The last three months of the year used to be a make-or-break period for retailers, but consumers in Latin America are now spreading out their digital purchases over the entire year.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s early-pandemic inventory revamp had unforeseen consequences: The decision to reduce its in-store SKU count and launch private-label brands left the retailer vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.
Retailers launch accelerator programs to help guard against empty shelves: Kroger, Whole Foods, and DoorDash are some of the retailers looking to diversify their product assortment.
Since seeing a major boost at the start of the pandemic, mobile gaming app downloads have moderated but held steady. In Q1 2022, there were 14.3 billion downloads of mobile games worldwide, 1.4% more than the same quarter in 2021.
Purpose-driven ads fall short in attracting audiences: A new study reveals that purpose-driven ads are underperforming, especially as consumers prioritize lower prices in an uncertain economy.
Intuit identifies Hispanic entrepreneurs as a B2B marketing opportunity: up to 4 million Hispanic workers in the US are reportedly considering launching a business this year.
Amazon Fresh turns to incentives to hook Prime members: Amazon’s fledgling grocery chain offers Prime members 20% discounts on select items.
The fashion industry claims to be more sustainable than ever: But governments are cracking down on misleading labels and greenwashing.
Silicon Valley goes global: The Great Resignation and remote work have pushed tech companies to hire international software developers. It could significantly change Silicon Valley and emerging tech hubs worldwide.
A mighty cure for weakness: A wearable exomuscle device could help improve strength in those recovering from injuries or with other limitations. But only if it's easy to wear and affordable.
Bad news for retailers is good news for shoppers: 49% of consumers plan to buy more online in the next six months as retailers mark down excess inventories.
Lower delivery volume hasn’t hurt FedEx’s revenues: The broader ecommerce slowdown could help the logistics company grow more profitable.
Venture capitalists are directing assets toward more capital-efficient fintechs rather than start-ups focusing more on long-term growth potential than cost cutting.
China has set the pace for livestream shopping, but it’s catching on elsewhere around the world. Join our analyst Bill Fisher as he hosts analysts Man-Chung Cheung and Karin von Abrams to discuss some of the successes, road bumps, and opportunities in this space.