Taking the pulse of the US consumer

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What are the trends shaping consumer sentiment and behavior in 2025—and what are the implications for brands and retailers?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information 

<p>When you’re grocery shopping and see a product that claims it’s “good for the planet” or “society” - are you more inclined to buy it?</p> <p>If yes was your answer, you’re not alone. This is according to a joint study by McKinsey and Nielson IQ about US consumer behavior and s ... Show More

Across the United States, consumers are continuing to spend, but they’re not opening their wallets too wide. Joining us are McKinsey partners Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm who say retailers that offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and “buy now, pay later” plans are ... Show More

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:52) > In this "Discussion on Digital", McKinsey's Brian Gregg speaks with leaders in Silicon Valley to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping business and consumer behaviors.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy i ... Show More

Consumers say they want experiences over goods. As always, they are looking to get the most value for their dollar. Even when it comes to sustainably produced products and services, the price must be right. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Sajal Ko ... Show More

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It's the day after Black Friday and holiday shopping is officially underway. That much has stayed the same. In this episode though, we take a look at what’s different this shopping season. Arriana McLymore, Helen Reid and Siddharth Cavale join the Reuters World News podcast to un ... Show More

Consumer behavior is constantly changing. What is driving these changes? Firstly, consumer trust has declined so much that there's so little consumer trust for governments, media, and NGOs. It opened up the opportunity for brands to become community builders to build trust and af ... Show More