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A shopper stands in front of a shelf filled with nearly identical products. The ingredients may look similar, and the promises may sound alike, but one factor often shapes the final decision: values. Those priorities might include vegan or cruelty-free products, organic ingredients, sustainable sourcing, regenerative practices, biodegradable materials, recycled packaging, fair trade or palm-free

Shoppers have chosen who they are most comfortable buying from internationally, and the answer is right next door.   A 1,000-person survey conducted in August reveals that 83% of respondents said they’d be comfortable buying from an online seller based in Canada while 38% said the same thing about India. Additionally, nearly 8 in 10 shoppers admit

As companies compete for talent, employee engagement, and customer loyalty, workplace recognition is becoming more than an occasional thank you. Compensation, management, flexibility and advancement remain fundamental, while gestures ranging from a personal note to corporate chocolate gifts can provide another way to acknowledge employees, clients and business partners. Compartés helps explain why corporate holiday gifting can

When you want to find a new local business, who do you ask? Today, 45% of Americans are turning to an AI assistant to get recommendations for local businesses — up from 6% a year ago, according to BrightLocal’s 2026 Local Consumer Review Survey. It’s a dramatic change in user behavior and shows that many

For generations, buying an engagement ring has come with some fairly specific expectations. It should be beautiful, and it should last. According to decades of advertising and popular culture, it should also cost a substantial amount of money, roughly three months of salary, per conventional wisdom. Somewhere along the way, the price itself became part

Luxury packaging has rapidly integrated across consumer goods in recent years, with the market set to hit $33.9 million by the end of 2026, before growing to $43.3 million by the end of the decade. The estimated growth from Grand View Research also identifies niches that are particular catalysts for the adoption of next-generation packaging

When an order is delayed, or a card has been charged twice, do shoppers prefer typing their question to the AI agent on the website, or do they go looking for a phone number to ask a human? For most shoppers, it depends on the question. Ahead of the busiest shopping period of the year,

A cliffside proposal at sunset. A private dinner overlooking the water. A hike to the exact spot you first said, “I love you.” Destination proposals have become one of the most popular ways to pop the question, with nearly 1 in 5 proposals now taking place during travel or vacation, according to the 2026 Jewelers

A holiday shopper looking for a gift can now describe the recipient and a budget to an AI assistant, then ask follow-up questions until a short list emerges. The retailer may enter the conversation only after much of the decision is made. This emerging consumer behavior is becoming measurable. According to Adobe Analytics, traffic from

Walk into three stores looking for a size 8, and you may leave with a 6, an 8, and a 10, all of which fit. Online, where shoppers cannot try garments on first, those discrepancies become harder to navigate. When shopping across apparel brands, including online, consulting brand-specific sizing information can help shoppers navigate differences