Consumer Trends: Page 2

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    How good is secondhand apparel for the planet, really?

    Consumers and brands are embracing resale as a way to address fashion’s poor environmental track record, but it may be too little, too late.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Resale’s big secret? It may need stores

    To join the secondhand market boom, many apparel retailers and brands have turned to third-party platforms that struggle to sustain a profit.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Trendline

    Retail Dive's DTC outlook for 2023

    A look at DTC trends and predictions for what direct-to-consumer brands can expect in the year ahead.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Most Gen Z, millennial online beauty shoppers are waiting for a bargain: report

    These consumers will risk a product becoming out of stock rather than pay full price, according to a study by ESW. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 14, 2023
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    Will National Shopping Outlet Day bring in shoppers amid continued inflation?

    Simon’s event will occur in June — and perhaps kick off a summer sale period — as consumers continue to wrestle with the impact of inflation

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2023
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    More than 50K stores may close by 2027: UBS

    Small chains are most at risk due to lack of capital to build an omnichannel offering.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    American Eagle jumps into secondhand sales via ThredUp

    The retailer is the latest to sign onto the used-apparel site’s quickly expanding resale platform.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Online prices fell by 1.7% in March: report

    Categories including home and garden, appliances and electronics continue to see price drops. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2023
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    Thierry Serier

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    Sponsored by Mood Media

    How one retailer is making real customer connections

    Creating memorable experiences that capture the attention of your shoppers requires a combination of media solutions that stimulates all of the human senses.

    April 10, 2023
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    Gen Z still loves Nike, American Eagle

    Amazon remained teens' favorite e-commerce destination above brands’ direct-to-consumer sites, according to a survey by Piper Sandler.

    By • April 7, 2023
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    Walmart to install EV chargers at thousands of stores by 2030

    The big-box retailer already has around 1,300 chargers at 280 of its sites but plans to further leverage its vast store network. 

    By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2023
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    ThredUp: US resale market projected to reach $70B by 2027

    That’s down from the company’s estimates last year, which expected the market to reach $82 billion by 2026.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Which mall in this California city can survive?

    A real estate mogul made his mark on three major shopping centers in Sonoma County wine country. His original vision from 1950 may be the winner.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Retailers must reimagine demand planning to unlock forecast accuracy

    Springs Window Fashions and Lodge Cast Iron transform demand planning with Anaplan.

    April 3, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Apple introduces a pay later option and Walmart gives early access to Oreos

    An initial version of a BNPL service was introduced by Apple, while Walmart+ members get first dibs on the cookie brand’s new Blackout Cake flavor.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 31, 2023
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    The Backroom: Unearthing financial details about J.C. Penney

    The team talks about the treasure trove of information on the department store’s financial health, found thanks to a tip from one of its new owners.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 30, 2023
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    Sustainable products took more market share last year: report

    Despite high inflation and a price premium, shoppers continued to buy products marketed as sustainable, according to a report from Circana and the New York University Stern Center for Sustainable Business.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 28, 2023
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    Prestige is ‘growth engine’ for beauty industry: report

    Shoppers aren’t cutting back on their beauty spending and are turning to prestige products for an emotional lift, according to Circana. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 27, 2023
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    75% of marketers expect to spend more on TikTok even as ban looms

    As the battle over the future of TikTok intensifies, 56% of marketers believe it is highly or somewhat unlikely that the federal government will ban the platform.

    By Chris Kelly • March 24, 2023
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    BNPL firms snag consumers at checkout: J.D. Power

    As buy now, pay later use rises, consumers are learning about the payment option at checkout, more so than from social media or family and friends.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2023
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    Over half of Gen Alpha watch shopping content: report

    Many kids get ideas about new products and brands by viewing haul and unboxing videos, according to a report by Morning Consult. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 16, 2023
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    Over 1 in 10 business leaders plan to switch to DTC model in 2023: study

    Companies cited better relationships and lifetime value with their customers as the biggest benefits of adopting the model, according to Circuit.

    By Howard Ruben • March 13, 2023
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    What can The Container Store learn from Sephora?

    CEO Satish Malhotra joined two years ago, and he’s using his experience at the beauty company to freshen up the home retailer’s strategy.

    By • March 13, 2023
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    What to watch in the DTC space in 2023

    Increased competition, layoffs and shifting channels are a few challenges direct-to-consumer brands are facing this year.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 13, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas left with $1.3B in Yeezy shoes, Dick’s Sporting Goods, NCAA partner for March Madness

    The activewear brand ended its relationship with Ye last October with lots of inventory, while Dick’s is the exclusive partner for the championship season.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 10, 2023
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    Ulta tops $10B in revenue as beauty stays resilient

    The retailer saw double-digit growth across all major categories, with new brands and product innovation helping to increase sales in the fourth quarter.

    By • March 10, 2023