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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Gen Z wants curation of services, retail stores and food and beverage experiences, since they often spend more on dining than shopping,” said Cegielski. “If If [a shopping center] has that broad group of tenants, someone might stop by the grocery store after they dine, or say ‘Oh, I do need a new pair of shoes.’

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Retailers’ Big Opportunity? ‘Create New Shoppers,’ Advises Kantar SVP

Retail TouchPoints

consumers to return to some version of normalcy, global sentiment is still mixed, according to Kantar’s Wave 9 survey of more than 10,000 people across 20 countries. Anxiety rates undoubtedly influence consumer behaviors, especially shoppers’ willingness to return to large physical spaces such as malls.

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Retail spending strong in late 2022, but signs of slowing emerge

Inside Retail

It matters not just to gauge demand levels but to understand customer mindsets and the operational responses required to remain competitive. The analysis also reveals a broader shift in spending from goods to services over the year. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift. per cent lower for the month.