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NIQ: In a Polarizing Marketplace, the Middle Ground Is Losing Customers

NIQ: In a Polarizing Marketplace, the Middle Ground Is Losing Customers

by Mike Duff | Sep 9, 2026 | Retail Articles

A new report from from NielsenIQ and World Data Lab concludes the U.S. marketplace is diving more clearly into the two distinct consumer behaviors: one based on a willingness to pay more for products believed to have particular worth and the other based on an active...
Costco Leads Retailers in Loyalty Among Brand-Skeptical Gen Zers

Costco Leads Retailers in Loyalty Among Brand-Skeptical Gen Zers

by Mike Duff | Aug 24, 2026 | Retail Articles

Although Gen Zers appreciate some nameplates, including Costco, more than others, overall, only 11% in the age group say brands understand them really well, a disconnect that could have implications for loyalty, according to new research from Rival Technologies. ...
Numerator: Walmart Customer Base Shifting As Online Business Grows

Numerator: Walmart Customer Base Shifting As Online Business Grows

by Mike Duff | Aug 20, 2026 | Retail Articles

Walmart’s global e-commerce sales grew 23% in its latest quarter, and new research from Numerator suggests the retailer’s growing digital business is helping reshape its customer base. Walmart’s increased focus on digital operations, in part driven by...
NIQ: Generational Differences Matter Less As Shoppers Prioritize Premium, Value

NIQ: Generational Differences Matter Less As Shoppers Prioritize Premium, Value

by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2026 | Retail Articles

Although Gen Z is gaining traction as a shopping force, new research from NielsenIQ suggests an overemphasis on generational differences can obscure other important influences on purchasing, including value and income. According to NIQ, consumers across all age groups...
AI Adoption Doesn’t Follow Expected Generational Pattern

AI Adoption Doesn’t Follow Expected Generational Pattern

by Mike Duff | Jul 27, 2026 | Retail Articles

A new report, “AI Usage in America: A Generational Divide,” released by Shift, the operator of a customizable browser, suggested that AI adoption is not following a simple young-versus-old pattern as consumers weigh the pros and cons of artificial...
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