Strategic Shopping: Why Americans Start Early but Spend Less
Executive Summary The 2025 holiday season reflects a growing tension between enthusiasm and economic restraint. Data from the October 2025 Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, conducted in partnership with the National Retail Federation (NRF), shows that while 92.8% of adults plan to celebrate the winter holidays, shoppers are changing how and when they buy. Consumers […]
Retail Media Networks and Creator Marketing in the Digital Marketing Ecosystem
Executive Summary Digital Marketing has become a mainstay in modern marketing, commanding significant budgetary allocation. Within this dynamic landscape, Retail Media Networks (RMNs) and Influencer Marketing Platforms (IMPs/ Creator Marketing Platforms) have emerged as two of the fastest-growing components of digital marketing. However, despite their potential, brands are facing significant friction in effectively leveraging these […]
From Pinterest to TikTok: Where Halloween Shoppers Really Get Their Ideas in 2025
Executive Summary Halloween remains one of America’s most celebrated and commercially influential holidays—blending tradition, creativity, and commerce. Insights from the September 2025 Prosper Insights and Analytics survey (n = 8,045) reveal that while celebration rates remain steady, the way and where consumers draw inspiration and make purchases are evolving. 5% of U.S. adults plan to […]
Forbes Puts the Spotlight on Rethinking Retail by the Retail Analytics Council
The Retail Analytics Council’s book, Rethinking Retail: What Marketers and Retailers Can Learn About Consumer Preference from Analytics, is already drawing national attention. Forbes recently reviewed the book, noting how it helps retailers and marketers move beyond guesswork to better understand shifting consumer behavior. In his review, Forbes contributor Gary Drenik points out that successful […]