Vivek Pandya stories
Vivek Pandya writes extensively about the evolving landscape of online consumer behavior, with a focus on the transformative impact of technology such as generative AI on shopping and travel planning trends.
His stories highlight significant data on online retail spending patterns, revealing how mobile commerce, AI-driven shopping assistants, and payment innovations are reshaping the digital marketplace.
By exploring recent reports and analytics, readers can gain insights into the emerging dynamics of the online economy, including holiday season sales forecasts, the rising dominance of mobile transactions, and the growing influence of AI in consumer decision-making.
Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October
Last month
Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.
Generative AI drives 3,500% surge in US travel planning online
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.
Generative AI prompts rapid shift in online shopping habits
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Generative AI use in online shopping surged 4,700% year-on-year in July 2025, reshaping consumer habits and boosting retail site engagement.
UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
UK retail websites have seen a 1200% rise in traffic from generative AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly trust GenAI for product research and buying decisions.
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.
Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.
Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Adobe’s 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.
Adobe report predicts mobile shopping to dominate holiday sales
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Adobe Analytics forecasts mobile shopping to drive 53% of online sales for the 2024 holiday season, highlighting a significant shift in consumer behaviour towards mobile devices.
US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Thu, 30th May 2024
US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.