This year, 120.0 million US adults will book travel via digital channels. While that figure is up 29.7 million from 2020’s pandemic low, it’s 6.2 million fewer digital travel bookers than in 2019.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how shoppers and retailers use Google and why the company's previous investments in the ecommerce space haven't worked out so well. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three winning Google shopping features and discuss one feature we expect to fizzle out. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Yory Wurmser.
As the crypto exchange reportedly mulls a takeover bid for the trading app, we look at the pros and cons of the rumored acquisition.
Direct integration into PayPal’s platform improves interoperability while providing financing. Here’s how it helps PayPal compete with banks.
The last three months of the year used to be a make-or-break period for retailers, but consumers in Latin America are now spreading out their digital purchases over the entire year.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s early-pandemic inventory revamp had unforeseen consequences: The decision to reduce its in-store SKU count and launch private-label brands left the retailer vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.
Retailers launch accelerator programs to help guard against empty shelves: Kroger, Whole Foods, and DoorDash are some of the retailers looking to diversify their product assortment.
Since seeing a major boost at the start of the pandemic, mobile gaming app downloads have moderated but held steady. In Q1 2022, there were 14.3 billion downloads of mobile games worldwide, 1.4% more than the same quarter in 2021.
Purpose-driven ads fall short in attracting audiences: A new study reveals that purpose-driven ads are underperforming, especially as consumers prioritize lower prices in an uncertain economy.
Intuit identifies Hispanic entrepreneurs as a B2B marketing opportunity: up to 4 million Hispanic workers in the US are reportedly considering launching a business this year.
Amazon Fresh turns to incentives to hook Prime members: Amazon’s fledgling grocery chain offers Prime members 20% discounts on select items.
The fashion industry claims to be more sustainable than ever: But governments are cracking down on misleading labels and greenwashing.
Silicon Valley goes global: The Great Resignation and remote work have pushed tech companies to hire international software developers. It could significantly change Silicon Valley and emerging tech hubs worldwide.
A mighty cure for weakness: A wearable exomuscle device could help improve strength in those recovering from injuries or with other limitations. But only if it's easy to wear and affordable.