The two are moving ahead with integration plans as they remain optimistic the deal will pass its final hurdles
Walmart ended 2024 on a high note: But 2025 could tell a different story, with tariff uncertainty and economic volatility on the horizon.
Alibaba’s domestic ecommerce growth signals promise for China’s retail landscape: However, price-conscious consumers and a trade war could derail recovery.
Wayfair is in a tough spot: A weak housing market and economic headwinds are shifting consumers’ focus away from home furnishings.
Acer is raising US laptop prices by 10% due to Trump tariffs, with competitors likely to follow—squeezing both consumer wallets and enterprise tech budgets.
Hims & Hers moves into at-home testing: Its recent acquisition of a small lab testing company could have a big payoff.
“Dr. AI” is the new “Dr. Google”: 60% of US consumers have used AI for health guidance. Healthcare marketers and providers should educate the public on responsible use of AI for medical purposes.
Talkspace posts its first full year of profitability: But it’s not all rosy. It’s catching heat for sending teens’ data to social media platforms. Talkspace must be sure not to spoil its prosperity by damaging its reputation.
While many users sell products via Twitch livestreams, Amazon has yet to position the platform as a rival to other social video commerce sites like TikTok Shop.
Spotify’s latest AI push gives independent authors a cost-effective way to create audiobooks, but AI narration’s emotional gap could turn some listeners away.
"Severance" drives record Apple TV+ engagement: The streamer saw a 126% surge in new subscribers, proving the impact of high-quality original content.
Warren urges DOJ to investigate Disney’s Fubo acquisition over competition concerns: The senator warns the deal could eliminate a key streaming rival, raising prices and reducing consumer choice.
Hasbro and Mattel are diversifying their supply chains: While that should help mitigate the effects of US tariffs, the US economic policy could still dampen demand for toys.
The $599 iPhone 16e is packed with power, but it could steal sales from the iPhone 16. If the cheaper model does it all, what’s left to justify the premium price?
Tech giants are restructuring to pour resources into AI, signaling leaner ad budgets and a growing reliance on automation-driven customer engagement
AI is popular in the workforce, but marketers should remain cautious: Despite massive adoption, overuse could still fracture consumer trust.
AppLovin is setting its sights on ecommerce: Executives plan to attract spenders and grow revenues with a slew of ad product launches.
Brands already know they should be working with creators with diversified platform presences. But there are other ways brands can take a forward-looking approach to working with creators, especially as the creator economy evolves beyond social platforms.
Amazon reevaluates social commerce ambitions with Inspire shutdown: The retailer is prioritizing Rufus and shoppable partnerships with TikTok and other platforms.
While 65% express discomfort with AI-generated ads, the same percentage expect brands to adopt the technology. This acknowledgement of AI's inevitability despite personal qualms suggests that the default consumer reaction is skeptical acceptance.