LVMH’s L Catterton acquires stake in upscale outlet operator Value Retail: The purchase will strengthen the company’s physical presence while adding to the pressure on competitors.
Increasing its stake in Serve Robotics sent the stock up 233%, showcasing Nvidia’s ability to influence investor confidence in startups.
Valued at $5.5 billion, Cohere’s business-focused AI has secured major clients. It has no consumer-facing products—and no pressure from Big Tech partners.
Despite a fix, companies are still grappling with operational issues, marring CrowdStrike’s reputation and stressing the high stakes of tech industry errors.
Retail media networks are facing a little more competition these days as banks, payments providers, airlines, and hotels are starting their own media networks to monetize their first-party data and build out new revenue streams.
igh delivery costs are the No. 1 aspect of online shopping that frustrates adults worldwide, according to H1 2024 data from DHL.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the one major hurdle to AI adoption that's not being discussed enough, the smart tech that's missing from your life, how to get X closer to its former glories, if it would be better to have an AI boss than your current human one, a grizzly consequence of global warming, and more. Tune in to the discussion with guest host Bill Fisher, and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, Carina Perkins, and Max Willens.
ANA’s ethics code focuses on AI, privacy: Low consumer sentiment toward AI and changing regulations created need for a new framework.
Brands can advertise with Paramount for as little as $500: The media giant is looking to open up spending from smaller brands via AI tools for TV ads. Read online
The identity landscape is vast and growing more complex. Google confirmed it will phase out third-party cookies but continues to delay deprecation. A wave of privacy regulations in the US challenges advertisers operating across state lines. Plus, an increasingly digital world has made it difficult to track users across TV, social media, and the open web.
Google faces probe by Italian watchdog: Investigation examines clarity of consent requests, reflecting EU's commitment to transparent data practices.
Social commerce is the fastest-growing US retail channel, and retailers will need to offer a seamless payment experience to maximize the opportunity. Understanding payment preferences will be key to ensuring conversion at checkout.
The proposal aims to protect workers against fees, and while implementation may be costly, it should help the industry move forward
The company is setting itself up for long-term growth, but the looming threat of the swipe fee battle remains
Those innovations are critical for digital wallets; otherwise, they risk losing their customer relationships
Dynamic pricing plans risk alienating price-sensitive consumers: The mere possibility of variable prices is triggering anxiety over inflation and hurting trust in retailers
Bad weather rains on UK retailers’ parade: Despite softer than expected sales in June, the outlook is sunny thanks to easing inflation and growing consumer confidence.
Mercado Libre gains momentum: Disney ad tech integration to broaden access to streaming inventory for Latin America advertisers.
Banking trade groups worry the CFPB may be underestimating the time and expense required to overhaul systems designed to share 50 million consumers’ data safely.
Consumers’ hunger for restaurant meals continues into 2024: Our Industry KPIs data shows healthy demand for QSRs and fast-casual operators as diners look for deals.