The retailer is pushing non-card payments to save on swipe fees, a perennial frustration for merchants, but getting consumers to make the switch will be tricky
Proposed caps from both sides of the aisle have failed to gain traction—they could restrict credit access and raise annual fees
Relying on the revival of a Three Mile Island reactor, Microsoft plans to harness clean energy to meet the soaring demands of AI
The US healthcare system spends high, but ranks low on overall performance: We unpack the reasons why the US is performing worse than all other high-income countries when it comes to delivering healthcare, and explore how the upcoming presidential election could signal changes.
Healthcare providers, payers increase IT investments: In light of the devastating fallout of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, providers and payers alike are hedging against future cybersecurity threats.
Hackensack Meridian Health, K Health roll out 24/7 primary care service: Incumbents like Hackensack Meridian are responding to patient expectations for convenient access to healthcare.
70% of US adults trust Amazon, according to May 2024 data by All About Cookies. Amazon ranks the highest in consumer trust, following Google (65%) and Netflix (64%)— higher than trust in the US government (28%).
Theater chains to invest $2.2 billion in upgrades: Major theater chains are planning large-scale upgrades to improve the in-theater experience, attracting audiences back to cinemas.
The FTC says ad industry self-regulation has failed: A lengthy report criticizes how advertisers collect and spread user data without proper consent.
Harris outspends Trump 20 to 1 on Meta platforms: Though Harris is largely spending on CTVs, millions are going to Facebook and Instagram.
It won’t be easy to get Nike back on track: The brand’s missteps enabled competitors adidas, On Running, and Hoka to build connections with consumers that may be hard to dislodge.
Given that more than 80% of total retail sales still take place in stores, retailers are recognizing an opportunity to extend their lucrative retail media advertising programs into physical spaces.
After a hack exposed sensitive internal data, Disney is looking for other solutions, raising the stakes for Salesforce to restore trust in its products.
Platforms owners like Meta and Snap face scrutiny over data exploitation and child privacy laws. Regulatory action could disrupt their ad-based profits.
With o1 models designed for complex problem-solving, OpenAI prioritizes critical thinking over speed, pressuring rivals like Google and Anthropic to keep up.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what’s going on with Google’s digital advertising technology antitrust trial, the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) case against them, Google’s best defense, and what happens if the DoJ wins. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, senior director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Social media usage is increasing for all generations, but most quickly for Gen Z. This year, US Gen Z social media usage will grow 7.7% versus 1.8% for the general population’s, according to our May 2024 forecast.
Here’s a deeper dive into consumers’ financial outlook ahead of the holidays and what that means for retailers.
Walmart joins the early October holiday sales push: The retailer will launch its Walmart Holiday Days event on October 8, the same day Amazon and Target are hosting sales.