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Dry January Is Really A Lesson In Self-Optimization

Audrey Chee-Read 2 days ago
The US Surgeon General’s recent warning on alcohol consumption and cancer risk comes at a time when many consumers are participating in dry January, with new terms such as sober-curious being used and demand for “sober bars.” But rather than getting caught up in the pessimistic future of alcoholic beverage companies or the food and […]
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Upgrade Your Sales Game: Three Key Takeaways From Forrester’s Review Of 13 North American Investing Sales Websites

Sohm Gough 3 days ago
Get three key takeaways from Forrester’s recent review of North American investing sales websites in this preview of a new report.

Watch Our B2C Marketing & CX Predictions Webinar Replay!

See what you missed! Watch our on-demand webinar to explore the impact of our 2025 predictions on your B2C marketing and CX strategy — from customer growth and privacy to loyalty and tech stacks.

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Consumers Are Lukewarm About Your Company’s Personalization Efforts

Jessica Liu December 10, 2024
Many companies think consumers want personalized interactions which isn't always the case. What consumers want is relevancy and value. Learn how Forrester’s four dimensions of customer value can help your company deliver.
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Forrester’s US End-Of-Year Holiday Season Forecast

Jitender Miglani November 15, 2024
What can retailers and brands expect this holiday season? Find out in this preview of our newly released holiday season forecast.
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What The US Election Results Mean For Consumer Spending

Dipanjan Chatterjee November 7, 2024
With a new administration set to take office in the US in 2025, a different set of economic and trade policies will come into play. Find out how that could impact consumer spending in the next four years.
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What Retailers Should Plan For This Holiday Season

What It Means October 31, 2024
The holiday season is here. How do consumers feel about spending? This week on What It Means, VP and Principal Analyst Sucharita Kodali and VP and Research Director Emily Collins dive into Forrester’s latest research on holiday spending trends and share advice for retailers.
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Unified Commerce Is Not A Thing

Emily Pfeiffer October 28, 2024
Demystify the concept of “unified commerce” in this Forrester blog by analysts Emily Pfeiffer and Lauren Cevallos.
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Predictions 2025: A Tale Of Consumer Contradictions

Audrey Chee-Read October 22, 2024
A clash between consumer sentiment and consumer behavior will confound brands in the coming year. Those that succeed will distinguish the noise from the reality.
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Now Live: A Retailer’s Guide To Planning For The 2024 Holiday Season

Sucharita Kodali October 16, 2024
Retailers needing advice before the winter shopping season: Read this blog for a sneak peek into Forrester’s retail holiday planning guide.
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How To Adapt Site Search To Holiday-Season Changes In Customer Behaviors And Needs

Emily Pfeiffer September 30, 2024
For the 2024 holiday season, adapt your site search solution to meet consumer expectations.
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Holiday Shopping Has Started — So Has Our Research To Help!

Sucharita Kodali September 18, 2024
Get an early read on UK and US consumers' thinking about 2024 end of year holiday shopping - and watch for more research and holiday prep advice in the coming weeks.
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Amazon Vs. Walmart: Revenue And Profit Comparison, 2010–2024

Jitender Miglani September 5, 2024
This blog post discusses the revenue and profit trends of Amazon and Walmart and their growing dominance in US retail.

How Will 2025 B2C Trends Shape Your Strategy?

Prepare for the future with our 2025 predictions for B2C marketing and CX leaders. Learn how to refine your strategies for AI, tech stacks, loyalty programs, frontline agents, TikTok, and more.

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Digital Doubles Vs. Digital Twins: Unraveling The Distinctions

What It Means August 29, 2024
There are digital doubles and digital twins. How can you tell the two apart? And more importantly, are either (or both) right for your organization? Vice President and Principal Analyst Paul Miller and Senior Analyst Stephanie Liu provide clarity in this episode.
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US Consumer Financial Health Analysis, Q2 2024

Jitender Miglani August 27, 2024
To understand the current financial health of US consumers, we analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Personal Income and Its Disposition.
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Travel Spending On Track To Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels By End Of 2024

Cindy Liu August 15, 2024
Global travel spending is roaring back and will fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, surpassing $2 trillion. The resurgence of international travel demand in Asia Pacific and strong leisure travel demand in North America and Europe will power this growth. The road to recovery has been uneven across regions, however. Among […]
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Generative AI Consumer Outlook, Q2 2024: How Will Consumers Engage With GenAI In The Future?

Audrey Chee-Read August 8, 2024
As awareness of generative AI peaks and usage creeps upward, how will consumers engage with genAI in the future? Find out in this preview of a new report.
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Apple Posts Strong Results, But Wait For What’s Coming Next

Dipanjan Chatterjee August 2, 2024
Apple posted strong Q3 numbers on the back of a reinvigorated iPad and ongoing growth in its high-margin services business. But what happens next?
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Not-So-Open Skies: Southwest Makes Historic Change

Dipanjan Chatterjee July 30, 2024
As Southwest navigates financial turbulence, there are lessons from companies on aligning brand experience with business realities.
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Prime Day 2024: How Retailers Competed With Amazon

Sucharita Kodali July 18, 2024
Learn how major retailers and brands competed with Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 event.
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Consumers, Meet Your Virtual Match: Your Digital Double

Stephanie Liu May 29, 2024
Imagine if you could build an algorithm that makes algorithms work for you. You may not have to wait much longer.
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