We could see more consolidation in the BNPL industry as weaker firms shut down in the wake of slowing growth

Canada’s two main railroads locked out over 9,000 employees: The labor stoppage could cause major supply chain disruptions at a critical moment for retailers.

YouTube Shopping broadens affiliate opportunities with expanded Shopify partnership: The move allows creators to partner with thousands of brands, which could give the platform’s commerce efforts a much needed boost as it tries to narrow the gap with TikTok.

Walmart partners with Burger King to beef up Walmart+ perks: While the retailer focuses on appealing to its core customer base, Amazon makes a move for holiday and grocery sales.

Inclusivity sets new standard at Olympics: Study reveals event’s ads outperformed on brand impact; the Paralympics is brands’ next chance at bat.

Streaming upfront gains dwarfed linear: Streaming saw a 35% jump in Upfront commitments as ad-supported tiers surge

Coupons play a bigger role in purchasing decisions as consumers become increasingly value-conscious. More than a quarter (26%) of US adults are using more coupons this year because of the state of the economy, according to July 2024 data by Prosper Insights & Analytics and the National Retail Federation. Here are five stats to better understand how and where consumers are seeking savings.

Peloton posted modest growth in FYQ4: That’s the first gain since the 2021 holiday quarter and a sign the company may be turning a corner as it shifts focus to its bottom line.

Employer healthcare costs will surge at the highest rate in 15 years: Pharma spending is the biggest driver. We examine cost-cutting strategies employers might implement.

Sesame rolls out weight loss program offering compounded GLP-1s: Sesame has a limited window of time to extract maximum revenue from the program as competitors race to meet demand for GLP-1s amid drug shortages.

LetsGetChecked set to acquire Truepill: Under one umbrella, the combined company can expand its services to its broader user base—making it a force to be reckoned with in the at-home diagnostic testing space.

Big Tech wins a publisher compensation battle again: Google and California buried the hatchet in a controversial $250 million deal to fund local newsrooms.

The streaming pricing paradox: Platforms must balance consumer satisfaction with the need to deliver profits.

North America saw a 70% YoY increase in data center construction, But with 80% of capacity already pre-leased to major players, that still may not be enough.

Significant privacy and safety concerns have pushed testing into October, four months after the feature’s roll back.

Despite reaching $1 million, the app’s user and revenue growth lag behind ChatGPT. That competition will intensify once Apple’s OpenAI partnership takes off.