Skyrocketing fraud in the UK will likely lead to repayment requirements. Banks want other firms to help.
Kohl’s turns to its retail media network for growth: With the future of consumer spending uncertain, ad dollars may help prop up retailers.
The partnership will let brands launch digital co-branded cards that operate on Amex’s network and integrate Amex Offers and other perks.
Inflation could be causing streaming subscription fatigue: Two new studies shed light on consumers’ changing preferences.
Around the world, some 60% of consumer interactions with companies take place online. This figure has risen significantly since the onset of the pandemic, up from about 40% in 2019.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss TikTok's available shopping features, its advertising versus commerce priorities, and what brands should be doing on the platform. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four TikTok communities driving commerce right now. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Jasmine Enberg.
CPGs adopt pricing and merchandising tactics to keep budget-conscious shoppers loyal: Companies including Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble are making decisive moves to prevent market share from slipping.
100 companies face coronavirus restrictions in China: The Chinese economy is in peril as it scrambles ramp up production of key exports like iPhones and computers in the face of COVID-19 spikes.
Robopill awaits clinical trials…and patient approval: Endiatx’s robotic pill could make medical procedures less invasive, but earning public trust may be difficult. Preempting concerns with transparency could help.
Patients still distrust Big Tech and health tech companies with their data: We unpack the implications around Big Tech health data access, Roe vs. Wade issues and healthcare literacy on the back of a new AMA survey.
Cadence enters the life science market to revolutionize drug discovery: Its OpenEye Scientific acquisition is an example of pharma’s investment in biosimulations for therapeutic research.
The box office has a supply chain problem: Despite the strong launch of “Nope,” there’s nary a hit in sight over the next few months.
EU tightens grip on Big Tech: Consumers will get sweeping data protection and sovereignty, while tech monoliths could be fined or banned unless they adhere to regulations.
Worker shortages show no signs of easing this summer: Travel and an uptick in COVID-19 cases are straining businesses’ already slim operations.
Shein probably isn’t worth $100 billion: As the company faces slowing sales and questions about its environmental practices, investors are reevaluating the world’s third-most-valuable startup.
The toy category seems to be immune from the struggles others are facing amid inflation, making it a perfect time for Toys R Us to stage a comeback.