Gen Z consumers of beauty and skincare products are most attracted to brands for their pricing (48%), samples (46%), and sustainability (44%), according to Bolt. Pricing is a bigger influence for older consumers, cited by 61% of those ages 18 and older.
Computer and consumer electronics purchased during the pandemic are due for an upgrade, which is good news for Amazon and retail as a whole. But besides that possible bright spot, this year’s Prime Day event will likely be “unremarkable” as other retailers steal Amazon’s spotlight.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight senior-focused care provider Author Health and healthcare RCM company Outbound AI on the back of fresh funding.
Medical misinformation isn’t freedom of speech: As more consumers turn to online sources to diagnose their health conditions, a federal judge’s order could help spread harmful medical content.
Heineken, Renault, and Siemens decry AI Act reach: Europe’s private sector isn’t happy about the AI Act’s direction, warning about the continent’s diminished competitiveness with the US.
Niantic’s mobile AR dream is fading: Despite a growing AR market, the Pokémon Go developer laid off 230 employees due to revenue struggles.
Can Google and Meta make it without news? The two companies banned news links in Canada after months of conflict with regulators over a bill to compensate publishers.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss big brands going out of business: what happens to the brand, the opportunity for competitors, and whether a brand’s bankruptcy can change consumer behaviors surrounding life milestones. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank retailers or brands that are innovating really well and brands that are at risk. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Carina Perkins.
Inflection AI, Runway, and Typeface nab $1.5B: Generative AI startups defy decline in venture capital funding, buoyed by interest in personalized, customizable productivity tools and Big Tech’s boost.
Apple quietly marches toward a new world record: The iPhone maker is soaring to a possible $4 trillion valuation on tech’s outsized strength. Warning signs emerge despite the stellar performance.
On today's episode, we discuss how time spent on smartphones is changing, what people do on different devices, and what digital time spent in your car might look like. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of Amazon's Sidewalk network and what to make of two new pieces of potential AI legislation. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Yory Wurmser.
Major US banks again passed the Fed’s annual stress tests with flying colors. But that doesn’t mean much in the face of bank failures and capital requirement hikes.
Banks that view spending on digital capabilities as an opportunity rather than a cost can drive profitability through customer satisfaction.
Twitter's revival plan: Linda Yaccarino leads the charge with video ads and celebrity partnerships.
Women are noticeably missing from boards at UK startups. But creating more opportunities for women investors could change that.
Adding Tap to Pay functionality will help PayPal attract more SMBs and better compete against other providers that are doing the same
The acquisition will help the card giant grow its presence in South America
The “gift card” keychains replace single-use cards and can encourage repeat use among recipients
Pride Month draws business support despite anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment: 2023 brought hard lessons for some brands.
As more retailers recognize the value of leveraging their first-party data, the global retail media market will continue to expand and innovate. While the US leads the charge with $45.15 billion in spending this year, according to our forecast, other regions are showing similar patterns. In fact, Latin America is only four to five years behind the US, said our analyst Matteo Ceurvels on our “Behind the Numbers: Around the World” podcast.