BNPL providers approved 79% of applications in 2022 thanks to counteroffers for subprime borrowers
The tie-up brings Klarna to more merchants' checkout pages without the need for individual merchant partnerships, helping it save time and money and more quickly ramp up its payments volume
The launch will bring a needed boost to the industry, which has struggled to win over consumers and merchants
The incoming Trump administration aims to square a circle: Members of the economic team consider how they can implement tariffs without sparking inflation.
National security fears have little effect as users flock to RedNote. Monetization challenges and scalability questions could limit its ability to rival TikTok’s dominance.
Temu tests search ads in latest attempt to chip away at Amazon’s dominance: The lucrative revenue opportunity could offset rising costs related to de minimis crackdowns and tariffs.
A class action lawsuit against Google has big implications: Big tech’s streak of regulatory woes continues, even with change in US leadership.
Netflix, Disney, and Amazon lead relief efforts for wildfire victims: Corporate and celebrity donations underscore the intersection of disaster response and cause marketing.
This year's Consumer Entertainment Show (CES) featured a number of innovations targeted at retailers and the rapidly growing category of retail media. From innovations in shoppable TV to the expansion of AI usage, here are some prominent retail products found at CES 2025.
Shake Shack looks to broaden its reach: The burger chain plans to more than quadruple its footprint in the coming years while preserving its status as a premium brand.
Drugmakers will push Trump to delay Medicare price negotiations: We believe the drug price negotiation program is well-intended given how much Medicare and US consumers pay for certain medications. While a program reversal is unlikely, we’ll find out soon what the Trump administration thinks.
Doctors’ ethics ratings slip: We explore what’s driving the decline in this new data, and examine how trust in physicians can be rebuilt.
Investor enthusiasm, AI tie-ups stand out at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference: We expect future investment activity to be driven by the AI arms race taking place across the healthcare and pharma industries.
NBC launches early NBA campaign: $2.4 billion annual rights deal includes WNBA games, Peacock exclusives, and 'Sunday Night Basketball' debut in 2026.
Repetition can make for a successful campaign, like when Temu played the same ad five times during last year’s Super Bowl and saw a 45% spike in app downloads, per Harris Poll. However, overexposure runs the risk of irritating your audience.
Search and advertising come under fire as the CMA takes a proactive approach to regulation while the US DOJ focuses on punitive remedies.
Department stores are the most popular destination for personal luxury goods purchases, with 44.5% of US adults shopping in-person and 33.2% shopping on department store websites or apps, according to “The EMARKETER Luxury Survey” conducted by Bizrate Insights in August 2024.
The divide between top-tier brands and the rest of the luxury industry is widening: Companies like Brunello Cucinelli are outpacing the market as wealthy shoppers spend freely.