Inflation ticked up in China in July: But the increase was largely due to one-off factors like bad weather, which pushed up food prices, while consumer demand remains severely constrained.
China’s EVs outsell gas cars for the first time, VW slashes ID.4 lease prices, and Sen. Warren pushes for answers on Musk’s use of Tesla resources for his other companies
Small-format stores are gaining popularity among retailers trying to get closer to where consumers live and work. Some retailers, like Macy’s, are using small-format stores to reach consumers in more urban locations. But others, like Target, are going for a slightly different demographic—college students.
E.l.f. Beauty’s win streak continues as Gen Zers stock up on dupes: The company gained share for the 22nd-straight quarter, and outperformed its peers thanks to its strategic decision to stay away from China.
Consumer trust in doctors and hospitals is plummeting: We explore what’s driving the decline and how healthcare providers and marketers can rebuild trust with patients.
BCBS Tennessee rolls out healthy meal program: We examine why the partnership could be a winning strategy for health insurers and patients.
Eli Lilly raises full-year revenue guidance by $3B: We unpack the drugmaker’s Q2 financials and explore how rebounding drug availability has GLP-1 momentum swinging Eli Lilly’s way.
CNN and Roku want to thrive in the FAST lane: Both are launching free ad-supported streaming channels to lure price-conscious consumers.
Another strong quarter for The Trade Desk: International growth and CTV surge, boosted by data-driven advertising and the new Kokai platform.
WBD and Paramount struggle to pivot to digital: The gap between streaming leaders and those trailing behind is widening, spelling trouble for legacy media.
Demand for luxury goods softens: Capri and Ralph Lauren are the latest brands to point to US consumers pulling back.
US tech leaders seek enhanced copyright laws, but stringent regulations could curb innovation and entrench the dominance of AI giants.
By offering up to $15,000 for uncovering AI vulnerabilities, Anthropic seeks to prevent jailbreaks and solidify its safety-first reputation.
Two lawsuits highlight potential risks to banks that use AI-powered chatbots but don’t update their practices.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Meta has been able to sustainably grow revenue again, whether or not it can actually be “the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of the year”, and what is atop the Meta threats list. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg.
Retailers with ties to China, like Temu and TikTok Shop, have gained popularity in the US. Now, a wave of Japanese-based retailers and retail concepts has come to the US, signaling a potential shift for the retail landscape.
A deluge of data has been fodder for all sorts of narratives about consumer financial health. We break down what’s really going on
While there are still cost and privacy hurdles to overcome, online biometric checkout bodes well for in-store adoption
But as it gets closer to a rollout, it will face its biggest hurdle—getting consumers to use it