by Mike Duff | Sep 21, 2026 | Retail Articles
A report from the Kearney Consumer Institute suggests brands of the future will be competing for consumers who can’t keep up with the expanding choice, convenience and personalization offered in a complex shopping arena. The “Tyranny of Too Much”...
by Mike Duff | Sep 18, 2026 | Retail Articles
In a survey of consumers in the United States, agentic messaging platform Cordial found that a large percentage of consumers seeking holiday bargains might tap third-party AI providers for shopping assistance. In Cordial’s report, “Holiday 2026: Consumer...
by Mike Duff | Sep 14, 2026 | Retail Articles
Lifestyle apparel retailer PacSun has delivered its second annual “Youth Report,” suggesting younger consumers are drawing increasingly firm boundaries around trust and influence, including when they’re thinking about shopping. As the basis of the report,...
by Mike Duff | Sep 9, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Target Corp. is getting ready for fall and the holiday shopping season with a range of initiatives, including a fresh home decor collection, a design-focused event in New York City and AI developments. The new Threshold – A Collection with @ThisOakHouse is an...
by Mike Duff | Sep 3, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
In an early forecast on holiday spending, business services firm Bain & Co. stated it expects November/December retail sales in the United States to increase by 4.5% year over year and top $1 trillion for the first time. Bain suggested IEEPA tax refunds passed on...
