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Consumer Behavior & Trends

More than half of Canadians avoid buying American products

Seven in 10 Canadians want grocery stores to remove American products from shelves.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Jumping to ‘buy now’ with a safety net of ‘pay later’

BNPL could level the small-business playing field

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Consumer Behavior & Trends

LGBTQ+ shoppers are cutting spending at these major retailers

A new survey from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that companies’ DEI initiatives closely impact LGBTQ+ consumers’ loyalty.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Is this the end of the ethical millennial brand?

From Everlane to Allbirds, several once-buzzy DTC brands built on sustainability and transparency are struggling to balance ethics, affordability, and growth in today’s economy.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Prada’s Kolhapuri controversy highlights fashion’s trust gap

As the brand invests in India, experts say true recovery depends on accountability, clearer credit, and value.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Shoppers want sustainable retail, and they’re watching closely

New data from SE Advisory Services shows consumers increasingly expect brands to clean up their supply chains.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Mapping the ‘seams’ of retail’s global supply chain

Researcher Benjamin Y. Fong is mapping out the murky world of logistics, one major retailer at a time.

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