Shein’s IPO delayed due to supply-chain concerns: The UK’s financial regulator is probing the retailer’s labor practices amid pushback.
Though beauty is a crowded category,11:11 Beauty is hoping Paris Hilton’s multigenerational appeal could help it break through the noise, and power a content flywheel.
Lowe’s has a blueprint to drive long-term growth: The home improvement retailer plans to expand its physical footprint and lean on a marketplace to broaden its online product assortment.
UK budget spells trouble for retailers, warns Currys: The electronics chain says tax hikes will push costs onto consumers and limit its ability to hire more workers.
Americans support some of Trump and RFK’s healthcare plans, oppose others: But people in the US distrust the leaders as reliable health sources. Healthcare and pharma stakeholders must place a premium on delivering credible information to the public as the new administration takes shape.
Eli Lilly and Ro join forces to offer lower price vials of Zepbound: Seeing competitors become business partners may seem surprising, but we detail why the deal makes sense for both parties.
Lawmakers introduce bill requiring vertically integrated insurers to offload their pharmacies: Democrats and Republicans aligning on co-sponsored legislation shows that the public is at its wits’ end with rising prescription drug prices.
The FTC’s new leader could follow through on advertising regulation: Andrew Ferguson has voiced support for targeted ads, but criticized data collection.
The rollback of strict regulations could shift the focus to pro-business reforms, softening antitrust stances and leaving consumers and competition at greater risk.
With the open-platform Android XR and a more budget-friendly headset, they’re opening the doors to immersive tech for everyone, taking on Apple and Meta’s walled gardens.
WBD restructures into two divisions: Move positions company for potential deals while managing linear TV’s cash flow and streaming’s growth.
CNBC+ is the latest attempt to bring news networks into streaming: The streaming service will launch in early 2025 as Comcast prepares to separate linear, digital assets.
YouTube expands living room dominance: Sports, podcasts, and 4K content drive TV viewing surge—and possibly a YouTube TV price hike.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss when and where we will start to see ads alongside ChatGPT, how other AI startups are rolling them out, and what kinds of GenAI ads will be most impactful. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, and Analysts Jacob Bourne and Daniel Konstantinovic.
AI agents, mobile AI, and smart glasses will lead a wave of advancements, while genAI search and digital twins will redefine business strategies.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how folks viewed big ticket items over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping period, how in-store foot traffic shook out, and the impact of buy now, pay later (BNPL). Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Zak Stambor and Analyst Rachel Wolff.
68% of US internet users think marketing from national brands with local messaging makes ads more relevant and shows advertisers are investing in local communities, per a study from The Harris Poll and Locality.
Shoppers are more comfortable than ever using BNPL—and not just during the holidays. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) volume will hit $18.5 billion this holiday season, with Cyber Monday alone accounting for just shy of $1 billion in spend, per Adobe. That’s 27.6% more than BNPL holiday sales volume in 2022.
Instagram launches Trial Reels: Creators can test content with nonfollowers before sharing it widely to cater to increasingly data-driven influencers.
A recent survey revealed that Gen Xers feel the most financially insecure and need specific banking services before the incoming administration takes office.