Consumer Trends: Page 23


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    Retailers are wading deeper into customer data. States are raising the alarm.

    Brands from Walmart to Peloton are now able to access more personal customer data, including biometric identifiers, as they expand their digital capabilities. Where does that leave them legally?

    By Nov. 2, 2022
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    Victoria’s Secret will acquire DTC lingerie company Adore Me for $400M

    The direct-to-consumer brand is one of many in the space that have challenged the intimates giant thanks to its inclusive sizing and fit technology.

    By Nov. 1, 2022
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    Trendline

    How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

    Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Nearly half of retailers are converting cash registers to self-checkouts: report

    Retailers are investing more in technology as consumers seek faster checkout options, a Zebra Technologies report found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2022
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    Mattel girds itself for bumpy end to the year

    The toy maker trimmed its guidance on profitability this year, though it has benefited from price increases and cost cuts. 

    By Oct. 27, 2022
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    The Backroom: Retail bankruptcies are poised for a comeback

    What can we learn about the industry as a whole by looking at its weakest players?

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Department store foot traffic is down, but recovering: report

    Mid-tier department stores have seen a greater drop in visits than their luxury counterparts, according to Placer.ai analysis. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2022
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    How Halloween became a $10B business for retailers

    Outdoor decorations and displays have become more extravagant than ever. But that wasn’t always the case.

    By Oct. 24, 2022
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    Deals, promotions drive increased holiday spending: report

    A survey from ICSC finds that consumers plan to shop earlier this holiday season and spend more time seeking discounts. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Retail would like to buy a vowel

    Brands are turning to naming strategies like spelling words incorrectly and cutting out vowels. But it’s about much more than domain availability.

    By Oct. 24, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Peloton’s chief people officer to exit and Home Depot launches jobseeker marketplace

    The at-home fitness brand recently saw other executives depart, and the home improvement store looks to connect with pros.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Consumers to shop more in stores this holiday: survey

    After staying close to home during the height of the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of consumers plan for in-store shopping this season. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Photo Illustration: Balenciaga; Industry Dive

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    SKU’d: Balenciaga is ready to dress you for the apocalypse

    The fashion house is proving that luxury apparel doesn't have to be precious, but can face war and destruction — all while being a commercial success.

    By Oct. 20, 2022
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    Over a third of retail execs are taking measures to clear inventory: study

    Nearly all of the execs surveyed said increased promotions and availability guarantees were part of their holiday plans.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Higher-income shoppers to pull back on spend this holiday season: report

    A new survey from Deloitte found that consumers plan to buy fewer gifts this year and will increase their purchase of gift cards. 

    By Oct. 19, 2022
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    Millennials, Gen Z to spend the most on Halloween, study says

    Spending on the holiday is expected to rise this year, but inflation is spooking some customers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2022
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    What September’s retail sales mean for the holidays

    Consumers are spending and shopping early, but inflation is still squeezing their budgets. Retailers have their work cut out for them this season.

    By Oct. 17, 2022
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    3 technology tips to help retailers triumph this holiday season

    The 2022 holiday shopping season will be unlike any other. Here’s how tech can help retailers triumph.

    Oct. 17, 2022
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    Amazon’s fall sales event estimated to have fallen short of Prime Day — while still raking in billions

    Transaction values and revenue in the holiday kickoff sale came in well under the company’s traditional summer sale this year, according to outside estimates.

    By Oct. 14, 2022
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    Nearly half of Gen Z, millennials to rely on buy now, pay later this holiday: report

    Additionally, 43% of consumers are likely to open a new store credit card this season in order to receive discounts and offers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Target starts Black Friday deals early

    The retailer is launching savings three weeks earlier than last year, as consumers are cautious with spending decisions.

    By Oct. 10, 2022
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    Adobe: Online holiday spending will near $210B this year

    Industry analysts predict that while online shopping is projected to increase from last year, retailers could face more risk than they anticipated.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    A trip through holidays past and future shows COVID-19’s lasting impact on the season

    Masks, distancing, curbside, October sales, out-of-stocks, inflation — the holidays have been evolving rapidly since the pandemic started. What changes are here to stay?

    By Oct. 10, 2022
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    Walmart rolls out October holiday deals event

    The retailer joins other large companies in starting holiday sales early as consumers alter their shopping habits in response to inflation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Study: 25% of shoppers to buy secondhand holiday gifts

    Along with purchasing used goods, consumers are changing other shopping habits in response to inflation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022
  • Cowen sees holiday gloom ahead for retail

    Analysts pointed to weakening demand and record inventory levels, an unfortunate mix for the industry’s profit prospects.

    By Oct. 5, 2022