consumer behavior

France’s CNIL fines Shein €150M for placing cookies without user consent; Shein contests the fine and plans to appeal amid tighter EU data rules.

Omnisend survey finds Americans paying $47 more monthly after tariffs, with 66% noticing price hikes and shifting shopping habits.

Agentic AI could shift ads from unwanted interruptions to valuable, on-demand services—reshaping how brands connect with consumers.

GumGum survey finds timing, relevance, and creative execution make back-to-school ads most effective, influencing 73% of U.S. shoppers.

Philz Coffee partners with private equity firm Freeman Spogli to fuel growth, promising no layoffs, a thank-you bonus for staff, and new store openings ahead.

Yahoo’s 2025 Back‑to‑School report shows brands upping ad spend as cautious shoppers demand value‑driven, discount‑focused messaging.

Retailers must offer value and transparency for customer data, building trust through clear communication, secure systems, and personalized benefits.

Deloitte finds consumers increasingly prioritize value over just low prices amid inflation and looming tariffs, even willing to pay more for favorite brands.

US robocalls decreased by 2.5% in May but scam calls rose over 10%. YouMail reports 4.8 billion robocalls, with 2.7 billion being unwanted.

Ex-Fortune 100 exec and TikTok creator Timm reveals how authenticity, human connection, and innovative platform strategy reshape brands and future marketing.