This week, Walmart wins the hearts of US grocery shoppers, secondhand retailers could see a tariff bump, and home is where the breakfast is.
Weight loss drug ads are prevalent on digital media: But these ads are often misleading, and younger consumers are particularly at risk of falling for deceptive weight loss drug offerings.
Nurses are still in short supply: There are efforts to improve nurse satisfaction. But more nurses are quitting than being hired, and patients’ trust in quality of care is at risk.
Gaming is up, but marketers must pick their spots: Most casual gamers ignore ads, but players in story-driven and open-world titles are more likely to engage.
Nike expects more pain as external headwinds complicate its turnaround plan: The company forecast a mid-teens drop in quarterly sales as inventory struggles and tariffs take their toll.
Anthropic’s newest upgrade pits it against Google, Perplexity, and OpenAI—escalating the fight for information dominance.
Google still dominates search in the US with 87.3% of the total referral traffic, according to February data from StatCounter.
Loyalty is in decline. Customers form lasting connections with brands and products they love, but they’re still willing to shop elsewhere when price, value, and experience don't meet their expectations.
With regulatory changes underway, it may be easier for fintechs to get banking charters.
Substack vies for video content: While video use on the platform is growing, Substack has a long way to go—and risks alienating its core base.
Unilever, Publicis emphasize AI: The companies are incorporating AI technology into their marketing efforts while maintaining a cautious approach that’s paying off.
Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Wayfair launch spring sales: Retailers are likely to lean on tentpole events to drive cost-conscious shoppers to spend.
Temu parent PDD’s growth is slowing: The retailer is struggling to navigate sluggish domestic spending and external challenges to its business model.
It can help Google build brand loyalty among Gen Alpha and better compete with Apple Wallet
BNPL credit reporting has been hotly debated, but Affirm argues it will help consumers build credit
Tying up with DoorDash gives the BNPL provider a massive volume opportunity
Google’s AI Overviews for health will include people’s suggestions: It’s a recognition that consumers want to hear from their peers in addition to verified sources of medical information.