Consumer Behavior – Page 8

Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity

Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.

By Aimee Ortiz

Banking and Financial Institutions China Consumer Behavior Economic Conditions and Trends International Trade and World Market National Bureau of Statistics (China) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy

Falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash help to explain why the Chinese government is taking steps to stimulate the economy.

By Keith Bradsher

Advertising and Marketing Christmas Company Reports Consumer Behavior E-Commerce Holidays and Special Occasions Kohl's Corporation Macy's Inc National Retail Federation Shopping and Retail

Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels

Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.

By Jordyn Holman

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Amazon.com Inc China Consumer Behavior Discount Selling E-Commerce Economic Conditions and Trends JD.com Pinduoduo (Mobile App) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Shopping and Retail Taobao Temu (Website)

How E-Commerce Is Making China’s Deflation Worse

The push by Pinduoduo to lower prices has helped it become one of China’s fastest-growing e-commerce apps, and epitomizes a broader force plaguing the economy.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

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