Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this episode of WWD Voices in Detail, Alexandra Pastore, deputy strategic content editor at WWD, is joined by Sarah Engel, ...

Privacy-first practices. Embrace privacy-first data strategies to build trust and adapt to evolving regulations like GDPR and CCPA. AI-driven insights. Use AI and ...

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As part of the NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026 special feature, we asked industry leaders across New Jersey: How do you expect customer behavior or preferences to change in 2026? Read the Letter from the ...

Retail sales are growing about 4%, that's in line with the pre-COVID trend line. Services spending, which is spending on ...

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Automation is rising, but most consumers still want real human help. Learn what today’s trends reveal about trust, loyalty and the future of support. Customers still want to speak to a human. AI ...

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 ...

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) released a new survey, highlighting how U.S. consumers are approaching this holiday season and what merchants should know to capture greater sales and build loyalty. Michelle ...

The ability to successfully navigate shifts in consumer behavior is critical for businesses today. With technology and trends changing on a constant basis, tracking consumers’ responses to emerging ...

Consumer payment trends such as pushback on interchange fees, the rise of buy now/pay later, crypto payments and agentic commerce are set to shape payments in 2026. The elephant in the room is the ...

Today’s Nigerians are more informed, connected, and value-conscious than ever before. These shifts are driven by increased digital access, evolving lifestyles, and a renewed emphasis on local culture.