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The Direct-to-Consumer Market: Why Owning the Customer Is Becoming the Defining Retail Advantage

The Direct-to-Consumer Market: Why Owning the Customer Is Becoming the Defining Retail Advantage

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model is no longer a peripheral experiment in retail—it is rapidly becoming a core strategic pillar for consumer brands and a critical lens through which investors should evaluate long-term value creation.

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The Scroll-to-Buy Economy: How Social Content Drives Purchases

The Scroll-to-Buy Economy: How Social Content Drives Purchases

Social shopping—where browsing and buying happen on the same platform—is gaining traction, but adoption isn’t universal.

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Consumer Savings Trends Show Mounting Pressure as 2025 Approaches

Consumer Savings Trends Show Mounting Pressure as 2025 Approaches

How consumers are adjusting their saving habits—and the measures they’re taking to cope.

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European Consumers End the Year Cautious but Resilient

European Consumers End the Year Cautious but Resilient

As Europe moved into the final quarter of the year, consumer sentiment across the continent remained subdued but stable, reflecting a prolonged period of economic uncertainty rather than acute deterioration.

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Sustainability in eCommerce: From Priority to Practice

Sustainability in eCommerce: From Priority to Practice

Sustainability has become a defining force in global eCommerce, reshaping how products are manufactured, packaged, shipped, and delivered.

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U.S. Holiday Spending 2025: Slower Growth, Smarter Shoppers, and a Shift Toward Value

U.S. Holiday Spending 2025: Slower Growth, Smarter Shoppers, and a Shift Toward Value

After a decade of steady growth, the 2025 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a paradox of record-breaking totals and restrained enthusiasm.

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Holiday Shopping Trends to Watch in 2024–2025

Holiday Shopping Trends to Watch in 2024–2025

As consumers head into the next holiday season, fresh data from KPMG reveals that shoppers are sharpening their priorities—and embracing a hybrid approach to bargain hunting.

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Cash’s Slow Fade: How Consumer Payment Habits Are Splitting the World

Cash’s Slow Fade: How Consumer Payment Habits Are Splitting the World

As digital wallets, contactless cards, and super apps redefine how consumers pay, the story of cash is becoming one of stark contrasts.

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How Gift Cards Accelerate the Business Turnover Ratio

How Gift Cards Accelerate the Business Turnover Ratio

In today’s fast-paced commercial world, businesses are under constant pressure to increase efficiency, strengthen liquidity, and improve the speed at which money flows through their systems.

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Why Serial Acquirers Outperform—and When Inexperience Costs the Most

Why Serial Acquirers Outperform—and When Inexperience Costs the Most

In M&A, the economy sets the stage, but experience writes the script. A new analysis from BCG breaks down how acquirers perform depending on their track record and timing—and the results are telling.

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Tax Strategy in Employee Rewards Programs Using Gift Cards

Tax Strategy in Employee Rewards Programs Using Gift Cards

In today’s competitive business environment, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to recognize and motivate their employees.

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The Return of Frugal Fever

The Return of Frugal Fever

After months of revenge spending, consumers are quietly putting their wallets back in their pockets.