Maps are a safe space for Apple’s ad expansion: Apple has a low share of this market and can point to competitors that already sell map ad space.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how consumers take sustainability values into account when choosing a product, why it's hard to figure out if a brand is sustainable, and how susceptible consumers are to greenwashing. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the biggest opportunities for retailers surrounding sustainability. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Blake Droesch.
Is Trader Joe’s the next Starbucks? Two successful unionization efforts point to the start of a mass effort at the grocer, which could inspire more retail workers to organize.
Walmart’s latest earnings showed inflation is still making an impact but not as big as analysts expected.
In our first-ever, same-day competitive analysis, we dive into how the megastore is faring, how our own forecasts stack up against Walmart’s earnings, and what our analysts have to say about its future.
Amazon looks to physical stores to unlock growth: The retailer is reportedly undergoing a reorganization that aims to improve collaboration between its physical stores.
US banking digital ad spend will hit $13.54 billion in 2022, up 20.4% year over year. Growth was even faster in 2021, when banks anticipated an upswing in consumer spend. In the coming years, growth will decelerate but remain in the double digits.
An EV monkey wrench: As the end nears for looser EV tax credit requirements, Rivian fights to retain customers while VinFast seizes an opportunity. EVs could get pricier in the short term.
Meditation app Calm laid off 20% of its staff, including marketing employees. We detail why advertising costs are becoming difficult for health tech companies to maintain.
Amazon and CVS Caremark are among the top online pharmacies as consumers look to save time and money on their meds—which will outlast the period of economic uncertainty.
Nextstar’s purchase of The CW is a big shift for Warner Bros. Discovery: The latter is looking to show more discipline and focus on maximizing its DC characters.
Thursday Night Football expected to reach a smaller audience on Amazon: Still, the retailer’s media network could produce a win for advertisers.
The cost of China’s COVID shutdowns: Quanta’s “closed loop” resulted in riots and its Q2 profits cut in half. Earnings will likely take a hit in Q3, but worker dissatisfaction could be the bigger problem.
Outdoor Voices considers putting itself up for sale: Like other digitally native D2Cs, the once-hot brand is struggling with customer acquisition and high operating costs.
H&M demonstrates the challenges of operating in China: The retailer has returned to Tmall after being removed in March 2021 due to its concerns about forced labor in Xinjiang.
Network security on high alert: Security spending is rising as cyber threats and ransomware become more sophisticated. SMBs are most vulnerable yet most likely to cut expenses.
Data security probe: The FTC is collecting public comment on data privacy and exploring new rules governing “commercial surveillance and lax data security.” New regulatory action could transform cyber practices.
TikTok’s search and advertising opportunities: The popular social video service is quickly surpassing the user engagement of search engines and apps. How can businesses take advantage of TikTok’s growth?