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Rebranding may be the best option for financial institutions that can’t otherwise shed their outdated perceptions.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.
Yum Brands uses AI to drive marketing for KFC, Taco Bell: The technology helps target audiences and write copy.
Pharmacy benefit managers confuse consumers and employers alike: Employers must gain a better understanding of their PBM contracts so they can steer their workers toward lower-cost drugs.
FDA says Merz Pharma’s Instagram ad is misleading: The regulator could be ramping up its oversight of drug ads on social media that involve influencers.
Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services: If confirmed, the vaccine skeptic’s appointment would hold serious implications for Big Pharma.
The experiment gauges users’ interest in seeing news content in search results and could push publishers to evaluate their reliance on traffic and ad revenue from Google Search
Regulatory rollbacks could ignite a wave of acquisitions, reshaping competition and spurring innovation amid economic optimism and shifting antitrust dynamics
TikTok’s Symphony Studio debuts globally: AI-powered ad tools simplify video creation, helping brands scale campaigns effortlessly and stay relevant.
Rapid user growth highlights demand for decentralized, ad-free feeds, but scalability and monetization remain critical hurdles for long-term success.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how AI is shaping internet search, what social commerce will look like in two years’, how hotels are planning for shifting travelers expectations, a new approach to combating retail theft, the origins of London, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Bill Fisher, and Senior Analyst Carina Perkins.