Insights & Innovation

Survey October 6, 2026

Quicktake: Holiday shoppers consider AI agents for deal hunting

69% of holiday shoppers are considering AI agents or tools for price comparisons and deal-hunting this season

69% of holiday shoppers are considering AI agents or tools for price comparisons and deal-hunting this season

October 6, 2026

Survey September 30, 2026

Quicktake: Inflation weighs on back-to-school shoppers

Inflation, driven by gas prices, weighed on back-to-school shoppers this year

Inflation, driven by gas prices, weighed on back-to-school shoppers this year

September 30, 2026

Survey August 7, 2026

Quicktake: Fuel costs cause some shoppers to tap the brakes on spending

Those concerned about gas prices are more likely to strategically pull back

Those concerned about gas prices are more likely to strategically pull back

August 7, 2026

Survey July 30, 2026

Quicktake: Spending remains steady for 2026 back-to-school shopping

While concern with gas prices could influence how and where shoppers purchase, shoppers plan a measured approach for back-to-school season.

While concern with gas prices could influence how and where shoppers purchase, shoppers plan a measured approach for back-to-school season.

July 30, 2026

Survey July 7, 2026

Quicktake: Young minds and "invisible" money

A third of parents (31%) say that the concept of invisible money—non-cash, digital currency—is a hard concept for their children to grasp.

A third of parents (31%) say that the concept of invisible money—non-cash, digital currency—is a hard concept for their children to grasp.

July 7, 2026