Retail & Ecommerce

7-Eleven to close nearly 450 North America stores as it struggles to adapt to shoppers’ shifting c-store habits: The retailer is also investing in digital and loyalty programs and improving its food options to win back customers.

Just Eat Takeaway expands retail media offerings with Rokt partnership: The delivery company joins DoorDash, Instacart, and Gopuff in enhancing its ad capabilities

On today's special edition episode of the Behind the Numbers podcast, eMarketer analyst Jasmine Enberg and Yahoo Finance Senior reporter Alexandra Canal discuss the creator economy during "The Creator Era: How Creators Are Redefining Media, Marketing and Commerce" at the 2024 NAB Show NY.

Three themes echoed throughout Advertising Week New York this year: Third-party data is harder to get, the creator economy is growing, and marketers face more pressure to prove ROI. Here are some of the most common—and controversial—trends from the event.

First-party data takes center stage in marketing's future: As third-party cookies phase out, brands are leaning into AI and first-party data to create personalized, privacy-compliant advertising solutions.

PayPal Ads offers unique ad targeting via transaction data: Access to PayPal’s 400 million users aims to transform digital advertising for small and medium-sized businesses.

But this isn’t a sign that the cashierless tech industry is struggling. Grabango’s big-name competitors are ramping up their operations

The potential ban on interchange for the taxes and tips could dampen issuers’ revenues and encourage other states to follow suit

Consumers are cautious with their spending, so retailers must maximize every interaction in the purchase funnel. Here are three ways retailers may be leaving money behind, and what you can do about it.

Nordstrom targets teens with curated beauty selection: The department store hopes to capitalize on their growing appetite for premium products and desire for in-store purchases.

Temu’s international expansion hits regulatory roadblocks: Governments around the world are scrutinizing its business practices and taking measures to protect local retailers.

India’s festive season kicks off on a high note: Strong early spending is a promising sign for brands like Apple and Amazon India that are investing heavily in the rapidly growing market.

Not every restaurant chain is joining the value war: Chains such as Potbelly, Chipotle, and Red Robin that cater to slightly more affluent consumers are using a lighter touch to attract customers.

The boom times for ecommerce and retail have largely passed. “It’s going to be harder [for retailers] to identify pockets of growth and opportunity. But, the good news is that it’s not going to be that roller coaster of demand fluctuations that has been challenging for retailers to navigate over the last couple of years,” our analyst Blake Droesch said.

Domino’s expects 6% global retail sales growth this year: While that’s below its long-term target of 7%, it’s significantly ahead of competitors such as Papa John’s and Pizza Hut.

Amazon tries to expand Whole Foods’ appeal: It added a micro fulfillment center to one site so customers can pick up an array of items when they shop.

US inflation eased in September, but consumers remain anxious about their finances: Food prices and the cost of living keep shoppers on edge, even as most indicators point to healthy spending.

Payment providers are going all in on A2A payments despite limited retail uptake. Focusing on bill payments can help Plaid’s solution gain traction.

Ikea’s price cuts led to lower revenues but higher sales volumes and traffic: Ecommerce’s share of sales also grew, as the retailer added more pick-up-only locations to its store fleet.