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Kohl's Pushes Clearer Discount Labels, Gift Bundles and Delivery Apps for Holiday Shoppers
Kohl's is sharpening its value message for the holidays with plainly marked percentage-off pricing, fixed $5 to $20 price tiers and buy-now, pay-later through Klarna. The retailer is also adding bundled gift sets and delivery through DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats.
China's Golden Week travellers stretch trips longer but stick to value
Chinese holidaymakers are extending Golden Week itineraries, with longer hotel stays and multi-destination trips rising sharply, yet pre-holiday bookings show a continued focus on value over luxury.
Teen beauty spend climbs 7% as hair care outpaces the wider market
Piper Sandler's 26th annual teen survey of 9,000 teens across 47 states shows overall beauty spending up 7%, with hair care growing fastest at 10%. Hailey Bieber's Rhode, backed by E.l.f. Beauty, appears in the ranking for the first time.
Altavia Travel Retail White Paper Charts Shift From Indian Passenger Traffic to Spending
Altavia Travel Retail has published a white paper on how airports, retailers and brands can convert India's fast-growing traveller base into sales, pointing to a projected fourfold rise in Indian spending across Asia Pacific travel retail between 2025 and 2035.
Singapore Tourist Arrivals Surge 29% While Retail Sales Stay Flat
Tourist arrivals to Singapore averaged about 29% above second-quarter levels in July and August, but average monthly retail sales ran only 2.9% higher as shoppers on both sides of the market held back, CGS International said.
Gen Alpha Tells Shoptalk Panel: Skip the AI Ads, Show Real People
Five Gen Alpha shoppers took the stage at Shoptalk Fall in Nashville to say what they want from brands — and what they don't. AI-generated advertising drew a blunt rejection, while analog media and proof of authenticity won praise.
UK Fashion Sales Slip in Weakest September in Seven Years
UK retail sales in September recorded their weakest reading in seven years outside the pandemic period, with fashion like-for-like sales falling 0.7% as trading deteriorated week by week.
Filipino shoppers trade down to smaller packs as budgets tighten
Households in the Philippines are buying smaller pack sizes and cheaper brand alternatives as higher prices and softer consumer sentiment squeeze spending, with fast-moving consumer goods value growth holding at 1.6%.
Prestige beauty outpaces luxury fashion as accessible splurge holds firm
High-end cosmetics grew 7% in North America, 5% in Europe and 10% in Latin America in the first half, as shoppers kept buying premium fragrance and skincare even while luxury fashion demand cooled.
China's Retail Sector Braces for Falling Prices as Demand Stays Weak
Analysts expect price-led competition to persist in China's retail market, with Bain & Company projecting muted conditions for at least the next three years. Retail sales of consumer goods reached $3.7 trillion (¥24.87 trillion) in the first half.
Singapore retail growth seen easing to about 2% in H2 as living costs and softer jobs market bite
Singapore's retail growth is expected to moderate to roughly 2% in the second half of the year, with higher living costs and a cooling labour market weighing on consumer spending after July sales growth slowed sharply.
China's discount boom squeezes premium brands as Sam's Club and Costco lift share to 2%
Membership clubs, discount chains and private-label goods are winning a larger slice of China's consumer spending, with Sam's Club and Costco raising their combined channel share to 2% in 2025 while overall urban consumer goods value slips.
Philippine retail market projected to hit $113.31b by 2035
The Philippine retail market is expected to expand from $79.23b in 2025 to $113.31b by 2035, driven by e-commerce, urbanization, and rising consumer spending.
On misses quarterly sales estimates as consumer pullback and tariff costs weigh
Swiss sportswear maker On reported second-quarter net sales below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, citing a tougher consumer environment and higher costs from US tariffs.
Myer shares plunge 12% after retailer flags sharp consumer spending slowdown
Australian department store operator Myer reported a steep decline in consumer demand during June and July, sending its shares down more than 10% on Monday.
Temporary gains mask weak Thai retail demand in Q2 2026
Thailand's retail sector failed to show a broad-based consumption recovery in the second quarter of 2026, with recent gains driven by pull-forward demand and base effects rather than stronger underlying spending, according to CGS International.
Fashion and beauty sales lifted as Britons prioritise summer holidays, KPMG survey finds
Despite gloomy economic conditions, UK consumers are spending on clothing, shoes and beauty products in preparation for summer trips, according to a KPMG survey.
China’s Stock Market Mirrors Uneven Economy as Tech Surges and Consumer Shares Slump
China’s US$16 trillion stock market reflects the widening gap between a booming technology sector and weak consumer spending, with AI chipmakers leading gains while consumer stocks lag.
Australian retail spending rises 5.8% in May, all categories grow
Australian retail sales reached $39.67 billion in May, up 5.8% year-on-year, with all categories and states posting growth despite cost-of-living pressures.
Rewarded First-Time Shoppers 18% More Likely to Repurchase, Study Finds
New research from Bain & Company and Fetch Rewards shows that consumers who use a reward on their first purchase are 18% more likely to buy again within two quarters, and spend 28.4% more than those who don't.
Edrington reports decline in sales and profit amid luxury spirits slowdown
UK spirits group Edrington saw core revenue fall 3% and pre-tax profit drop 23% for the year ended 31 March 2026, as consumer spending pressure weighed on ultra-premium and prestige categories.
U.S. Shoppers Spend $26.4 Billion in Amazon Prime Day Deal Frenzy
U.S. online shoppers spent over $26.4 billion during Amazon's Prime Day event, hunting for discounts on electronics, appliances, children's items, and everyday essentials as consumers grapple with tighter budgets.
Amazon Prime Day to test US consumer spending power as focus turns to essentials
Amazon's Prime Day sales event, starting Tuesday, will gauge U.S. shoppers' financial strain as promotions shift toward basic necessities rather than discretionary splurges.
China Retail Sales Fall for First Time Since 2022
Retail sales of consumer goods in China dropped 0.6% year-over-year in May, the first decline since December 2022, as weak domestic demand weighed on the world's second-largest economy.
China's '618' Shopping Festival Shows Signs of Waning Excitement as Consumers Tighten Spending
The annual '618' e-commerce bonanza, a key barometer of China's retail health, appears less vibrant this year as cautious consumer behavior amid the economic slowdown leads to noticeably smaller package piles at delivery stations.