California takes on Amazon: The state filed an antitrust lawsuit against the ecommerce behemoth, alleging that restrictive seller measures are inflating prices and reducing competition.
Showtime’s time may be over: Parent company Paramount is looking to consolidate its streaming brands under one flagship service.
Apple to introduce new ads to App Store by holidays: No word yet on where spots will go, but developers are urged to buy.
Our exclusive TikTok interview: Global head of marketing science Jorge Ruiz talks about hitting the right ad frequency and navigating privacy concerns.
The surge in consumer time and money spent online because of the pandemic led to a significant boom in the affiliate marketing ecosystem.
On today's episode, we discuss Peloton's strategy to sell through Amazon, how much people really trust influencers, what to make of The Walt Disney Co.'s new membership program, what to do about a tidal wave of returns, which brand has the least intrusive ads, an explanation of what makes retail apps sticky, how much different countries spend on their militaries, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti and analysts Dave Frankland and Suzy Davidkhanian.
US retail sales unexpectedly rose in August: While consumer demand for goods showed signs of moderating, it remains relatively strong.
The EV transition’s buggy software: Poor user experience and unreliable software are deterrents to EV adoption. Innovative software startups can ease the transition for automakers.
Starbucks’ reinvention plan leans on China for growth: The company ignores the threat of lockdowns as it pursues aggressive international expansion.
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sales event, but it offers other retailers a boost as well. This year, 44% of Prime Day digital buyers in the US considered shopping only on Amazon, while 32% checked out Walmart and 24% browsed Target as well.
We unpack the AMA’s digital health report findings and explore how efficiency is driving RPM adoption.
Rejigging Google Cloud for Europe, APAC: Google Cloud is scrambling to cash in on a potential $100B overseas market but may have to completely remodel existing infrastructure to lean into data sovereignty.
Kindle vs. Kobo Clara 2E: A new Kobo e-reader is stocked with aspects rivaling Kindle’s premium versions but at a lower price. Features allowing reading in diverse environments are key.
It seems like everyone is getting in on the nonfungible token (NFT) trend these days, and New York Fashion Week (NYFW) was no exception.
Target and Big Lots get a head start on the holiday season: Both retailers are using partnerships with big toy brands—FAO Schwarz and Disney—to drive shoppers to stores.
Shein plans to open three large US distribution centers: The investment will dramatically cut its shipping times by up to 75%.
Twitter stock gets boost as Musk saga continues: Markets respond favorably to shareholders approving Musk purchase deal despite whistleblower allegations. Tech regulation is probable, but the deal outcome is uncertain.