Issuers are relying more than ever on this segment to bolster payment volume and revenues.
Starbucks to add seating, power outlets to its cafes: Making those locations more welcoming is a vital piece of CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround strategy.
Estée Lauder partners with India’s government to boost local beauty brands: The company is the latest to invest in the country as interest in premium beauty soars.
Noom expands into hormone replacement therapy: Companies must tread carefully as they enter a new prescription drug segment that comes with medical risks.
Consumers believe they were misled about COVID-19: Their trust in public health leadership will likely only worsen as federal agencies purge personnel and messaging on medical treatments and protective measures gets muddier.
US wearables forecast 2025: Health and wellness features are driving consumer adoption of wearables. AI-powered capabilities could be next. But doctors aren’t as enthusiastic about relying on health data in their practice—yet.
Consumers trust social health influencers’ medical advice: The influencer opportunity is one that can’t be ignored by healthcare and pharma brands.
Trump health leaders lean into supplements: As public health agency leaders promote vitamin and mineral supplements, brands and marketers need to maintain trusted science and education messages.
Spotify keeps Bill Simmons on board: The Ringer founder extends his contract as Spotify pivots toward video podcasting and sustainable ad-driven content.
FAST streaming is growing fast: The number of active channels has nearly doubled in several key markets, with the US showing the most growth, but user experience remains key.
Despite new restrictions and parental tools, the platform couldn’t block off-platform contact attempts, spotlighting its challenges in protecting underage users.
Despite climate pledges, Amazon, Google, and Meta could face opposition to their nuclear plans—raising questions about readiness to support AI with sustainable infrastructure.
The model, based on X’s Community Notes, may reduce bias but could leave misinformation unchecked when users can't agree on polarizing content.
Its new tool helps advertisers dodge harmful content without overblocking, giving brands clearer control over where their ads show up.
With no plan B after Amazon’s exit, the Roomba maker is downsizing, scrambling, and hoping new products can save what’s left.
We look at how issuers can adjust their strategies to match millennial and Gen Z travel behaviors.
Convenience matters, but today's cost-conscious consumers demand quality too. This shift forces marketers to rethink convenience's role in purchase decisions. Both online and physical retailers prioritize seamless experiences, but with different challenges. Brick-and-mortar stores struggle to deliver convenience, while ecommerce faces growing price sensitivity. Here are five key stats that reveal how consumers view convenience in 2025.
"Media saturation is here," said our analyst Ethan Cramer-Flood in a new episode of "Behind the Numbers," describing a fundamental shift in how Americans consume content. "We have always been able to count on Americans spending an ever-increasing amount of their day with media… We're basically saying that this is now coming to an end."
Walmart faces heat after asking Chinese suppliers to cut prices: The retailer’s attempt to shift the burden of US tariffs backfired, highlighting the widespread impact of the trade war.
: Its low-stakes investment strategy lets it back Claude’s standout coding abilities while sidestepping antitrust heat.