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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets’ pricing and competition

Inside Retail

The pricing practices of Australia’s supermarket near-duopoly are about to the the focus of a year-long enquiry by the government’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC will examine competition in the supermarket sector and how it has evolved since the previous inquiry in 2008.

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Payments in 2021: What Lies Ahead After the Digital Boom

Retail TouchPoints

Years of transformation transpired in just a few months with rapid shifts in both consumer behaviors and merchant expectations for e-commerce. And how will permanently altered consumer behaviors shape online payment preferences? And consumers were not turning to their trusted brands during this critical period.

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PayPal Adds Pay-Later Option in U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

Pay in 4 is now included in Digital River’s PayPal checkout integration at no additional cost. Buy now, pay later options are becoming increasingly popular as consumers demand more flexible payment options. Consumers want to spend their own money. So these millennials and Gen Z’s are saying, ‘I want to spend my own money.

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Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, 51% of consumers said they would be willing to pay more for products shipped through sustainable methods, up significantly from just 15% of consumers in December 2023, according to a new survey from Radial. Here is what a number of companies are doing this Earth Day and beyond to meet the demands of consumers and the planet.

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The Future of Brick-and-Mortar Stores in 2025

Retail Bound

The Current Retail Landscape The Rise of E-Commerce Over the past decade, e-commerce has transformed the way consumers shop, with online sales accounting for a significant portion of total retail revenue. Personalization and Consumer Insights Personalization is no longer optional; it’s a necessity.

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Decjuba: From effortless, accessible fashion to effortless, accessible delivery

Inside Retail

When Decjuba was born in 2008, it was with a mission to make effortless fashion accessible. Today, the post-purchase experience has the second most significant impact on which brands consumers shop, trailing only product price, according to Shippit’s research. As it grew, it was essential to never lose sight of its mission.

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