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Crystal Ball Time: What Will Motivate the 2026 Consumer?

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Discussing what will be motivating consumers two years from now, Buzasi called 2026 “the year of redirection,” predicting that people will be looking for coping mechanisms to deal with what she termed “the great exhaustion,” a lingering hangover from COVID-19, political division and culture wars.

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The Real Price of a Data Breach in Retail

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For retailers and consumer businesses, a surge in data breaches presents difficult challenges. As a result, the retail and consumer industries have become an attractive target for cybercriminals, with research revealing that in 2023, retail and wholesale accounted for 11% of cybersecurity incidents. million last year. million and $3.48

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Business Groups Protest FTC’s New Click-to-Cancel Rule, Calling it ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’

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The final rule, released by the FTC earlier this month, outlines a number of now-prohibited subscription cancellation practices, all aimed at making it as easy for a consumer to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. ” The groups also claim that the FTC went beyond its authority in issuing the rule.

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As Consumer Demand for Inclusion Rises, Retailers Must Tackle Legacy Issues and Attitudes

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Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. But it’s still true that only a small fraction of the fashion retail market has put tactical plans into place to support this significant consumer base.

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How Gen AI is Helping Brands Handle the ‘Relentless Demand’ for Visual Content

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It’s essential (though tough) work, especially because consumers’ demand for visual assets in digital ecosystems is only continuing to rise. Today we’re tasked with generating demand, driving growth, retaining customers, building loyalty and exercising competitive advantage — all at the same time,” said Hsueh.

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Nike Unveils ‘Studio’ Store Model to Support Community-Driven Fitness

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Nike has been lauded for its Nike Training Club app, which brings structured fitness programs and one-off workouts right to consumers’ personal devices. It will include both Nike Training Studios (NTS) and Nike Running Studios (NRS) to offer consumers at all skill levels both functional strength training and endurance workout options.

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Basic Consumer Rights that Everyone Should Be Aware of

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As a consumer, understanding your basic rights is essential. Additionally, you are entitled to redress and consumer education. Kazerouni Law Group, APC , is among the law firms that specialize in consumer protection law, offering expertise to help you navigate and uphold these fundamental rights.