Improved foot traffic shows that good malls still draw a crowd: While they may not have the trajectory of ecommerce, traditional retail is recovering, even amid ongoing delta variant concerns.
Apple is slashing its fee for Apple News publishers to 15%: The company's 30% fee on the App Store has gotten it into legal trouble recently, and it's looking for ways to stay in control while giving just enough back.
TikTok is extending its video length again: The app recently rolled out 3-minute videos, but it's extending the length to 5 minutes in an attempt to compete with YouTube
A recent FTC workshop on the widespread, manipulative UX design elements suggests the US regulator will place greater emphasis on protecting consumers from deceptive design and behavioral cues
Instagram prioritizes its search capabilities: The announcement seems to address the social platform’s biggest relative weakness against TikTok—discoverability.
Revised rule guidelines mean online merchants and payment gateways won’t be allowed to save card details, limiting the ability to market products to consumers and potentially adding friction for customers—but it could benefit UPI and mobile wallets.
Ulta announces strong Q2 results: The beauty retailer surges on account of its omnichannel investments.
Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace: Nuuly Thrift will allow users to sell secondhand apparel and is yet another sign of the growing interest in resale.
Moven, Q2 platforms land their first small-bank clients: The banking technology vendors’ financial wellness platform will help Citizens Bank of Edmond and b1BANK deploy personalized digital solutions to their customers—and keep up with larger banks.
Small business-focused insurtech Pie edged closer to its full-stack goal, and its rapid user growth underlines its competitive threat to incumbents
Mark Coffey, senior vice president of strategic partnerships at GasBuddy, discusses how location data can repair the disconnect between consumers' online and offline journey.
Shopping for furniture can be overwhelming whether online or in-store. It’s something the co-founders of Burrow found out firsthand years ago when they were looking to invest in their own big-ticket items.