Retail mergers get the go-ahead: A judge cleared Tempur Sealy’s $4 billion Mattress Firm acquisition, setting the stage for a more permissive FTC.
Shein regains access to India for the first time since 2020: The move comes at the same time that it faces significant challenges in both the US and EU.
Tariffs could make US-made vehicles more expensive than imports: US automakers’ supply chains depend on cross-border trade, and there’s no simple way to untangle those relationships.
One in 5 (21%) US adults regularly gets their news from social media news influencers, according to a November 2024 report from the Pew Research Center.
With hefty fines at stake, companies must navigate the AI Act’s risk system. Compliance challenges could complicate US firms’ expansion.
Comcast gives details on its spinout of several NBCU cable networks: As Peacock takes center stage, legacy TV networks must adapt to stay relevant.
tvScientific raises $25.5 million in a series B: The CTV ad tech firm has attracted major brand and measurement partners as the sector continues to grow.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how DeepSeek pulled the rug from under the established AI giants, how it stacks up against other chatbot models, and why it has changed the AI conversation moving forward. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Grace Harmon, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Its new Advanced Planning Unit will study AI’s societal and economic impacts, aiming to refine business strategy amid soaring investments and mixed customer reactions.
The startup argues its chatbot platform is protected like movies and video games, but the legal system’s AI blind spots leave its liability in question.
Ecommerce will account for nearly a quarter (24.5%) of US beauty retail sales by 2028, according to our October 2024 forecast.
This week, online reviews convince Gen Zers, Valentine's Day breaks records, and where consumers learn about new products.
A lot happens in a week, so every Friday we're going to analyze all the new data and provide you with some of the key takeaways. Welcome to the Friday 5.
Gen Alpha’s shopping journey starts and ends on digital, with parents facilitating the way.
Worldwide ad spending has nearly doubled since 2016, and the outlook remains bright.
Amazon—the largest driver of spending in this channel—has recently seen modest retail media revenue growth relative to its past performance. As a result, we have revised our retail media forecast down from where it was in H1 2024.
Rates are hovering around 7% and customers waiting to buy may need some alternative strategies.
Voluntary buyouts in its Platforms and Devices unit suggest a pivot toward AI and cloud as its hardware struggles in a saturated market with slowing upgrade cycles.