More macro & retail on the wire

  • Consumers are still buying. They’re just harder to convince. — MarTech, discovered November 6, 2026
    “Eighty-seven percent of U.S. consumers surveyed for Feedvisor’s “2026 Consumer Commerce Report” said economic factors changed how they shop.” — MarTech
  • Grindstore reports 61% fall in EU orders since new customs charges took effect — ChannelX, discovered October 26, 2026
    “Figures provided by Grindstore show it received 2,371 EU retail orders between the 1st of July and 8th of October this year, compared with 6,128 during the equivalent period in 2025—a fall of 61.3%, representing 3,757 fewer orders.” — ChannelX
  • Nearly 30% of holiday budgets expected to be spent by the end of October — Modern Retail, discovered October 19, 2026
    “According to the consulting firm’s annual holiday shopping survey, 22% of respondents plan to start their holiday shopping earlier than last year, and 28% of shoppers’ budgets are expected to be exhausted by the end of October — the highest level reported in six years.” — Modern Retail
  • How Amazon Fall Prime Day went for sellers — Modern Retail (2 outlets reporting), discovered October 9, 2026
    “According to Adobe Analytics tracking, U.S. retailers drove $9.86 billion in online sales from October 6 to 7, representing 8.5% growth year over year.” — Modern Retail
  • Amazon’s October Prime Day Is the Big Holiday Test for Brands — ADWEEK, discovered October 5, 2026
    “Prime Big Deal Days—which some may call “October Prime Day”—runs Oct. 6-7. Amazon said some deals will offer discounts of 55% or more, with most products at the lowest prices of the year so far.” — ADWEEK

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