While intermediaries’ share of ecommerce sales (grocery or otherwise) will remain relatively flat for the next couple of years, they’re still a long-term threat to traditional retail. But there’s an opportunity for retailers to use intermediaries’ strategies against them.
Grubhub pushes deeper into groceries: The delivery company will fulfill orders for Albertsons’ banners that include Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, and Vons.
The number of AR users will surpass 100 million next year and reach 116.0 million in 2028, per our forecast.
Artist permissions are needed for YouTube to expand its AI music tools and compete in the short-form content market.
Intensifying scrutiny and potential billion-dollar fines could create product fragmentation, leaving EU customers without some features and functionality.
Netflix and Microsoft renew their vows: The streamer is hoping Microsoft can help it tap into high demand for CTV ad space as it struggles in Amazon’s shadow.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of June. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Becky Schilling and Sara Lebow will defend their list against vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
Toys R Us offers a high-profile use case of AI video: The toy brand made an ad with OpenAI’s Sora tool, riling creatives.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the main ways the shopper journey is evolving, how retail media is shifting to encompass the full funnel, and how in-store retail media can help bring a brand's shopping message to life, particularly during holidays and events. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Sarah Marzano and Nikhil Sharma, senior director of performance and insights at Roundel.
Prime Day will run from July 16 to July 17: Amazon will offer shoppers a wide array of discounts and personalized deals on 35 categories as it tries to hold off competitors.
Advertisers will increase their spend on US retail media search ads every year of our forecast period in 2028, when it will see its most growth at 23.4% YoY, according to our March 2024 forecast.
Gen Alpha is “very savvy when it comes to brands,” said Dani Mariano, president of Razorfish. But the young generation has different attitudes toward technology and learning than their older counterparts. They’re open to learning from brands, especially when creators are involved. And they’re eager to interact with others, both on and offline. Here are five key stats from Razorfish’s recent report on Gen Alpha.
Private label sales are growing as consumers seek cheaper alternatives to national brands, but price isn’t the only reason.
Collision conference experts explore genAI: They emphasize operational efficiency, innovation, and the need for accuracy, quality control, and ethical considerations in AI implementation.
Here are five charts that size social network usage on a worldwide level by platform and by country and region.
Neobanks have forged ahead in giving young consumers a comprehensive view of their finances—and many Gen Zers are willing to switch banks for it.
The high cost of returns continues to weigh on retailers: Nordic department store Boozt took the extreme step of banning “serial returners.”
A card comparison widget could hurt affiliate marketing sites—and open the door to Google controlling the entire card acquisition journey.