Alibaba’s growth initiatives show signs of progress: But stiff competition from PDD, JD.com, ByteDance’s Douyin, and Kuaishou could constrain its growth potential.
The holiday season will kick off in October: Fifty-three percent of shoppers plan to begin their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving this year.
Adobe reassures customers it won’t use their work to train AI after backlash over updated Creative Cloud terms of service. Unclear genAI features continue to frustrate customers.
Building and renovating branches to align with their new vision is bringing them new business.
India’s growing affluent population is an enticing prospect for brands: Companies will have to get a handle on local trends and invest in speedy delivery to win over savvy shoppers.
We look at why Apple is breaking down its walled garden and adding competition for Apple Pay Later
Tap to Pay functionality is growing for P2P payments. It could help Apple gain more P2P volume
These upgrades help make the mobile wallet a go-to app for consumers, which should drive use and loyalty
Walmart’s patient acquisition failure: On the back of Walmart’s $230M primary care business loss, we examine the challenges retail health players face in reeling in patients.
Kroger Health pushes into GLP-1s: Kroger plans to drive more business to its health clinics and pharmacies with a new weight management program.
Teladoc names new CEO: The virtual care giant’s new CEO, Chuck Divita, could be in the right place at the right time to turn Teladoc’s fortunes around.
Spotify is taking a gamble by charging for a feature competitors already offer at no extra fee
With its on-device AI and security, Apple is aiming to drive AI that’s attractive to enterprise users. AI startups outside its walled garden need to work harder for adoption.
The genAI startup’s latest financing and Microsoft partnership could set it up to be a valuable competitor in the increasingly condensed market.
Delta adds premium economy offering to domestic flights: The airline—along with Qantas, Emirates, and other carriers—looks to capitalize on surging demand for higher-end travel.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss who's leading the ad-supported vs. ad-free video streaming race, how much money is coming from both avenues, and how streaming will differ from (and look the same as) cable in a few years. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.
Five Below is using price cuts to appeal to low-income households, while Bath & Body Works is leveraging its loyalty program to keep customers coming back. AI is a valuable tool for Stitch Fix, helping the company to optimize its inventory. Here are three key stats from each retailer’s most recent earnings and what they mean for the industry at large.
Brands can no longer solely rely on the feed or Stories to capture users’ attention. Marketers are showing up in spaces where users are spending time and where running a traditional ad isn’t an option, like a post’s comments section or in group chats.
Mobile proximity payments—those made in-store via mobile wallets—will grow as they continue building a feature ecosystem that binds payments to users’ daily commerce.