Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Inflation has an impact on nearly every aspect of the economy, including raw material costs, wages, transportation, and, ultimately, the prices consumers pay for goods and services. Rising costs and shifts in consumer behaviors have a significant impact on the retail industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2024

BTS purchases certainly are starting earlier: according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, more than half ( 55% ) of consumers already had started buying school items in July. If [consumers] see [a BTS item] as more of a ‘want’ than a ‘need,’ that would put more pressure on retailers.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2023

Although there are signs that inflation is easing, higher prices and an uncertain economy continue to impact consumer behavior. Although many customers are “brand loyal,” given the economic environment, stressed consumers nowadays will most often make retailer and product choices with price as the main factor. Today’s Consumer Mindset.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shein’s low prices — US$5 t-shirts and US$10 sweaters — also draw shoppers who might have otherwise shopped at clothing discount stores. One 2022 study found Shein typically receives orders within five to seven days and can then send the products directly to consumers via air freight.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

At Wiser, we were wondering what went through consumers’ heads around this holiday, so we polled more than 2,700 mystery shoppers from across the U.S. Valentine’s Day remains a traditional holiday among consumers, both in terms of gifts and when it comes to where to buy. Instead, they’re better served by being presented in stores.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 25, 2023

Products can become overstock for a variety of reasons such as over-ordering, poor forecasting, or a change in consumer demand. Getting Rid of Overstock Retailers can sell overstock inventory by using various methods such as clearance sales, discount promotions, and online marketplaces. of germs, bacteria, and viruses. Always useful.

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