Logistics and the supply chain will take center stage this year: While a port strike may be off the table, rising costs and geopolitical tensions will force retailers to make hard choices.
Tariffs will upend the status quo: Retailers need to brace themselves for a new era of protectionist trade policies that drive up costs and eat into consumers’ spending power.
But the social media platform may struggle to get its users on board unless it can differentiate the P2P service from its peers
This deviation from prior months’ trends may signify consumers are starting to pay off their debts and cut back spending
PYUSD has struggled to gain significant adoption. The Trump admin could change that
JCPenney joins forces with Aeropostale’s owner to form Catalyst Brands: The new company aims to tap into its vast pool of customer data to cross-sell across its portfolio.
Amazon will begin selling its ad tech to third-party retailers: The new Amazon Retail Ad Service will give companies access to the retailer’s advanced targeting and sizable advertiser network.
Marks & Spencer, Tesco flag challenges as UK economy weakens: Confidence is slumping due to concerns over tax hikes and sluggish consumer demand.
Disney will attract major attention at Upfronts: Ad-supported subscribers surpassed 157 million, giving it a leg up over the competition.
New rule removes medical debt from credit reports: While this will help in terms of approval and interest rates for loans, relief won’t be felt until health systems stop aggressively chasing down patients’ unpaid bills.
Transcarent to acquire Accolade for $621M: The deal could lower costs for employer and health plan customers. It’s also an indicator that more digital health M&As will take place in 2025.
Meta’s healthcare ad changes go into effect: Healthcare advertisers will need to get creative and experiment with different approaches to effectively reach their target audiences in light of the changes.
Ad-supported streaming grows: 66% of US viewers prefer affordability as Netflix and Amazon refine ad strategies with lighter loads and live content.
DirecTV and Dish challenge the Disney-Fubo merger: Legal fight over Venu Sports launch highlights antitrust concerns in sports streaming.
Tech CEOs align with Trump, signaling support for deregulation and reduced scrutiny. Contributions and softened content moderation show efforts to foster smoother government relations and spur investments.
The technology will improve banks’ customer service and help them deliver more personalized interactions.
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86% of US adults have used self-checkout, and 70% have used mobile apps for shopping, per a September 2024 study from Morning Consult.