Today in Data: Embracing Omnichannel, Consumers Want Fast, Easy and Cheap, Ikea’s Local Shift

Ikea is one of a number of retailers taking a little and local approach to brick-and-mortar sales. Plus, retailers must take note of the changing needs and desires of consumers.

Today in Data

Data:

17B: Increase in credit card debt in Q3 of 2021

57%: Share of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck

17K: Square footage of Ikea planning studio in NYC

30: Number of U.S.-based Ikea planning studios

61%: Share of Black Friday shoppers who feared their desired items would be sold out