It’s a concerning buildup for one month, but it merits some skepticism—consumers may be faring better than one data point suggests
The retailer’s Great Value branded products are now harder to sneak by self-checkout thanks to barcodes embedded in their packaging
Privacy Sandbox transition poses steep costs: Smaller advertisers are concerned that moving away from cookies could leave them behind.
Sustained ad industry job losses don't signal a crisis: Sector employment is still about 100,000 jobs stronger than in April 2020.
Podcasts surge in B2B marketing: 36% of B2B marketers plan to use them, citing flexibility and trust-building attributes.
Dollar store consumers, especially lower-income households, are facing financial difficulties, relying on credit cards to cover necessities. Retailers like Dollar General and Dollar Tree are focusing on pricing and promotions to keep customers shopping, but there has been a decline in discretionary spending from middle- and high-income consumers, who may be turning to mass retailers like Walmart.
Tesco’s newest venture takes aim at Ocado: The UK grocer’s Transcend Retail Solutions division aims to help international supermarket chains develop their ecommerce operations.
Amazon Fresh doubles down on affordability as shoppers focus on cost: The retailer will roll out Prime-exclusive discounts on over 3,000 products and a new private label as it tries to narrow the gap with Walmart.
Apple unveils new Apple Watch feature that detects sleep apnea: The timing of the feature’s unveiling could be the spark Apple needs to reignite its stagnating device business.
AI chatbots help busy healthcare providers communicate with patients: Consumers would rather engage with AI than wait on hold for a human. But many are concerned with the tech’s reliability and ability to protect their data.
Biden Administration’s final rules aim to boost mental healthcare parity law: But with no new enforcement mechanisms in place, we’re bearish on their ability to improve patients’ access to mental healthcare in a meaningful way.
On today’s podcast episode of The Banking & Payments Show, we discuss financial media networks, identifying what they are and why financial institutions are creating them.
The number of streaming services with at least $1 billion in US connected TV (CTV) ad revenue is set to quadruple from 2020 to 2026, per our March 2024 forecast. The boom isn’t without its growing pains, though. Advertisers still need to face confusion with fragmentation, unreachable audiences who pay for ad-free streaming, and problems with campaign measurement. We delve into these three challenges and provide solutions.
Walmart and Delta have adopted VR for effective, immersive employee training, though high upfront costs may deter smaller companies.
Huawei’s tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate Design appeals to innovation seekers, yet steep pricing and market restrictions could hinder its full potential.
Under Armour’s turnaround won’t be quick: The company lowered its FY25 outlook, saying its restructuring plan will cost about twice as much as expected.
Oracle’s 13% revenue jump reflects the success of its multi-cloud strategy and major partnerships, positioning it as a leader in enterprise cloud services.
Despite allowing cross-posting between Instagram and Threads, Meta’s lack of a clear messaging system for Threads reveals ongoing confusion about the apps’ integration.
Retailers invest in virtual reality, mobile apps, and AI to improve the customer experience: Walmart, Levi’s, and Family Dollar are among the companies turning to tech to boost sales.
Facebook tries to reverse its Gen Z problem: Instagram and Marketplace could form the core of an attempt to strike a chord with Gen Z users.