In an unlikely collaboration, Zappos and Sephora join forces: The partnership gives Sephora access to Zappos’ considerable shopper base, but may benefit the latter more as demand for beauty grows.
RPM adoption surges, but faces future roadblocks: We unpack recent trends on remote patient monitoring usage among doctors and factors preventing further growth.
Consumers are increasingly becoming more comfortable with technology, and the usage of health apps and wearables is becoming more prevalent. Explore how consumers are using technology to monitor their health and wellness, and learn more about the market potential.
Gaming consolidation and the economic downturn hit the industry hard. Startups and independent game studios stand to lose exposure.
Twitter recurring revenue plans will likely be a hard sell: Pay-to-play services can work, but only if there’s value being exchanged.
Scrutiny over labor practices puts Starbucks, Nike, and others in the hot seat: The backlash could force retailers to improve supply chain transparency and worker protections.
Over the next two years, the four ecommerce companies with the largest shares of US retail ecommerce sales will hold their spots. But moves by smaller players will shake up the rankings.
A chatbot-induced suicide could get regulators' attention: AI’s Eliza effect is triggering mental health issues. Companies will struggle to balance entertainment value with safety amid the AI arms race.
Huawei hammered by US sanctions, commodity prices: Its profits nosedive is a symptom of the macroeconomic and geopolitical issues affecting tech. Volatility means more uncertainty for the rest of 2023.
Walmart looks to improve its online shopping experience: The retail giant cut down clutter on its revamped website and app to entice shoppers to browse and buy.
The government’s new AI regulatory framework will promote innovation through interactive implementation.
House Reps criticized their lack of enforcement actions prior to the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank.
A branded wallet might help Synchrony contend with potential disintermediation. But it would face strong competition.
Meta looks for loopholes in changing EU rules: A major ruling means users can opt out of tracking, but the company is making it a difficult process.
Kohl’s, Michaels, and others launch third-party marketplaces to boost shopper appeal: At the same time, Wish, Zalando, and Amazon are focusing on improving customer satisfaction and reducing returns.
Search advertising industry could be monetizing AI chats too soon: Much rides on Bing Chat ads—and how it impacts user experience.
Apple’s long-teased buy now, pay later service is finally here, but what can it bring to an already crowded table? Our analysts unpack who may use Apple Pay Later and evaluate five of its prerelease features to see how they stack up to consumer demand.