The tie-up highlights the provider’s growing competitiveness in the biometric payments space, which Amazon dominates
X1 will bring its income-based credit card and associated investing platform to Robinhood’s offerings
Customers and restaurants alike may not be happy with the new fee
Leaning into festival culture helps Forever 21 connect with Gen Z consumers. Abercrombie & Fitch uses generative AI to speed up the product design process. And Solo Brands embraces the changing definition of the D2C model.
Social platforms are already great vehicles for introducing consumers to products and brands they may want to purchase. Advertisers should lean into that strength and:
Two-thirds of 18- to 34-year-olds are likely to buy from retailers committed to sustainability: That puts the onus on companies to demonstrate how they’re attempting to reduce their carbon footprints.
Retail media will continue to be the fastest-growing segment of digital advertising in the coming years. By opening up their digital platforms to third-party sellers, retailers can generate high-margin revenues from advertising and marketing services charged to sellers to promote their products both on- and offsite. Amazon has built a commanding lead in this space—Amazon Ads draws more than three-quarters of US retail media ad spend.
US retail marketplace ecommerce sales will reach $603.20 billion in 2027, representing 34.8% of total retail ecommerce sales, per our forecast.
Skims is the latest digitally native brand to open its own stores: The underwear brand plans to open four locations next year as shoppers return to brick-and-mortar retail.
In the first half of 2023, connected devices became more shoppable, driven by retail media and emerging technologies like visual search, while Apple has emerged as a big winner, using its domination in the smartphone market to muscle in on ad revenues.
Established brands are beating digital natives at their own D2C game. As marketplace and wholesale opportunities obfuscate what it means to sell D2C, brands need to keep up with both their retail and marketing playbooks—or risk falling behind.
AI selects 70% of what Hungryroot’s customers buy: The technology was key to the online grocery and meal delivery company’s 50% growth last year.
Dollar Tree is adding more expensive items to store shelves: The move allows the discount retailer to bring in more name brands, boosting its shopper appeal.
Healthcare providers, young patients meet on TikTok: Physicians are delivering educational content on social media—Gen Zers are taking notice.
Black women are stressed out: Tensions of daily life are magnified by racial discrimination and microaggressions. Black women want more mental health tools designed for their needs.
When patients walk out the door: Healthcare providers have a huge stake in keeping post-surgical patients in their network. Convenience is the key to keeping them.
A decade of shrinking entertainment profits drives the writers’ strike: Legacy media companies have lost their lead to streaming services.
Politicians are using AI for election material: Incidents like creating deepfakes of rival candidates could speed up regulation.
Subscription choices narrow for Netflix's Canadian users: Ad-supported and standard plans remain. Move to scrap basic plan could set stage for action in other markets.