Wealthy shoppers have propelled retail spending in the United States, according to a recent Federal Reserve analysis, despite the price of goods remaining high. Even though inflation has cooled, many ...
NEW YORK — Surveys of more than 5,300 consumers between May 2023 and August 2024 revealed 75% plan to shop differently in 2025, 46% expect to purchase more store brands and 41% will use more coupons.
The NRF’s projection signals that returns could be an even bigger hassle for retailers this year. Last year, retailers accepted $743 billion in returns, and they lost $101 billion in returns fraud, ...
In many cities, retail habits are quietly changing. Large destination malls still exist, but they no longer define eve ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shelley E. Kohan covers the retail industry and is based in New York. This article is more than 2 years old. Although consumers ...
Consumers are ramping up their use of bot shoppers — automated software programs underpinned by artificial intelligence ...
In 2026, retail media will no longer be a siloed ad channel — it will become the operating system of retail, where media, ...
A seemingly harmless retail practice is sparking debate online, with some shoppers calling it “invasive” and “awkward” as others say it’s simply part of the in-store experience.