In this episode of WWD Voices in Detail, Alexandra Pastore, deputy strategic content editor at WWD, is joined by Sarah Engel, president of January Digital, to discuss the consumer behavior trends ...

Circana research says convenience, indulgence still drive shoppers, despite a growing number of health-minded customers ...

What makes a product idea durable and what signals a short-term hype cycle? Investors from Alliance Consumer Growth, Collaborative Fund and Sonoma Brands Capital weigh in on how they separate enduring ...

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From protein-first eating and value-driven DIY cooking to newstalgia and global heat, PS Seasoning reveals how consumer behavior is shaping flavor demand in 2026 In 2025 alone, PS Seasoning developed ...

Staying afloat—never mind growing—in the tightly packed, highly competitive commercial environment that typifies the modern marketplace demands a lot from a business. Chief among the survival skills ...

Last year, AI clearly moved from novelty to expectation. Hyper-personalisation ceased to be optional and became a competitive baseline, brands that failed here struggled to retain relevance. Studies ...

Mass-market retailers such as Macy’s, Target, and Dollar General have underperformed, reflecting ongoing consumer caution and a shift toward value among lower-income segments. Our same-store sales ...

Wedbush’s travel data for the quarter ending in September has shown that near-term lodging trends are more negative compared to current estimates, weighed down by contracting international demand and ...

The retail landscape is in flux. What may have worked for retail marketers just a few years ago may no longer have the same impact today. Why? Buyer journeys are evolving, spending habits are shifting ...

Learn how excluding volatile items in financial and economic data improves long-term trend analysis. Discover examples in corporate earnings and economic indices.

Plus500 reports Valentine's Day spending reached $27.5 billion in 2025, reflecting consumer resilience despite inflation, ...