2025 E-commerce Study Found Shoppers Prioritize Cost Savings
Ryder System, Inc. published its 11th annual benchmark study on U.S. shopping behaviors, preferences and expectations, with a special section on holiday shopping. Ryder E-commerce Consumer Study: How U.S. Consumers Are Shopping in 2025 offers insights to help brands and retailers optimize omnichannel sales and supply chain strategies amid economic uncertainty.
Back-to-School Season Begins Early for Majority of Shoppers
A recent NRF survey found that consumers are already beginning their back-to-school shopping, with 67% having already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year. The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
Anxiety & Confusion From Tariffs Are Causing Uncertainty
This year began with high expectations for the strength of the U.S. economy, with a strong 2.8% year-over-year growth in gross domestic product in 2024 that was led by consumer spending. Since then, anxiety and confusion have taken center stage in the economy and financial markets as uncertainty over public policy has intensified.
House Passes Critical Tax Package for Retailers
On May 22nd, the House of Representatives approved an amended version of the budget reconciliation bill, sending it to the Senate for consideration. The bill, H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by a vote of 215 in favor, 214 opposed, with one member voting present.
What the Recent SBA Changes Mean for Small Businesses
In March, the Trump Administration announced plans to close the Education Department and move the federal student loan portfolio of $1.7 trillion to the Small Business Administration (SBA), raising concerns about the SBA's capacity to continue supporting small businesses.
Retailers Oppose USTR Shipping Remedies Proposal
The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association submitted joint comments regarding proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance.
Specialty Retail’s Secret Weapon? A Crypto Checkout Option
Accepting crypto can help merchants set themselves apart from the pack. What’s more, they can even attract a new breed of eager customers by offering greater purchasing flexibility.
Cosmetic Industry Faces Non-Compliance Under New FDA Regulations
An analysis from FDA compliance company Registrar Corp reveals that 48% of companies selling imported cosmetics at America’s top 25 retailers are non-compliant with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new cosmetics regulations.
Amazon Cutting Vendor Central Accounts
Amazon recently notified thousands of brands using their vendor central platform that their 1P (first-party) accounts will be closed on November 9, 2024. This decision has left sellers on the platform scrambling to find alternative sales channels.
Beverage Alcohol: Selling Online vs. In Store
Technology has made online shopping for alcohol possible, and soon it may even be a requirement for brands if they want to stay relevant with today’s consumers. This article breaks down the pros of selling alcohol online vs. in person.
