Consumer Trends & Behavior

Cyber Monday is here!
More than half of consumers (58%) will shop online today, and nearly two-thirds (63%) said they could be tempted to make a purchase while at work, Deloitte reported.
Despite economic headwinds, 2023 holiday to reach record spending levels
Solid job and wage growth will be contributing factors this holiday season, and consumers will be looking for deals and discounts to stretch their dollars, according to the NRF.

Consumer research snapshot: YouTube Shorts grows viewers
YouTube’s in-app video section Shorts has been benefitting from the short-video format popularity among younger viewers.
Inside Retail: Third Quarter Insights
Consumers have consistently shown the industry this year that value is the top consideration when making retail purchases, and that is likely to continue into the holiday shopping season.
Not all gifts will be new this holiday season
Nearly half of winter holiday shoppers agree they are open to shopping for pre-owned gifts for the 2023 holiday season, Mintel reports.
What impacted retail in the third quarter and what’s ahead
Retail Leader chatted with EnsembleIQ's Chief Retail Analyst Elizabeth Lafontaine about how value drove many decisions for consumers and retailers in the third quarter and what that means for Q4.
Consumer research snapshot: Taylor Swift’s reach grows
Retail store traffic increased in several U.S. cities during the days Taylor Swift was in town for her Eras Tour.
Overall retail sales see slight gains again in September
September sales were up in five out of nine retail categories on a yearly basis, led by health and personal care stores, online sales and general merchandise stores.
One-third of shoppers will spend holiday budgets in the last two weeks of November
Overall, Deloitte says shopping trends are returning to pre-pandemic norms, making for a jolly season for consumers and retailers alike.
Walmart online grocery, store pickup grew in September as consumers look for savings
The U.S. online grocery market dropped 3.1% last month versus last year, due to declines in order frequency and spending per order.