On this episode of our new Behind the Numbers show, Reimagining Retail, our analyst Suzy Davidkhanian hosts author and keynote and strategic advisor Steve Dennis to discuss overlooked consequences the pandemic has had on retailers outside of the much-discussed supply chain and consumer loyalty woes. They also identify several smaller, lesser-known brands they think will pop in 2022.
Walmart takes steps toward a greener future: The ultimate impact of its initiatives depends on how forcefully it exerts its influence.
The UK-based neobank can now jump into Australian lending and it has acquired an Indian company that offers multicurrency accounts and remittances. But what does it all add up to?
Meta’s lawsuits, settlements, and consumer sentiment are a mounting problem: The company can’t acquire its way out of this one.
Nextdoor’s changes aim to temper users and ease brand concerns: A number of new features encourage positive user interactions on an app known for its controversies.
Google’s post-cookie loophole lets publishers keep using identifiers: Heavy pushback from publishers and failure to find a suitable replacement for cookies could reverse Google’s plans.
ACI PayAfter integrates more than 70 BNPL options into a single solution for merchants.
Investment professionals aren’t keen on crypto: A survey found that a large majority of fund selectors don’t think that investors should have crypto exposure. But they also confessed that their firms need more education about the asset class.
Netflix is the top US streaming service when it comes to original content, with 38% of the country’s adults agreeing the platform offers the best selection of original shows and movies. Amazon Prime Video comes in second, trailing by a sizable margin with 11%, while Hulu and HBO Max rank third and fourth.
Inflation hasn’t cooled consumers’ desire to spend: Nonstore sales rose 14.5% in January, and overall retail sales increased 3.8%, in the latest sign that the US economy remains strong.
Gopuff’s labor challenges underscore the dark side of rapid delivery: The company is likely trying to cut costs ahead of a potential IPO but must contend with increased government scrutiny and worker activism.
FAIR Health’s latest survey reveals how costs are a major driver of healthcare decision-making among older consumers. We unpack how digital solutions can bring pricing transparency to consumers’ healthcare financial experience and boost engagement.
Key strategic decisions shape Hasbro and Mattel’s outlooks: While both companies posted strong Q4 growth, only Mattel is optimistic about near-term growth.