We expect back-to-school sales to rise just 0.7%: Inflation is having a big impact on what consumers buy and when they buy it.
In the US, Twitter will lose 1.4 million monthly users between 2022 and 2026. Many of those defectors will be people who joined in the initial years of the pandemic—for updates on COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election—but are leaving out of news fatigue or in pursuit of other content.
Instacart turns to rewards to compete in tight labor market: The grocery delivery platform added incentives like cash back and priority access to orders to keep workers from straying.
AI catches diabetes that would otherwise go undetected: Using a single retinal image from each eye, the tech can diagnose diabetes at far earlier stages than human doctors.
Over 20% of US adults received a surprise medical bill this year despite the Act going into effect in January. But price transparency rules and state-led initiatives could prevent unexpected bills.
On today's episode, we discuss how much sports are helping to keep traditional TV alive, how many Americans still have cable, and when (if ever) streaming will kill TV. "In Other News," we talk about the impact of smart TVs on viewing behavior and the significance of the Major League Soccer (MLS) and Apple TV+ deal. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.
Sling helps restaurants manage employee scheduling, internal communications, and payroll—features Toast can use to build out its platform.
Levi’s relies on brand name to capitalize on apparel demand: But softening sales for its value brands shows that lower-income shoppers are cutting back on discretionary purchases.
Not your grandfather’s engineering degree: Dartmouth dean Alexis Abramson says tech education needs to be more holistic to solve real human problems. And students are increasingly heeding the message.
Automation on course to disrupt cattle industry: Fyto is using robotics to grow aquatic superplants for cattle. The nutrition might rival pasture-based products, but consumers may still crave grass-fed.
Twitter teetering as acquisition deal likely canceled: Twitter lays off 30% of its talent acquisition team as the company is seemingly in limbo.
As customer loyalty grows more elusive, retailers beef up member rewards: Walmart, Starbucks, and Sweetgreen are just some of the companies looking to sweeten the deal to keep customers coming back.
Reddit explores the NFT waters: The platform is introducing collectible, customizable avatars.
Both parties go after TikTok: Senators Warner and Rubio raise concerns about the app’s data policies to the FTC.
It wants to de-stress finances for Gen Z, but is its personalization too personal?
Consumers want personalization, but not at the cost of privacy: That leaves brands navigating sweeping changes to digital ads in a tough position.