Amazon looks to physical stores to unlock growth: The retailer is reportedly undergoing a reorganization that aims to improve collaboration between its physical stores.
US banking digital ad spend will hit $13.54 billion in 2022, up 20.4% year over year. Growth was even faster in 2021, when banks anticipated an upswing in consumer spend. In the coming years, growth will decelerate but remain in the double digits.
An EV monkey wrench: As the end nears for looser EV tax credit requirements, Rivian fights to retain customers while VinFast seizes an opportunity. EVs could get pricier in the short term.
Meditation app Calm laid off 20% of its staff, including marketing employees. We detail why advertising costs are becoming difficult for health tech companies to maintain.
Amazon and CVS Caremark are among the top online pharmacies as consumers look to save time and money on their meds—which will outlast the period of economic uncertainty.
Nextstar’s purchase of The CW is a big shift for Warner Bros. Discovery: The latter is looking to show more discipline and focus on maximizing its DC characters.
Thursday Night Football expected to reach a smaller audience on Amazon: Still, the retailer’s media network could produce a win for advertisers.
The cost of China’s COVID shutdowns: Quanta’s “closed loop” resulted in riots and its Q2 profits cut in half. Earnings will likely take a hit in Q3, but worker dissatisfaction could be the bigger problem.
Outdoor Voices considers putting itself up for sale: Like other digitally native D2Cs, the once-hot brand is struggling with customer acquisition and high operating costs.
H&M demonstrates the challenges of operating in China: The retailer has returned to Tmall after being removed in March 2021 due to its concerns about forced labor in Xinjiang.
Network security on high alert: Security spending is rising as cyber threats and ransomware become more sophisticated. SMBs are most vulnerable yet most likely to cut expenses.
Data security probe: The FTC is collecting public comment on data privacy and exploring new rules governing “commercial surveillance and lax data security.” New regulatory action could transform cyber practices.
TikTok’s search and advertising opportunities: The popular social video service is quickly surpassing the user engagement of search engines and apps. How can businesses take advantage of TikTok’s growth?
The mortgage lender’s offer will integrate directly into any Q2-powered institution’s online experience.
This matchup, along with Western Union’s recent deals, brings new financial opportunities in places they’ve never been before.
A published report suggests consumers don’t always know what they are agreeing to when they hand over financial information.
The card network is said to have started automatically enrolling merchants in its BNPL program. But some providers have financial concerns and have opted out.
In December 2021, Insider Intelligence analysts published their top five retail trends for 2022, detailing our predictions for the upcoming year. But 2022 has been anything but predictable. In this Analyst Take, we revisit those trends to find out what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how we’re thinking about five of retail's biggest trends amid this era of uncertainty.