7-Eleven plans to open 115 larger-store formats by year-end, offering customers an expanded assortment of food options. The retailer also plans to add 51 new fresh food SKUs by the end of 2025.
McDonald’s earmarks $100 million to undo damage from the E. coli outbreak: The fast-food chain will spend big on marketing and offer franchisees more support to win back customer trust and sales.
The 2024 general election has been dubbed “the podcast election” due to candidates’ potentially game-changing appearances on some of the biggest podcasts in the US. These appearances illustrate the untapped potential of podcast advertising. “Podcasts may have played a big role in the US election, but they're still getting overlooked by advertisers,” wrote EMARKETER senior vice president of content and executive editor Vladimir Hanzlik on LinkedIn.
NBA partnership fuels WBD’s global ambitions: Max combines premium Western franchises with localized content, targeting competitive streaming markets in APAC and beyond.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s fueling Amazons online shopping revenue, how much its advertising business is contributing to its total revenue, and how significant its cloud business has become. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.
Netflix's failed boxing stream raises serious concerns about its tech capabilities: The platform has six weeks to fix major issues before streaming NFL Christmas games.
Its genAI tool fails to meet user expectations, with internal teams and customers frustrated by limited functionality and concerns over rushed development.
Uncertain returns drive interest in scalable infrastructure, with power demands outpacing consumer buy-in.
Though programmatic nonvideo digital display ad spend will continue to grow through 2026 when it will hit $70.99 billion, its share of total programmatic digital display ad spend is declining, according to our forecast.
Nike's recent struggles highlight the risks of an ill-timed shift to direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. The sportswear giant's sales slumped 10% YoY for the quarter ending August 31 as competitors gained market share.
A record number of people plan to shop over the Cyber Five: The NRF’s forecast dovetails with stronger-than-expected October sales, suggesting retailers have momentum heading into the holidays.
Rebranding may be the best option for financial institutions that can’t otherwise shed their outdated perceptions.
China’s retail sales ticked up in October: But mixed results from JD.com and Alibaba show that retailers still face significant headwinds.
Amazon launches Temu competitor Haul to maintain price advantage against online retailers: However, growing pains like shoddy AI-generated imagery could limit its traction with customers.
It will be a while before consumers feel the Fed’s interest rate cuts, and an unknown regulatory environment could roil expectations
The added perks will likely appeal to Gen Zers and help meet their credit card reward demands
The CFPB is trying to supervise large payment apps as the lines between Big Tech and payments blur. But it’s unclear how Trump will shake up the agency
The evolution of connected car technology is driven by consumer expectations for seamless digital experiences. Drivers are willing to pay for advanced connectivity, though significant gaps remain between consumer demands and current capabilities.