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16 articles · Updated Aug 2026

Shopping Trends

De-Influencing: What It Is and Whether It Actually Changes Buying Habits

A wave of creators is telling followers to buy less. Here's what de-influencing really mea…

Shopping Editorial Team · 6 min

Shopping Trends

Fast Fashion's Footprint: What Consumers Are Starting to Ask

More shoppers are questioning where their clothes come from. Here's a grounded look at wha…

Shopping Editorial Team · 8 min

Shopping Trends

Haul Culture vs. Intentional Consumption: Two Approaches to Shopping

Haul videos and mindful buying reflect very different relationships with stuff. Here's how…

Shopping Editorial Team · 5 min

Shopping Trends

How Return Policies Became a Competitive Battleground in American Retail

Easy returns were once a differentiator. Now they're expected — and increasingly strained.…

Shopping Editorial Team · 8 min

Shopping Trends

Impulse Buying in the Age of One-Click Checkout

Frictionless checkout is designed to speed up purchases. Here's what behavioral research s…

Shopping Editorial Team · 8 min

Shopping Trends

Keeping Up With Shopping Trends Without Letting Them Drive Your Spending

Trend awareness can be useful — or expensive. Here are practical habits for staying inform…

Shopping Editorial Team · 6 min

Shopping Trends

Reading a 'Trending Now' Section: What Those Labels Actually Signal

Every retailer calls something 'trending.' Here's what that tag usually means, how it's de…

Shopping Editorial Team · 9 min

Shopping Trends

Secondhand Shopping: From Stigma to Mainstream

Resale has grown into a massive market. Learn what's behind the shift toward used goods an…

Shopping Editorial Team · 8 min

Shopping Trends

Shopping Locally vs. Shopping Online: What Americans Are Actually Choosing

Local retail and e-commerce each carry real trade-offs. Here's a clear-eyed look at how Am…

Shopping Editorial Team · 6 min

Shopping Trends

Social Commerce Demystified: When Your Feed Becomes a Storefront

Shopping directly through social media platforms is reshaping how people discover and buy …

Shopping Editorial Team · 8 min

Shopping Trends

Subscription Boxes: The Appeal, the Fatigue, and the Fine Print

Subscription shopping feels convenient — until it doesn't. Here's what makes these models …

Shopping Editorial Team · 7 min

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The Glossary of Modern Shopping Trends Every Consumer Should Know

From 'showrooming' to 'haul culture' to 'de-influencing' — a plain-language reference guid…

Shopping Editorial Team · 5 min

Shopping Trends

The Rise of the 'Dupe' Economy: Lookalikes, Affordability, and What's Actually Going On

Dupes are everywhere online. We break down what they are, why they've gone mainstream, and…

Shopping Editorial Team · 8 min

Shopping Trends

Things Retail Marketers Know About You That Most Shoppers Don't Realize

From loyalty data to pricing psychology, retail has sophisticated tools for shaping behavi…

Shopping Editorial Team · 6 min

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What 'Quiet Luxury' Actually Means — and Why It Caught On

Understated, logo-free style became a dominant aesthetic in American shopping. Here's the …

Shopping Editorial Team · 7 min

Shopping Trends

Why Americans Are Buying Less Stuff — and Spending More on Experiences

Consumer spending has shifted from goods to experiences. Here's what's driving the trend a…

Shopping Editorial Team · 7 min