Nike expects more pain as external headwinds complicate its turnaround plan: The company forecast a mid-teens drop in quarterly sales as inventory struggles and tariffs take their toll.
Anthropic’s newest upgrade pits it against Google, Perplexity, and OpenAI—escalating the fight for information dominance.
Google still dominates search in the US with 87.3% of the total referral traffic, according to February data from StatCounter.
Loyalty is in decline. Customers form lasting connections with brands and products they love, but they’re still willing to shop elsewhere when price, value, and experience don't meet their expectations.
With regulatory changes underway, it may be easier for fintechs to get banking charters.
Substack vies for video content: While video use on the platform is growing, Substack has a long way to go—and risks alienating its core base.
Unilever, Publicis emphasize AI: The companies are incorporating AI technology into their marketing efforts while maintaining a cautious approach that’s paying off.
Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Wayfair launch spring sales: Retailers are likely to lean on tentpole events to drive cost-conscious shoppers to spend.
Temu parent PDD’s growth is slowing: The retailer is struggling to navigate sluggish domestic spending and external challenges to its business model.
It can help Google build brand loyalty among Gen Alpha and better compete with Apple Wallet
BNPL credit reporting has been hotly debated, but Affirm argues it will help consumers build credit
Tying up with DoorDash gives the BNPL provider a massive volume opportunity
Google’s AI Overviews for health will include people’s suggestions: It’s a recognition that consumers want to hear from their peers in addition to verified sources of medical information.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs aren’t worth their high price tag: A new study gives commercial and government insurers another reason to deny GLP-1 drug coverage.
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx changes pharmacy reimbursement model: It will pay pharmacies more to dispense brand-name drugs. But that’s not enough to thwart off the Trump administration’s heat on pharmacy benefit managers like Optum.
AI-generated journalism arrives: Il Foglio’s all-AI newspaper edition showcases automation’s potential while raising ethical concerns about accuracy, credibility, and human oversight.
Marketing beyond the screen: Studios are embracing cross-industry partnerships, with "A Minecraft Movie" leveraging gaming, beauty, and food brands to expand its audience reach and deepen fan engagement before its release.