Worldwide retail media spend will hit $140 billion this year, according to our December 2023 forecast.
Amazon aggregators show signs of life: Acquisitions from unybrands and Forum Brands indicate a thawing in the landscape.
Concerns over forced labor could tank Temu’s US ambitions: Lawmakers are pushing for an import ban, which could end the company’s rise as abruptly as it began.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss which app experiences best transfer over to the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, whether instant AI-generated videos will be a hit, department stores' path to relevancy, if folks are ready for shoppable media, how marriage is changing in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.
The rollout will help Zilch attract more volume as it angles to become consumers' top payment choice for all purchases
The service can ease consumers' financial concerns and help them avoid alternatives like payday loans
The tie-up can help Adyen attract and retain more merchants as demand grows for B2B installment loan offerings
The US auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles takes a detour: Hybrid vehicles are growing faster than EVs, thanks to consumers’ concerns about the relatively nascent technology.
Sprouts Farmers Market expects net sales to grow up to 7.5% this year: That growth will stem from new stores, its thriving private label brands, and a new loyalty program. Sprouts Farmers Market expects net sales to grow up to 7.5% this year: That growth will stem from new stores, its thriving private label brands, and a new loyalty program.
Tesco inks retail media deal with Vauxhall: The grocer is looking to grow its share of the pie as UK retail media ad spend nears the $4 billion mark.
Inditex seeks a bigger piece of the value market: While Zara has gone upmarket, its parent company is expanding the low-priced Lefties brand to appeal to Gen Z shoppers.
The ecommerce search experience is ripe for reinvention: Pinterest, Walmart, Etsy, and others are relying on AI to deliver more relevant results and drive sales.
Snap launches new brand campaign: Chief creative officer addresses antisocial media stance in the context of Snap’s creator and content push.
Wayfair’s cost-cutting strategy paid off in Q4: Multiple rounds of layoffs helped the company beat analysts’ bottom-line expectations, but there are obvious limits to that approach.
Nestlé sees opportunity amid weight-loss drug craze: The company is focused on expanding its nutritious offerings as GLP-1 users cut back on junk food.
Disney+ shoppable ads are launching in beta, with a twist: Rather than prompt purchases on-screen, the company is using push notifications and email.
Here are some insights to maximize success on the platform, including how Amazon supports brand and performance goals, how sellers are leveraging AI, and the sweet spot for product volume and price.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what AI can do for retail, who the biggest players are, and if hyperpersonalization is something people even want. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank four promising examples of AI in retail. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Carina Perkins.
The company is unable to keep up its pandemic-era growth as POS verticalization ramps up competition