Starbucks invests in more frictionless customer experiences: More fast-food brands are building up their drive-thru and on-the-go ordering capabilities, meeting changing consumer behavior in the process.
Walmart edged out Amazon in 2020 as the leading US grocery ecommerce retailer. We expect Walmart to continue outselling Amazon in grocery ecommerce sales through our 2023 projections.
Streamers on Twitch protest inaction against hate speech: While many big streamers didn't participate in the boycott, the movement still caused Twitch to push the start date of an annual subscription discount.
Facebook's limits on political content expands to four more countries: The company is struggling to curb scrutiny without gutting features that attract users.
It remains to be seen if these companies can bear the large investment and long-term development needed for chip design.
Government-issued internet shutdowns have increased in number and duration since 2016 worldwide, posing a threat to tech firms that want to tap into emerging markets without looking complicit.
After seeing just 23.1 million US travelers in 2020, the Memorial Day weekend rebounded somewhat this year.
PayPal’s established customer base would make it a serious retail investing competitor and the SEC’s recent announcements also raise concerns.
On today's episode, we discuss the who, what, where, when, why, and how of this year's back-to-school shopping season. We then talk about why facial recognition is surging in stores, what happens if prices continue to climb, and standout retailer TV campaigns. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Suzy Davidkhanian.
Letting sellers tap into UnionPay’s massive base—and Chinese interest in cross-border ecommerce—could boost volume and attract sellers who might want to switch providers.
Apple pledges additional funds to racial equality initiatives: This comes as more consumers make purchasing decisions based on brand values.
Messaging app Telegram exceeds the 1 billion download threshold: the WhatsApp competitor continues its popularity with users especially concerned with privacy and personal freedom.