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The high cost of healthcare will affect consumer behavior in 2025: Consumers are shopping around for health products and services, presenting companies with an opportunity to differentiate themselves by prioritizing customer service.

Fifty-eight percent of US households are 鈥渆xtremely concerned鈥� about inflation: While grocery price growth has normalized, the rapid increases over the past few years continue to influence shopping behaviors.

RH expects Q4 revenues to grow 18% to 20% YoY as furniture industry turns a corner: The retailer鈥檚 brand-elevation efforts and hospitality concepts are also resonating with shoppers.

Mall traffic jumped in November as 蝉丑辞辫辫别谤蝉鈥� search for deals brought them back to stores: Efforts to turn shopping centers into lifestyle destinations are also resonating, but long-term challenges remain.

UK retailers face a challenging holiday season: The UK economy has grown in just one of the four months since Labour took power, exacerbating shopper gloom.

There will be over 100 million social buyers in the US in 2024, according to our forecast. TikTok Shop, which launched in the US in September 2023, will be the single largest contributor to buyer and sales growth this year.

Shoppers are more comfortable than ever using BNPL鈥攁nd not just during the holidays. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) volume will hit $18.5 billion this holiday season, with Cyber Monday alone accounting for just shy of $1 billion in spend, per Adobe. That鈥檚 27.6% more than BNPL holiday sales volume in 2022.

Walmart makes it easier for visually impaired shoppers to navigate stores: The retailer partnered with Aira to offer customers wayfinding services, its latest move to improve accessibility.

FTC scores another antitrust victory after judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger: The deal would reduce grocery competition and raise prices for shoppers, the court decided.

Amazon is officially in the online car sales business: The retailer launched Amazon Autos, which lets shoppers find, order, and buy new vehicles from dealerships.

TikTok Shop drove $100 million in Black Friday sales: Efforts to introduce social commerce to users are working, but the ban looms large.

Delivery is a critical component of ecommerce fulfillment, but accessing this opportunity requires brands and retailers to navigate a complex set of options and find ways to meet rising consumer expectations.

Lululemon bucks China slowdown as international business gains momentum: The brand鈥檚 premium sportswear is resonating with Chinese shoppers鈥攂ut product challenges keep US consumers on the fence.

Hinge Health joins Amazon鈥檚 Health Conditions Program: Amazon鈥檚 platform will draw attention to Hinge鈥檚 services, while encouraging consumers to make related purchases from the e-commerce giant.