Shopify leans on AI to drive growth: AI is powering everything from the company’s new media editor to semantic search to ad-targeting tools.
Threads rises to No. 4 in download chart as interest surges. Meanwhile, X struggles with dwindling appeal under Musk. Meta’s focus on moderation could be key to overtaking X.
US social network ad spend will reach $82.89 billion this year, according to our October 2023 forecast.
Travis Credit Union attributes its significant growth over the past five years to its comprehensive digital strategy.
They want more nontraditional rewards, greater personalization, and less friction in the rewards process
The addition of BNPL at checkout can help improve credit access in a market where 70% of adults don’t have a credit card
The company used its proprietary stablecoin as the main funding instrument, highlighting the asset’s transfer benefits
Project Texas hasn’t solved TikTok’s data safety issues: A published report found the platform’s US security effort is struggling to keep up with ByteDance’s moves.
Google's Q4 in a nutshell: The search giant had strong overall earnings with a slight ad revenue miss, bolstered by cloud success and generative AI innovation.
Walmart plans to broaden its physical footprint: After years of keeping its store count flat, the retailer intends to open or remodel over 150 stores in the next five years.
The leading EV manufacturer is doubling outlets and focusing on local market needs to boost adoption—lessons US manufacturers might be able to learn from.
Gen Alpha’s obsession with skincare is driving beauty sales: Younger shoppers are gravitating toward premium brands and spending more time browsing the aisles at Sephora.
SiriusXM gets in on podcast exclusivity: The company’s $100 million deal with SmartLess gives it the opportunity to learn from Spotify’s shortcomings.
Microsoft’s big quarter: As the company emerges as an AI frontrunner, it needs to translate these advancements into opportunities to increase its ad revenues.
Its Activision Blizzard acquisition boosts gaming gains beyond Windows profits. But the industry’s downturn and ensuing layoffs paint a grim picture for gaming in general.
On today's podcast episode, we launch our inaugural 'The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List' for January. Arielle, Becky, and Sara (a.k.a. The Committee) have put together a very unofficial list of 8 retailers they're watching right now, based on which retailers are making the most interesting moves this month. Who's launching new initiatives? What partnerships move the needle? What stand-out marketing campaigns are there? On future episodes, we’ll have analysts dispute this power rankings list, but on today's show we layout our top 8 for January. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Arielle Feger and director of content Becky Schilling.
Adidas acknowledges its financial performance is “not good”: The company plans to sell its remaining unsold Yeezy inventory rather than write it off as it seeks to recoup its losses.
H&M is in a tough spot: The fast-fashion retailer’s sales are weakening, even as competitors Zara and Shein soar.