Retail leasing demand hit a post-pandemic low in Q1: Retailers and landlords alike have been hesitant to lease or purchase property for new store builds amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty.
Target’s foot traffic has declined for 10 straight weeks: The drop followed its decision to step back from DEI efforts, a topic the CEO discussed with activist Al Sharpton.
Deploying 50+ LLMs, Google blocked 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, making AI the main enforcer of ad safety at global scale.
There’s little relief in store for the housing industry: Housing starts plunged in March, while the country’s largest homebuilder warned of weak demand.
Michaels looks to attract Party City and Joann’s shoppers: The crafts retailer expands its selection of party supplies and balloons, while also enhancing its in-store events.
The deal, which also includes FIS’s purchase of Global Payment’s issuing business, redraws lines that had previously been blurring
In-store payments provide a new growth avenue for BNPL providers facing slower industrywide volume growth
The company said its premium base will help it withstand a potential economic slowdown or other macroeconomic concerns
Tariffs imperil beauty industry just as post-pandemic boom slows: Costs are expected to spike as duties hit key imports, leaving brands scrambling to maintain sales without alienating price-conscious buyers.
Trump says his drug pricing executive order will lower medication costs for Americans: But that could depend on how the Inflation Reduction Act’s “pill penalty” is addressed. The pharma industry is watching closely.
Abbott estimates millions in tariff costs, but may blunt some effects with $500 million investment in new US manufacturing: Pharma manufacturers currently under reprieve should pay attention to medtech industry effects and strategy shifts.
Health insurers’ digital tools lack basic capabilities: Medicare Advantage insurers must improve the digital experience since members can switch plans each year.
Over half (53%) of US video game players who mostly play story-driven, single player games say that advertising in games or game-related promotions has at least somewhat of an impact on their purchasing decisions, according to March data from CivicScience.
With limited transparency on causes, these failures remind users that platform dominance doesn’t guarantee stability or uninterrupted access.
DoubleVerify threatens to sue Check My Ads: The dispute highlights the need for advertisers to remain vigilant when choosing verification partners.
With 65% participation and high multi-recipient sharing, Gen Z treats location sharing less like surveillance and more like a way to stay virtually present.
YouTube’s Shorts push favors quick hits over deep engagement, leaving influencers to balance reach with revenue in an uncertain ad economy.
64% of teens said major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Meta don’t care about their mental health or well-being, and 62% don’t believe they will protect their safety at the expense of profit, according to a January 2025 Common Sense Media report.
Meta defends past acquisitions in FTC trial: The case could force Instagram and WhatsApp divestitures, disrupting ad buying and reshaping tech merger norms.