Sentimental Shopping Trend: Why Emotion Is Driving More Purchases

Sentimental Shopping Trend: Why Emotion Is Driving More Purchases

The sentimental shopping trend is growing because people are not buying only for function anymore. They are buying for reassurance, memory, and emotional meaning. In a retail environment shaped by stress, overload, and constant choice, products that feel personal or comforting have an advantage. Simon-Kucher’s 2026 retail outlook says consumer trends are being shaped not … Read more