Darrell MacMullin of Mastercard says that generative AI’s development in commerce over the next five to seven years with the convergence of five key trends.
Financially stretched consumers are shifting spending patterns according to the report, which also discusses industry dynamics that are changing and could leave some retailers behind.
Steve Sadove of Mastercard goes over recent numbers showing a cautious Canadian consumer around retail, while foodservice businesses are "killing it" in terms of growth post-pandemic.
Steve Sadove says that consumers are spreading things out this year, shopping earlier and later for a variety of reasons that have some retailers baffled.
A new report by Mastercard
SpendingPulse provides insights into challenges for consumers who are shifting due to a variety of factors following the pandemic.
John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of BIAs and Founder of Digital Main Street, said the partnership has been “critical in ensuring that we are bringing industry leading resources and opportunities to businesses across the country.”
A rise in spending saw spending return to pre-pandemic levels in stores while ecommerce continues to maintain traction after incredible pandemic growth.
Foodservice and retailers are going to contactless delivery as a way to have at least some cash flow to keep operational during these turbulent economic times.