PDD misses expectations as competitive pressures erode price advantage: The ecommerce company expects challenges to continue in the short-term as domestic and international rivals gain an edge.
Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend retailers’ supply chains: Companies are rethinking sourcing and stocking up on goods early to minimize additional costs and disruptions.
Big Tech will likely challenge the rule in court. Trump’s second term could also make the rule short-lived
Not only are underbanked individuals using cash, but others are gravitating to the payment method for emergency protections and for budgeting reasons
This could further propel BNPL volume this holiday season as well as catapult merchants’ holiday volume.
Automakers slash jobs as EV struggles mount: Ford, GM, and Stellantis face competition from Chinese rivals and slow EV demand, driving steep layoffs and threatening their bottom lines.
McDonald’s will focus on “McValue” in 2025: The fast-food chain plans to extend its $5 value menu and add deals as the QSR price war rages on.
Consumers are submitting medical scans to Elon Musk’s genAI chatbot, Grok: But Grok isn’t trained well enough on medical data, which could create a host of problems for patients.
Nearly one-quarter of working-age US adults are underinsured: More consumers are being pushed onto less generous health plans, which will inevitably result in sicker patients with higher amounts of medical debt.
Trump taps Dr. Oz to helm the CMS: We detail what the celebrity doctor’s appointment would mean for the future of Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and consumers enrolled in these plans.
As governments worldwide enforce bans and fines to shield minors, platforms scramble to adapt or risk losing billions.
With 82.3% of streaming hours, Twitch leads the industry but faces stiff competition from YouTube’s talent poaching and new platforms.
What will the reaction to Sponsored Snaps be? The new ad type’s first partner is “Wicked,” but users may not like the aggressive format.
With revenues soaring 94% to $35.1 billion, it dominates AI hardware, but Big Tech’s in-house chip ambitions could challenge its position.
Young consumers’ creativity and drive are starting to pay off, and banks should act so they can leverage their growth in savings.
Retail media has swallowed up the shopper and trade marketing budgets of CPG brands. Incrementality is the top KPI for RMN advertisers, but it’s not the only one.
Asia-Pacific’s many holiday and seasonal shopping events are hugely popular for finding deals. Traditionally Western and China-originated events are also gaining ground in the region as the consumption culture expands.
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