

Holiday shopping: Consumer savvy and retailer responses
Dec 14, 2023
McKinsey partners, Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm, discuss US consumers' holiday shopping behaviors and expectations. They emphasize the importance of personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and 'buy now, pay later' plans for capturing cautious consumers' spending. The podcast explores extended holiday seasons, trading down behaviors, the role of technology in personalization, delivery dynamics, and creating fun shopping experiences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Managing the Longer Holiday Season: Advantages, Challenges, and Best Practices
04:45 • 3min
The Importance of Personalization and Technology in Retail
08:14 • 7min
Delivery dynamics and preferences for holiday shopping
15:40 • 5min
Creating Fun and Inspiring Holiday Shopping Experiences
20:34 • 3min