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Shopping
As our online behavior changes, companies spend less ad money on Google and Meta
Jan 4, 2023
Part of the reason: Social media platforms like TikTok are changing the way we shop online.
This year, it's inflation, not contagion, that's driving online commerce
by
Matt Levin
Dec 26, 2022
While growth in e-commerce is not as strong as it was at the height of the pandemic, shoppers are still going online to look for good deals.
Americans are saving little — while they spend up a storm
Dec 1, 2022
The personal saving rate declined in October to its lowest point since 2005. "A lot of people are close to the edge, unfortunately," an analyst says.
Things are "awesome and amazing" at this Montana mall
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jun 16, 2022
Alana Ferko explains what's new at the Butte Plaza Mall.
Retailers have an inventory problem as lockdown lifestyle fades
Jun 7, 2022
As inflation hits and consumers abandon pandemic spending habits, Target and others have the wrong kind of stuff on their hands.
Industry shakeup signals change for grocery delivery
Jun 1, 2022
More people have gone back to shopping in person, but some pandemic behaviors have stuck.
Consumers are spending on services again as the pandemic shopping spree for goods cools
May 31, 2022
People want to get outside and do stuff, not just buy stuff. That's reflected in surging travel bookings — and airfare.
For public good, not for profit.
When consumers feel strapped, some brands do well anyway
May 27, 2022
Strong earnings from Nordstrom, Macy's and Dollar General suggest pent-up demand and a reframing of what people consider essential spending.
The pandemic drove people to buy more online, and some of those buying habits are sticking
Mar 17, 2022
One retail category that remains popular: buying groceries online, something many people had not tried before the pandemic.
People are clothes shopping in person again, and small businesses want to be ready
Mar 14, 2022
In-store purchases of clothes and accessories rose 21.9% from last year. Small businesses stand to benefit if they can attract once-cautious shoppers.