Shoppers will be able to get their pumpkin spice fixes earlier than ever this year: Starbucks, 7-Eleven, and more are hoping that an earlier launch will enable them to capture more sales from PSL devotees.
Giving Ubisoft the rights to distribute games in the EU could appease UK regulators’ concerns, clearing the final stage in gaming’s biggest acquisition.
Microsoft loosens up on cloud gaming to push Activision deal through: The offer could appease UK regulators, but it still gives the company room to invest in streaming.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what established brands have to gain by going D2C, the ways digitally native brands sell in brick-and-mortar stores, and how brands are maintaining a digitally native “identity” for marketing purposes while also going wholesale. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the the digital natives that are primed for success and the ones that need to up their game. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and president of SageBerry Consulting and author of "Remarkable Retail" Steve Dennis.
Abercrombie & Fitch boosts full-year sales outlook after a strong Q2: The retailer’s popularity among Gen Z and millennial consumers helped it sidestep the spending slowdown seen by competitors.
Softbank’s Arm prepares for its IPO, Nasdaq’s largest in two years, and it could be the key to the tech industry’s rally.
Amazon employees quit over strict return-to-hub policy: Some are opting to face a tough tech job market rather than comply with a burdensome policy, which lacks sufficient compliance incentives.
Amazon employees quit over strict return-to-hub policy: Some are opting to face a tough tech job market rather than comply with a burdensome policy, which lacks sufficient compliance incentives.
Travel industry's digital ad spending doubles from 2020: Despite a broader slowdown, the sector is set to spend $6.79 billion in 2023, driven by pent-up demand and new advertising strategies.
On today’s podcast episode, we examine how banks build and use trust to win new customers. Here’s a look at what we’re talking about: • In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss recent data breaches at banks and question what the difference is between a bank's security breach and a breach at a partner company’s system. • In “Story by Numbers,” we focus on personalization and reveal if it successfully engenders trust or just seems creepy. • In “For Argument’s Sake,” we ponder what would happen if banks were required to report to customers when they shared their personal information with third parties and how it would impact customers’ trust and banks' marketing campaigns. Tune in to the conversation with host Rob Rubin and our analysts Grace Broadbent and Tiffani Montez.• In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss how in-flight deposits and Gen Z will drive account openings in 2023 and to what extent new account openings are the result of high deposit rates and an incentive-laden environment. • In “Story by Numbers,” we examine how being able to set up direct deposit when consumers open checking accounts is extremely important and the importance of deposits being protected. • In “For Argument’s Sake,” we suppose there’s a new US banking regulation requiring all banking products to be applied for and opened online. We debate (nicely) how the industry dynamics would change if everything in banking were digitized and moved online. Tune in to the conversation with host Rob Rubin, managing principal of financial services consulting at EPAM Systems Alex Jimenez, and our analyst Tiffani Montez.
Meta to launch web version of Threads app: Amid declining user engagement, the introduction of a web version could boost user numbers and engagement.
AI-generated art can’t be protected by copyright, a US judge rules: The decision could give advertisers pause due to a lack of ownership of AI-produced material.
The largest share of US programmatic out-of-home (OOH) ad spend went to billboards (41%) in H1 of this year, followed by screens and TVs (24%) and display panels (14%), according to Place Exchange.
Lowe’s comparable sales fell 1.6% YoY in Q2: The retailer expects challenges ahead as cash-strapped shoppers pull back on DIY projects.
Retailers single out retail theft as profitability slides: Target, Home Depot, and Dick’s Sporting Goods blamed increased retail shrink in Q2 for tighter margins, but it’s unclear whether theft is really at fault.
Macy’s maintains conservative outlook as consumers face mounting pressure: The department store retailer is focusing on value and partnerships with top brands like Nike to attract shoppers.
California’s DMV ordered Cruise to halve its autonomous fleet after a crash with a fire truck. Recent incidents could slow robotaxi adoption in congested cities.
Lamborghini unveils its first EV powered by AI: It wants to redefine the future of supercars with cutting-edge technologies while responding to the push for luxury EVs.
Coty’s revenues rose 16% YoY in fiscal Q4: While consumers pull back on discretionary spending in many categories, they continue to splurge on Coty’s beauty and cosmetics brands.
Middle-class Americans have the most past-due medical bills: But we explore why low-income patients still have it the hardest when it comes to accessing and affording care.