Visa is competing for untapped market share in the country. BNPL growth has been slower in Canada than in other Western markets

This tie-up is part of a larger move from Stripe to add more payment options and customized checkout experiences for its merchants

Elon Musk’s lofty payment super app dreams will be difficult to achieve by the end of next year given its struggles, which have eroded customer trust

S banking regulators have introduced several climate-related frameworks, signaling a shifting perspective on banks' role in addressing the climate crisis.

Over 40% of direct marketers are concerned about declining response rates and budget constraints relating to printing, paper, and postage, according to Quad’s Direct Marketing Revolution 2023 report. And 32% are struggling to provide relevant, personalized, and customized messaging for consumers.

Influencers remain affiliate’s flavor of the month. As creators and influencers continue to climb marketers’ list of strategic priorities, affiliate networks, platforms, and agencies have stepped up their courtship of influencers.

Walmart promotes Walmart+ membership as the holiday season ramps up: The retailer is using discounts and early access to Black Friday sales to convince shoppers to make the leap.

China’s weak economy creates headwinds for luxury brands: Sluggish demand in the world’s second-largest economy is hurting companies such as Canada Goose and Estée Lauder.

Best Buy, TikTok take diverging approaches to live commerce: But getting viewers to tune in remains a serious challenge, regardless of whether retailers focus on education or entertainment.

Social commerce sales are continuing to rise steadily, reaching $82.82 billion in the US next year, per our forecast. But it’s getting harder to convert new buyers. Here’s how retailers can encourage more social media purchases and boost their social commerce sales.

Taco Bell’s US same-store sales rose 8% in Q3: That made it the bright spot in parent company Yum Brands’ results thanks to aggressive promotions that appealed to cost-conscious consumers.

It’s intensifying its digital health strategy by enriching 2024 wearables with features like blood pressure and sleep apnea detection and a paid AI-driven health-coaching service.

Only 2.2 million Netflix subscribers play its games daily: Games could bring advantages, but high costs and long production times are a struggle.

The Israel-Hamas war is reducing digital advertising spending: Meta, Snap, and others expect to see lower ad spend in Q4 due to the conflict.

A world on edge could curtail tech’s economic recovery: The tech industry faces economic challenges due to global instability and US-China tensions, despite a strong US economy.

On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how retailers are staying ahead of the curve on search and also search within retail media. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us some spicy predictions about the future of search in retail. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Sky Canaves and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.

Lawsuits surrounding Nokia’s $152 billion R&D-driven patent arsenal come amid job cuts and falling sales. HP’s and Amazon’s brand reputations are at stake.

Creator economy startups are struggling to survive: Economic woes have been forcing some to sell under unfavorable terms. The troubles could expand to other sectors.