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BNPL’s In-Store Struggle: Digital Darling Hits Brick Wall in Physical Retail
BNPL’s In-Store Struggle: Digital Darling Hits Brick Wall in Physical Retail
December 02, 2024  |  BNPL

Black Friday’s in the rearview mirror. Cyber Monday is here. Part of what incentivizes a consumer to buy is if and when their preferred payment...

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Cyber Monday: From Dial-Up Dreams to Digital Dollars
Cyber Monday: From Dial-Up Dreams to Digital Dollars
November 30, 2024  |  The Weekender

In the annals of retail history, few phenomena have captured the imagination quite like Cyber Monday. Born in the early days of eCommerce, Cyber Monday...

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Temu and Shein Target Toy Sales While Growing in US and Europe
Temu and Shein Target Toy Sales While Growing in US and Europe
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

Temu and Shein reportedly are likely to account for a greater share of toy sales in America and Europe during this holiday shopping season. The two rival...

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Convenience Drives Growing Adoption of Mobile Shopping
Convenience Drives Growing Adoption of Mobile Shopping
November 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

Mobile shopping is reportedly gaining ground during this year’s holiday shopping season. The growth is being driven by the convenience provided by refinements retailers have made...

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Holiday Shoppers Wait for Deals Before Buying
Holiday Shoppers Wait for Deals Before Buying
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

Early results from this year’s holiday shopping season reportedly suggest that consumers are waiting for deals before buying. Shoppers are focused on promotions and are...

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Shoppers Want a Good Deal; More Than Half Still Pay Full Price
Shoppers Want a Good Deal; More Than Half Still Pay Full Price
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

As consumer expectations change and digital technologies advance, the holiday shopping season itself is evolving. It’s going beyond its revenue-maximizing frenzy of deep discounts and...

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October’s Surprise: Inflation Heats Up While GDP Cools Down
October’s Surprise: Inflation Heats Up While GDP Cools Down
November 27, 2024  |  Economy

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index for October showed a re-ignition of inflation. The PCE increased at an annualized 2.3% rate, which is a quickening...

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Shoppers Embrace AI Tools in Search for Black Friday Bargains
Shoppers Embrace AI Tools in Search for Black Friday Bargains
November 27, 2024  |  News

Shoppers are reportedly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools as they search for Black Friday bargains. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, PayPal’s Honey app, Perplexity AI’s search and shopping features, and Weever.AI’s product...

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November Consumer Confidence Jumps, but Spending Plans Mixed
November Consumer Confidence Jumps, but Spending Plans Mixed
November 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Headed into Black Friday, consumers are more positive than they have been in months. That’s among the takeaways from the latest reading of The Conference...

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