Trends: Consumer

General articles on consumer and shopper trends.

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Cantaloupe report: cashless, touchless payments surging

MALVERN, Pa. – Cantaloupe Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, has released its highly anticipated Cantaloupe 2024 Micropayment Trends Report. The report analyzes payment transaction data from a sample of more than 600,000 (out of 1.2 million) Cantaloupe card readers on food & beverage vending and amusement/gaming machines, as well as […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Grocerant Guru: Why Foxtrot and Dom’s Couldn’t Outfox the Market

  Urban darlings Foxtrot and Dom’s, known for their unique grocery-restaurant hybrid concept, recently shuttered their doors. This surprise move comes just months after their merger into Outfox Hospitality. As the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s dissect six reasons why this innovative concept may not have survived the test of time. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology

It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Macro Insights Webcast

Join YipitData’s Avi Danda and Arsh Tandon, on April 09, 2024 at 02:00 PM ET for a read into retail spending, wages, and inflation. The team will discuss: Will sticky shelter inflation finally decelerate in March? How strong are US consumption trends in 1Q? Which categories are gaining and losing wallet share? How healthy is […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How marketers can advance personalized marketing across the digital advertising ecosystem

In modern media, personalization will become increasingly critical in connecting audiences with content and advertising that best align with their interests and preferences. For brands seeking 1:1 relationships with new consumers, quality audience data has become critical as the digital landscape expands and channel engagement fragments. This is particularly relevant across two fronts: traditional digital […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Retail Tech Revolution is Here: Are You Prepared?

It feels almost quaint to discuss the “digital transformation” of the retail industry. Ten years ago, that mostly meant “have a website” and “digitize inventory.” Now these tools are table stakes, and the true digital transformation is the rapid expansion and harnessing of emerging technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), […]
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Meat Institute, FMI Announce Leaders of Tomorrow

WASHINGTON – To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association announced 10 winners for the 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. The winners are: Kaylee Russell, Tyson Foods; Michael Yeater, Albertsons Companies; Tammy Gonzales, Cargill; Mike Van Drie, SpartanNash Co.; Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods; Liz Holt Welnhofer, Pre Brands; Hillary Niblock, Superior Farms; Marie-Pier Labarre, Cascades; Zachary Stadler, Associated Wholesale […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Upside, Downside:  How To Define Retail Responsibility

The New York Times had a piece over the weekend about how young people, largely because of the impact of TikTok and other social media sites, have turned Sephora into a “retailer of choice.” According to the story, “Teenagers in the United States have said Sephora is their favorite beauty retailer, surpassing Ulta, according to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

UK Cosmetic Trends

The days of undereye baking, matt lips, intense smokey eyes and cut creases are a thing of the past. The trend of cosmetic minimalism has started taking over in the last few years. This shift is seeing beautiful nude tones making a comeback and base make-up that promises a ‘glow from within’ rather than a […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024

Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth.
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Bridging the Gap Between Online and Brick-and-Mortar Shopping: How to Inspire Consumer Closeness

From brand and product options to the methods to purchase, consumers have more choices than ever in how their shopping experience comes to life. The most recent shift in consumer mindset and shopping preferences happened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because so many retailers were forced to shift to online-only during this time, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

UK Homeware Trends Report

The UK homeware market has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years, having faced the extended hiatus of the COVID-19 outbreak and a cost of living crisis which squeezed budgets back to the essentials. The high interest rates of 2023 also impacted homebuyers – a key target market for this sector. Despite these challenges, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

What the Future of Retail Looks Like

The scary and exciting concept of the future may already seem to be dawning on us, with AI suddenly accessible and able to think for us and VR worlds that are becoming more sophisticated and convincing. The entire fabric of society will be affected by the rapidly changing technology we’ve seen in a relatively short […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Using Science to Do Good with Consumer Reports’ Former Chief Scientific Officer James Dickerson

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by James H. Dickerson, PhD, former Chief Scientific Officer at Consumer Reports. Follow James on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-dickerson-phd/ James answers these questions: Would you walk our audience through some of the pivotal professional experiences in your career that have led you to AMTIL? Can you share your […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Top Changes in the Retail Market

One of the most promising changes in the retail market has been the regrowth of consumer confidence. At the end of 2023, both financial well-being and future financial confidence hit the highest levels in two years. This has been facilitated by the easing rate of inflation and while, consumer attitudes are not back to where […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Future of Video Gaming and Consumer Expectations

You’ve just sat down. VR Headset on. What now? This article aims to get you inside the head of your consumer. As a gaming brand, it can be tough to keep up with the constantly changing landscape of what the video gaming industry is doing. What do gamers want from brands? How can non-gamers become […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Holiday Season Takeaways

Record-breaking Success for Premium Private Label Ranges In line with the growing number of those in difficult financial situations, we found that 97% of shoppers can be described as discounters. This holiday season, Aldi and Lidl both experienced record-breaking sales. Lidl reported a 12% increase in sales year on year and an 11% increase in […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Future of Consumer Package Webcast

Join YipitData’s Director of Research, Nate Harmon, on Wednesday, February 21st at 1 pm ET for a ‘Future of Consumer Package’ webcast, where he will provide an overview of the product roadmap for the Consumer Sector, followed by a live Q&A. The team will discuss: Our coverage of key retailers and brands, as well as […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Leading Brands in Festival Fashion

Sustainability in Festival Fashion As sustainability becomes more of a priority for festival goers, with initiatives like using turf to generate electricity at the Isle of Wight Festival, or Green Man Festival’s solar-powered stages, and hydrogen and hydrotreated vegetable oil power; fashion will experience similar trends. Many consumers are turning to renting a summer wardrobe […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

4 Consumer Behaviors That Will Continue Into 2024

As we are 45 days in 2024, the echoes of pandemic-driven shifts and emerging economic realities continue to shape consumer behavior. While some consumer trends may fade, others are poised to solidify and transform the way people shop, interact with brands, and prioritize their well-being.  Value-driven purchasing The economic environment will remain a key driver of consumer trends. Affordability […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Driving Remarkable Customer Engagement with Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO of Pattern Beauty and Andrea Moore, Chief Digital Officer of NEST New York

Joining us for a deep dive on creating remarkable brand stories and driving powerful customer engagement are two industry veterans who will also be gracing the stage at next month’s Shoptalk event in Las Vegas. Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO of Pattern Beauty, Tracee Ellis Ross’s hair care brand, and Andrea Moore, Chief Digital Officer of NEST […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Trends Shaping the Future of the Cycling Industry

Bicycles have been a part of our world for over two hundred years, and even now, the world of cycling is ever-changing. With fluctuating economic conditions impacting the popularity of cycling in the UK, and technological innovations enabling manufacturers to offer a wider range of products, the cycling industry is always changing. Following the coronavirus […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

US Retail Trends to Watch

Retail, like all other industries, has had to respond swiftly to societal developments and changing attitudes of the US public. With the explosion of AI, a new door has opened for retail marketing and advertising, which will break through boundaries and expand the limits of consumers’ imagination. This article discusses key trends driven by technological […]
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  1. Data & Insights

January Trends Webcast

Join YipitData experts and analysts for a webcast on Thursday, February 8th at 1:30 pm ET to discuss trends across the U.S. consumer landscape in January, with a focus on possible severe weather-related inflections. The team will discuss: January trends and inflections Effects on the retail, payments, travel, restaurants, and auto industries Companies including TOST, […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Beyond Trends: A Blueprint for Retailers to Embrace Sustainable Practices in 2024 and Beyond

As we begin 2024, the retail sector is witnessing a dynamic shift towards sustainability. Highlights of the millennial and Gen Z consumer trends almost always center around sustainability, with 72 percent and 77 percent of them, respectively, likely to pay more for environmentally-friendly products, according to the PDI Business of Sustainability Index. The behaviors of […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2024 Predictions: AI Gets Personal While Cloud Providers Get Niche

2023 was a tumultuous economic year. As brands finalize their 2024 budgets, it’s clear that every dollar must be invested wisely. Decision-makers have a difficult choice: Where should those dollars go to get the most return on investment? For brands looking to get the most out of their 2024 budget, we predict two key digital […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

5 Key Retail Trends to Look for in 2024

With all the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence in the retail industry, it’s no surprise that its embrace is one of the top trends as the industry begins 2024. The rapid growth of AI, machine learning and predictive technologies is opening up new worlds of opportunities. However, AI isn’t the only key trend in retail. Here […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Luxury Retail Trends

Previous cost of living crises have shown that luxury retail tends to remain unaffected due to the clientele being more able to withstand rising prices. With the ‘treat yourself’ trend prevailing throughout the 2020s, wealthier consumers will continue to invest in luxury goods. However, we have seen these luxury spends morph into smaller, more carefully […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Foundational Retail and the Return of the Store Headline NRF Big Show Trends

With over 40,000 people, 6,200 brands, 100 countries represented, and over 1,000 exhibitors, retail’s Big Show lived up to its name this year and artificial intelligence was the headlining topic. However, while AI dominated the content sessions at NRF, the real conversations were happening in the breakout rooms and on the expo floor, and attendees […]
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Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift

Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […]
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