Inflation has become a central theme in the analysis and understanding of shopping behavior in 2023. American consumers are bracing for the impact of inflation, expecting to feel its financial effects for an average of 1.64 years, or approximately one year and eight months. Retail brands should expect to work harder than ever to communicate with today’s shoppers. In a market where options are limitless but consumers are aware that the value of their dollar is finite, brands need to justify why consumers should choose them.
The 5W Public Relations (5WPR) agency, a leading consumer PR firm and award-winning digital agency, has recently released its Fourth Annual 2023 Consumer Culture Report. This report provides an in-depth analysis of upcoming trends and insights for the year ahead, offering valuable information to businesses looking to understand the evolving consumer landscape.
The report, conducted by Censuswide, an independent market research consultancy, surveyed a…
nationally representative sample of 2,000 US consumers between November 21st and 24th, 2022. The data collected offers a comprehensive view of consumer behavior, including spending habits across different age groups and the impact of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes.
One of the key findings from the report is the influence of inflation on consumer behavior. Despite the ongoing discussions around rising prices, the report reveals that consumers continue to demonstrate a willingness to spend.
Interestingly, the report also found that inflation is not the predominant factor driving consumer decision-making. 2023 Consumer Culture Report, Categories consumers are most likely to splurge on Notably, all age brackets, except for those aged 35 to 44, ranked health and wellness among their top three categories for splurging.
This finding raises questions about whether this particular age group is less interested in health and wellness or if brands are failing to effectively target or market to them. On the other hand, the report found that dining out was a top-three splurge-worthy category only for individuals aged 25 to 34…
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