Luxury sales are returning to normal: LVMH’s revenues rose 9% YoY in Q3, a sharp decline from 17% in Q2 as consumers around the globe rein in spending.
Its Snapdragon X processors may revolutionize genAI-enabled Windows PCs. Qualcomm is diversifying its interests amid declining smartphone market revenue.
Google’s win over Sonos is a win for Nest users: A court victory over a patent infringement lawsuit showcases how tech legal battles can impede the ability to meet consumer needs.
US retail digital ad spend will grow 14.2% next year to reach $84.00 billion, or 28.6% of total digital ad spend, per our forecast.
Threads is courting influencers: Instagram is holding focus groups with creators as it mulls the future of its text-based platform.
Creator economy reaches beyond social networks: Marketers invest in influencer content for TV, out-of-home, and other digital media.
As ecommerce growth returns to pre-pandemic levels, it will continue to drive total retail sales over the next few years. Retailers looking to drive sales need to focus on a seamless omnichannel experience and use deals to convince consumers to spend. Meanwhile, retail media’s growth shows no signs of slowing, but advertisers and retailers must work together to ensure future success.
Even as TikTok ad revenues tick up, Meta will still account for 75.0% US ad dollars spent on social media this year, according to our forecast.
Recently, Walmart rolled out a suite of new features at its first-ever seller summit, including enhanced fulfillment and logistics services for merchants. As Walmart attempts to challenge Amazon’s marketplace dominance, integrating fulfillment allows it to take advantage of its physical footprint for a more comprehensive marketplace offering.
Retailers hold firm on live shopping despite sluggish US adoption: TikTok Shop made the format a cornerstone of its ecommerce strategy, while Macy’s and Poshmark see early progress.
Instacart teams up with health plans to address social health needs: The company is collaborating with Alignment Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente to supply nutritious food to members and patients.
PepsiCo hiked its forecast for the third consecutive quarter: The company hasn't detected any impact from appetite-suppressing drugs on sales of its snacks and soft drinks.
Samsung’s profits get hammered again: Smartphone and laptop sales aren’t picking up amid a memory chip glut. Samsung has the right foundation to invest in chips to rival Nvidia’s.
Best Buy dives deeper into health tech: It will be selling prescription continuous glucose monitors. We explore why consumer uptake will be slow out of the gate.
There’s no easy way for brands to steer clear of sociopolitical issues: Because nearly everything has become political, companies need to find ways to authentically convey their positions.
On today's episode podcast, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss why Amazon is struggling to get Amazon Fresh off the ground, what it has going for it, and what would happen if Amazon broke out a separate subscription for grocery. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the other players that could offer lessons on how Amazon Fresh could compete with Walmart. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Blake Droesch and director of content Becky Schilling.
PC sales decline prompts Dell, HP, and Lenovo to develop AI-enabled PCs, potentially accelerating upgrade cycles while cashing in on the AI frenzy.
Google’s shift to passkey authentication promises industry-wide adoption, giving users both convenience and enhanced security while reducing the threat of phishing attacks.
Tech giants are losing money on AI: High costs mean scalability and profitability challenges that could restrain the AI race. Powerful, low-power-consumption AI chips are a solution.
China’s worsening property crisis weighs on economic recovery: Consumption figures for the country’s Golden Week holiday were lower than expected as consumers remain cautious in the face of slowing growth.