The UK economy is in a tough spot: Consumers are keeping a tight grip on their wallets as tariffs and government budget cuts loom.
Amazon’s Interests AI delivers personalized recommendations: The feature is the retailer’s latest genAI-powered attempt to make the ecommerce experience more relevant.
Dollar Tree’s market share is growing as consumers across incomes prioritize value: The retailer sees strong prospects as it offloads Family Dollar and expands its multi-price assortment.
The beauty industry is shifting its approach to aging consumers, moving beyond traditional anti-aging messaging to embrace more inclusive, health-focused approaches. "Ageism is the only 'ism' that every person can experience. Aging is a universal experience," said Jacynth Bassett, founder and CEO of Ageism Is Never In Style, on a recent "Behind the Numbers" podcast.
Consumers brace for tariff-related price hikes: Some take preemptive action, with 1 in 10 shoppers making a big-ticket purchase to sidestep rising costs.
NIL fuels March Madness ad boom: College athletes are reshaping brand strategy as ad inventory sells out and real-time deals surge.
Apple’s use of Look Around for model training demonstrates a resourceful strategy shift—using proprietary assets as public data reaches its limit.
Gemini 2.5 Pro’s logic-based responses and deep Workspace integration give it a massive edge in mainstream, enterprise-ready AI adoption
With Researcher and Analyst, Copilot gets smarter at handling strategy and data—key upgrades as businesses demand more value.
70% of US adults believe tariffs will lead to higher prices on food, electronics, and other goods, but only 26% are stocking up on items they think will cost more, according to a February 2025 survey from Ipsos.
The fintech will immediately offer certain customers up to $500 in loans.
The airline is betting on cardholders believing its new rewards offset the cards’ higher annual fees
The option can help boost customer engagement and build its brand awareness among potential new customers
Affirm teams up with JPMorgan to expand BNPL reach: The partnership will help the fintech keep pace with Klarna and capitalize on growing demand for flexible payment options.
TikTok videos over 60 seconds perform best, study finds: The shift requires advertisers to rethink their short-form video strategy to meet consumers where they are.
Advertisers have higher expectations for retail media networks: That’s fueling a wave of updates from Best Buy, Instacart, and DoorDash.
The USTR’s plan to impose steep fees for China-built commercial ships is “more of a threat than tariffs”: Carriers could face millions in charges for each US port call—costs that will be passed on to retailers and, eventually, consumers.
Retail reshuffling opens doors for discounters: As struggling chains retrench, value retailers seize prime locations to expand.