We look at what it might take for the networks to appease retailers and the judge—and avoid going to trial
It may be an olive branch for Gen Zers and millennials who may be upset over its decision to stop accepting Amex. It’s a win for Venmo’s monetization journey
But given the costs of the tech to implement it and keep it running, it may not be worth it for other retailers to follow suit
Consumers think twice about buying fast food when prices rise: Traffic has fallen at major QSR chains since California’s 25% minimum wage increase took effect in April.
Adults surpass preschoolers as biggest consumers of toys: “Kidults” are driving toy sales as consumers invest in items that bring them joy.
Here are six charts that explore ecommerce in Europe by region, including our latest rankings of European markets by total digital sales.
Not all assumptions about how Gen Z consumers shop are correct. While it’s true that they’re motivated by sustainability, they’re also limited by their budgets. It may be difficult to earn their loyalty, but they still have brand affinities. Here are four assumptions about Gen Z and whether there’s any truth to them—straight from members of Berns Communications’ Z Suite network of Gen Z consumers.
Brazil’s retail sales rose 2.2% YoY in April: While that fell short of analysts’ expectations, it marked the 11th-straight month of positive sales growth in Latin America’s largest economy.
Retailers invest in flagship stores to entice shoppers: Banana Republic, Hoka, and Zara are among those relying on attractive design and luxe features to capture consumers’ attention—and spending.
It’s a perfect fit in Bread’s portfolio but could reinforce a troubling trend for Capital One’s co-brand business
The genAI-powered assistant can help boost conversion by giving consumers hyper-personalized suggestions
Here’s why we’re not counting out its P2P service yet
Amazon Fresh tries to turn returns into a customer acquisition tool: Shoppers who return online purchases at the grocery store are eligible for discounts as the retailer struggles to make headway.
Collective TV integrates CTV and retail media: Albertsons' new platform offers advanced ad solutions, driving digital video ad growth through shoppable content.
The number of mobile peer-to-peer (P2P) payment users in the US is growing, reaching nearly three quarters (74.4%) of US smartphone users by 2028, per our forecast.
Retail media ROI tracking and measurement remains a problem: With NEON, Night Market thinks it has the solution.
US consumers shop frequently with Temu and Shein, despite trust issues: Both Chinese retailers are winning more repeat customers than established players like eBay and Etsy.
The New York Times Cooking recipes are now shoppable via Instacart: The two companies see the partnership as a win-win given the similar demographics of their customer bases.
Starbucks launches breakfast deal to bring in value-minded customers: The coffee company is leaning on a number of ventures—including a new production studio—to restore growth.
Men’s grooming is a small but growing category to watch: TikTok and new lines from celebrities and influencers like LeBron James and Jake Paul are fueling the boom.