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| Nov 10, 2023
Source: Cámara Argentina de Comercio Electrónico (CACE)
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| Nov 9, 2023
Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Apparel and consumer electronics could get a boost from the back-to-school and holiday seasons. But home improvement may have a ways to go before the category rebounds.
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| Jul 26, 2023
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| Nov 1, 2023
Source: Censuswide; Wunderman Thompson
The store is no longer the only place where consumers can discover and shop for consumer packaged goods (CPG) products. Younger generations are finding products via search and social media, while Amazon Prime Day offers shoppers the opportunity to stock up on essentials for less.
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| Oct 2, 2023
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| Oct 17, 2023
Source: Deloitte
Holiday sales were strong. Core retail sales during the holiday season rose 3.8% over 2023, per NRF analysis of US Commerce Department data. That provided strong momentum heading into the new year. Consumers feel good. Consumer sentiment soared 13% in January to reach its highest level since July 2021, per the University of Michigan.
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| Jan 19, 2024
Core retail sales during the holiday season rose 3.8% year-over-year (YoY), per NRF analysis of US Commerce Department data, and online and nonstore sales rose 8.2% YoY. Nearly three in 10 survey respondents (29%) say their Q4 online sales were up over 10% YoY. That helps explain why 57% feel positive about their prospects for this year, including one-fifth (20%) of whom feel “very positive.”.
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| Jan 24, 2024
The news: US shoppers spent $16.6 billion dollars this holiday season using buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans, per Adobe Analytics data from November 1 to December 31. BNPL volume increased 14% year over year (YoY). Total online holiday sales reached a record $222.1 billion this season, per Adobe, up 4.9% YoY. What led to BNPL’s growth? Tightening credit standards.
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| Jan 5, 2024
A built-in advantage: Even before online retailers’ cutoff dates passed, consumers expected to consolidate their holiday shopping by purchasing from an average of 2.4 different types of retailers this holiday season, down 29.4% from 3.4 just a year earlier, per ICSC.
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| Dec 13, 2023
Prime Day’s performance will be an early predictor of holiday season ecommerce demand—at the product category level and for specific merchandise. Retailers and brands should pay close attention.
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| Jun 21, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss how this year's Amazon Prime Day will be different, how competitors can maximize the sales holiday's impact, and an uncanny link between Prime Day and the end-of-year holiday season. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of NBCUniversal and Walmart Connect bringing targeted ads to live sports and Amazon's AI initiatives. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president and analyst Andrew Lipsman.
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| Jun 26, 2023
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| Oct 5, 2023
Source: Cámara de Comercio de Santiago (CCS)
More than one-third (37%) of shoppers plan on buying gift cards this holiday season, per i2c and PYMNTS. Gen Zers will lead the way in gift card buying, according to Blackhawk Network’s holiday sales forecast: Gen Z plans to buy 70% more gift cards than older generations this holiday season.
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| Nov 27, 2023
Entertainment brands embraced shoppable media last holiday season—with partnerships between NBCUniversal and Walmart, as well as Roku and The Coca-Cola Co.—giving rise to interactive ads that allow viewers to purchase products between episodes or films. These blends of streaming and shopping help advertisers capitalize on popular content while delivering an interactive, convenient experience. 3.
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| Jan 26, 2024
Tips to help retailers reach Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and beyond this holiday season. Why Klarna is making an omnichannel push ahead of the holidays. Early sales, BNPL use will help drive robust holiday spending growth this year. Cost concerns are top of mind for this year’s holiday shoppers.
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| Nov 27, 2023
After a booming holiday shopping season in 2021, privacy-compliant consumer intelligence data offers a great deal of insight into what we can expect to see moving forward.
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| Mar 31, 2022
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| Nov 1, 2022
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| Nov 1, 2021
Affirm hopes its growth will continue during the holiday season. More than one-third of US consumers plan to spend more this holiday season than last year, according to a Block and Afterpay survey. US holiday sales are projected to reach $1.316 trillion in 2023, per our forecasts.
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| Nov 13, 2023
Walmart is leaning harder into its membership perks for its holiday sales, which could give it an advantage over Amazon in terms of new sign-ups. Plus, Prime membership is pretty saturated, so there’s less room for it to grow. Still, the strength of Amazon Prime’s year-round perks (specifically around the speed of its delivery) make it a no-brainer for the holiday season. 2. Delivery.
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| Nov 9, 2023
“We see this come through in the holiday shopping. There’s a lot of fun displays and you can smell what’s cooking in the bakery. It makes it an exciting and enjoyable experience.”. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds (66%) of consumers cite convenience as the No. 1 reason they shop online.
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| Jan 23, 2024
Google has added new features for merchants just in time for the holiday season.
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| Sep 1, 2022
The 2024 economy is off to a good start as a result of high consumer spending during the holiday season, nine months of wage gains, and a jump in consumer confidence, according to Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, as reported by Reuters.
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| Jan 5, 2024
Two-thirds of holiday shoppers plan to spend more time pursuing discounts this season, according to Walmart data. Pay-per-click advertising can be a good way for advertisers to connect with customers who are looking around for a deal.
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| Oct 3, 2022