On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how the beauty industry is venturing into untapped markets, how the conversation of ageism in beauty fits or diverges with the greater trend away from diversity and inclusion, and how brands market to older people while staying relevant with younger audiences. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, Analyst Arielle Feger, and CEO and Founder of Ageism Is Never In Style® Jacynth-Bassett.
Economic uncertainty ate into General Mills’ quarterly results: Consumers’ sharp focus on value is causing them to consume fewer snacks.
Alimentation Couche-Tard is determined to buy 7-Eleven parent Seven & i amid c-store headwinds: The two companies are discussing divestitures, but antitrust concerns could scuttle the deal.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch later this year. Though a firm release date has not been set, it's positioned to sell millions of units and put a whole generation of new Nintendo games in front of worldwide audiences.
Forever 21’s long-shot plan to emerge from bankruptcy involves copying Shein: The fast-fashion retailer plans to adopt an ecommerce-only model if it fails to find a buyer to manage its stores.
31% of workers are sabotaging AI efforts, revealing the deep disconnect between C-suite vision and frontline reality. Support, training, and alignment are needed.
From partnership matching to payments, its AI agent slashes the nine-hour grind of creator outreach to five minutes.
Trump reshapes the FTC: President Donald Trump fired two Democratic commissioners, triggering legal challenges and shifting the agency’s focus from Big Tech oversight to tech censorship investigations.
When Southwest Airlines announced they were charging for bags, Amtrak posted on X, “Guess we’re the only ones doing free baggage now.” The post, followed by more info on Amtrak’s baggage policy, is an example of what Amtrak senior manager of social media Nicolle Lopez calls its infotainment strategy, designed to educate and entertain at the same time.
Cash App launched a national marketing campaign highlighting its new banking products.
Hudson’s Bay looks to liquidate its stores: While the pandemic dealt a severe blow to its sales, the escalating US-Canada trade war may have delivered the final hit.
GenAI is playing a bigger role in the shopping experience: Consumers are turning to AI tools for product recommendations, research, and inspiration.
US ad spending faces a slowdown: Economic uncertainty, tariffs, and inflation are prompting advertisers to cut budgets, with 2025 ad growth forecasts declining.
Costco tries to shift tariff burden onto China suppliers: But that strategy comes with increasing risks as Beijing takes a more active role.
The newly rebranded “Cash App Afterpay” will help Block more tightly integrate its products into one ecosystem
They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line
The partnership will give the BNPL provider a boost and help it better compete against rival Affirm
50% of US adults are likely to cut back on spending at fast food restaurants if tariffs lead to higher prices, according to a February 2025 CivicScience survey.
Use of digital health tools varies across generations: Here’s what marketers need to know about how different age groups engage with telehealth, connected health devices, and health data-sharing activities.