The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
From girl dinners to ChatGPT, a look back at the trends that broke the internet and taught us about the American economy this year.
Category: Consumer Behavior
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Holiday Retail Sales Are Expected to Increase, but at a Slower Pace
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Spending in that crucial period is predicted to rise 3 to 4 percent from last year, as the economy cools and demand normalizes.
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Halloween Shoppers Not Spooked as Economic Slowdown Remains Elusive
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From apple picking to skeleton cows, early seasonal spending seems solid. It’s the latest sign that Federal Reserve policy to combat inflation hasn’t tanked growth.
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Digital Interactions Are Just Part of a Jewelry Sale Now
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Brands find that some of their customers’ pandemic-era buying habits are here to stay.
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The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.
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The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.
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People Bought Crocs During the Pandemic. They Haven’t Stopped.
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While other brands that thrived with customers in quarantine have dropped off, sales of the easily slipped-on clogs are up nearly 200 percent since 2019.