with immersive pop-up

    The showcase will be stationed alongside sporting events on a tour of nine markets as the company builds its male customer base.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Christy Sports overhauls its C-suite, Simon malls to close on Thanksgiving

    The outdoor retailer named a number of top positions, including CEO, while the REIT will shut most of its doors on the holiday.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Consumers, inflation give hopeful Halloween retailers a dose of the scaries

    Total Halloween spending is forecast to hit $12.2 billion this year, but rising wage and sugar costs are cutting into profits.

    By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 30, 2023
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    The Backroom: How the holidays are shaping up

    With the first sales events of the season already come and gone, the team looks at the clues of how it will go this year.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 26, 2023
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    September retail sales signal tepid holiday spending

    This year, frugal consumers will likely continue to be careful and prioritize spending on experiences over goods, analysts say.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Why holiday spending is going to the dogs

    As prep for the holidays begins, pets are increasingly landing on consumers’ gift-buying lists — sometimes over other family members.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Holiday spend expected to reach $1.6 trillion: ICSC

    While more consumers plan to spend more this holiday season, a new survey suggests they will shop at fewer stores.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 23, 2023
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    The state of clean beauty

    Favored by younger generations, the category faces new federal regulation calling for brand and manufacturing transparency.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Holiday spending to surpass pre-pandemic levels: Deloitte

    Shoppers are increasing their holiday budgets across income levels, but for those starting to repay student loans nearly half may cut back on spending.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

    The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Nearly half of Gen Z will buy holiday gifts on social media, survey finds

    Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Nike continues to be top brand for teens: report

    Teens are also feeling the weight of inflation, citing it as one of the top social causes on their minds, Piper Sandler found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2023