Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server (RPAS)

Supply Chain Woes Have Consumers Gobbling Up Thanksgiving Fixings Early

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Monday, November 22, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Americans are worried about the impact supply chain issues and high prices will have on Thanksgiving.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Americans are worried about the impact supply chain issues and high prices will have on Thanksgiving.
  • Twenty percent worry they won't be able to find all the ingredients they need and 26% are prepared to go to multiple stores to find them.
  • "Supply chain worries continue to disrupt traditional shopping behaviors and stores need to be ready," said Mike Webster, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Retail.
  • The survey of 2,085 Americans in New York, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco was run by Untold Insights November 11-16, 2021.

Consumers Already Holiday Shopping to Avoid the Supply Chain Grinch

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

In response, 52% of Americans have already started holiday shopping or plan to shop earlier than usual.

Key Points: 
  • In response, 52% of Americans have already started holiday shopping or plan to shop earlier than usual.
  • "As we see in the news, the supply chain challenges are a global reality.
  • Regardless, consumers will still measure retailers on their ability to deliver on their wish lists this holiday season," said Mike Webster, senior vice president, and general manager, Oracle Retail.
  • The Untold Insights survey asked consumers about their pandemic shopping habits and plans for holiday shopping.