On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of January. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Analyst Arielle Feger and Senior Analyst Sara Lebow will defend their list against Senior Analyst Zak Stambor and Analyst Rachel Wolff, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
Enterprises struggle to integrate AI agents with their existing tools and solutions, with 80% of IT leaders citing data integration as the key challenge.
The image generator’s open-source availability raises concerns about potential misuse for deepfakes and misinformation, especially in the absence of robust AI safety regulations in the US.
Update adds visual intelligence features, app integrations, and automatic opt-in for Apple Intelligence features—which could boost adoption, or annoy users.
Microsoft, Oracle, and billionaire investors are vying for a TikTok buyout, with ByteDance keeping a stake. The deal could reshape TikTok’s data security and advertising model.
Sam’s Club's efforts to streamline its shopping experience pay off: It soared past Costco to place first in this year's customer satisfaction rankings for general merchandise retailers.
Space economy expansion sparks ad concerns: Visible space ads could disrupt celestial studies and humanity's connection to the night sky.
While AI adoption could save employees significant time, most still see it as a draft generator—helpful, but far from a finished product.
The AI agent interacts with the internet like a human and could replace personal assistants—but its data storage and cost implications loom large.
As genAI expands beyond chatbots, app categories like banking and messaging could see AI-driven disruption, reshaping mobile habits and spending trends
A lot happens in a week, so every Friday we're going to analyze all the new data and provide you with some of the key takeaways. Welcome to the Friday 5.
Instagram is revamping Reels with a follower activity feed while Threads rolls out analytics and tests ads. The moves aim to deepen user engagement and maximize brand exposure.
As Samsung and Google develop mixed-reality glasses, Apple and Meta refine their ecosystems. Cheaper, lighter devices could finally push AR/VR into the mainstream.
With party games, GTA, and AI-powered development, Netflix is diversifying. But inconsistent strategy and low TV gaming interest could make this a tough sell.
Amid leadership upheaval and falling stock, it could be an attractive target for Amazon or Spotify, which could benefit from Sonos’ hardware expertise.
OpenAI can use other cloud providers, but Microsoft retains API exclusivity through 2030—suggesting it may be offloading some costs while keeping strategic advantages.
Infinite Reality’s latest move suggests the metaverse isn’t done just yet: The company is buying virtual shopping platform Obsess in a move aimed at reimagining how brands connect with consumers online.
A majority of US companies see strong returns from genAI, but AI mistakes, trust issues, and limited workforce access could stall broader adoption.
Automating civil service tasks could save billions, but concerns over job losses, transparency, and AI reliability may dampen enthusiasm.
By scrapping Biden’s AI order, Trump signals a hands-off approach, fueling AI competition but risking consumer privacy and security.