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Value Takes Precedence in Purchase Decisions as Consumers Tire of Price Fluctuations

New consumer research from AlixPartners reveals that despite rising inflation and concerns about the impact of tariffs, price…

Features October 23
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Listen Now: AI Answer Engines and the New Rules of Ecommerce 

AI will drive $260 billion in global online sales and $1.6 trillion in in-store sales this holiday season, according to Salesforce. Not…

Features October 22
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Retailers’ Holiday Hiring Forecasts Send Mixed Signals

As with many other elements of holiday 2025, the seasonal employment picture is somewhat contradictory. Amazon, one of…

News October 21
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Walmart has teamed up with Stadium Goods to appeal to sneaker collectors.

Walmart Continues Collectibles Push with Stadium Goods Collab

Walmart has teamed up with Stadium Goods to bring a selection of top sneaker brands to its marketplace.…

News October 21
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Agentic Commerce: The Inevitable, but Narrow, Future of AI Shopping

The future of shopping is supposed to look like this: you tell your AI agent — whether powered…

Executive Viewpoints October 20
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PR’s Role in the Parent Purchase Funnel: Awareness, Trust and Word-of-Mom

Today’s parenting consumer is time-starved, research-obsessed and driven by trust, making their path to purchase more intentional than…

Executive Viewpoints October 17
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Despite Economic Concerns, NRF Predicts Only Slight Dip in Holiday Spending

Per-consumer spending for the holiday season will average $890.49, down 1.3% from the 2024 record high of $901.99.…

News October 16
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Curacao Trade-In Program Offers up to $350 for Old Furniture

Curacao will help its customers kickstart their holiday spruce-ups by offering up to $350 for old furniture and…

News October 16
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There’s a Plague of Fake AI Reviews Coming – are Retailers Ready?

Nearly 95% of consumers check online reviews before purchasing a product or service. They provide a valuable signal…

Executive Viewpoints October 16
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