Inflation is changing how shoppers will spend this holiday season: With more consumers on the hunt for deals, retailers will have to focus on offering value and convenience across an extended shopping period.
The US is becoming more multihued and multicultural: Demographic changes make it imperative that companies devote more attention to the needs and opportunities for highly diverse younger age cohorts.
As Tencent slows, short video is a bright spot: The company’s ad revenues disappoint, but it’s identified a promising monetization opportunity.
Netflix’s ad-supported plans have an image problem: Concerns are swirling about the value of its upcoming subscription tier.
On today's episode, we discuss how much ad spending has wavered so far, what to make of Procter & Gamble cutting back on ad spending, and what our outlook is for the rest of 2022 and beyond. "In Other News," we talk about whether co-exclusive streaming rights will catch on and how agencies pick the perfect song for their ads. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.
Supply chain disruptions fade into the rear-view mirror: Several indicators suggest that the supply chain is returning to some semblance of normal just in time for the holidays.
For most internet users in the US, online orders typically come in two to three days—a delivery time popularized by Amazon’s Prime program. Just 3% of internet users are used to same-day delivery, which is increasingly offered by nongrocery retailers as well.
This week, our Reimagining Retail podcast crew talked about which retailers had the biggest opportunity in terms of sustainability as a follow up to our newly released “US Retail Sustainability Perceptions Benchmark 2022.”
Hot inflation and a tougher climate for startups is giving BNPL firms a new opportunity with new risks.
Tesco’s digital OOH advertising is a competitive advantage: Its sophisticated shopper marketing should serve as a counterbalance against slowing UK grocery sales.
Streaming hits a major milestone: Time spent streaming beat out broadcast and cable for the first time ever last month.
China blasts $52B CHIPS Act: Beijing is calling out the US’ efforts to boost chipmaking, citing violation of fair market practices. Manufacturers are caught in the middle of an intensifying conflict.
Big Tech rolls up red carpet for talent: Amid a growing layoff and belt-tightening trend, Microsoft’s pay raises disappoint, with some workers vowing to leave. Smaller, more frequent raises could pacify.
Energy is manufacturing’s Achilles’ heel: A record heatwave is hammering China’s energy sector, shuttering a crucial manufacturing hub. It’s part of a global trend that could become a year-round crisis.