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.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reasons that retailers are launching new store formats, what those layouts look like in the US vs. the UK, which ones are working, and which ones are not. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Carina Perkins and Zak Stambor.
The photo-sharing app’s user growth is plateauing and financial prospects are dimming. Can its new owner successfully pivot BeReal to regain relevance?
Alibaba’s growth initiatives show signs of progress: But stiff competition from PDD, JD.com, ByteDance’s Douyin, and Kuaishou could constrain its growth potential.
The holiday season will kick off in October: Fifty-three percent of shoppers plan to begin their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving this year.
India’s growing affluent population is an enticing prospect for brands: Companies will have to get a handle on local trends and invest in speedy delivery to win over savvy shoppers.
We look at why Apple is breaking down its walled garden and adding competition for Apple Pay Later
Tap to Pay functionality is growing for P2P payments. It could help Apple gain more P2P volume
These upgrades help make the mobile wallet a go-to app for consumers, which should drive use and loyalty