Retail
January 5, 2023
Mastercard's retail trend report arrives just in time, as brands begin to pivot marketing budgets — albeit limited in 2023, per looming recession — accordingly. Image credit: Mastercard
By Marybeth Connaughton
Leading American financial services company Mastercard has released its “Top Retail Trends to Watch in 2023” report, showing that retailers will have to give with both hands to meet consumers’ evolving needs.
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