But growing credit card borrowing comes with risks for issuers as delinquencies also rise
The BNPL product also includes customer safeguards that can help mitigate overextension concerns
Amazon and Walmart build out their delivery infrastructure: Both companies look to boost the speed and efficiency with which they fulfill shoppers’ online orders.
Sweetgreen has big expectations for its salad-making robots: The restaurant chain sees automation as the key to shorter lines, consistent offerings, and higher profits.
More brands turn to in-store sampling as digital marketing costs surge: That’s good news for retailers with large physical footprints, like Walmart, but bad news for platforms like Instacart.
Netflix sees an opportunity to build its brand offline: The company plans to open destinations called Netflix House that mix retail, dining, and live experiences.
Advertising Week redefines representation: From diverse panels to strategic collaborations, inclusivity is both ethically and commercially prioritized.
Scoring merchant partnerships like this will be key to getting Paze off the ground
The digital wallet can help merchants reduce cart abandonment and bring in more payments volume for the issuer
Rising interest rates and a shift out of consumer products led the Wall Street bank to take a steep loss on the BNPL business
Victoria’s Secret turns back the clock: The intimates retailer plans to restore its sexy brand image while renewing a push into the swim, sports, and apparel categories.
Petco partners with Happy Returns to offer in-store package drop-offs: The move expands Happy Returns’ network to over 10,000 stores while offering Petco a means to drive traffic and sales.
Brands, social platforms, and creators seek the right balance in AI rush: Creators eye opportunities as well as risks for sponsored content.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why shopping on Amazon is changing, the proposal of ad-free TikTok and Instagram subscriptions, how much Amazon's AI chatbot shopping assistant can move the needle for customers, whether Toys-R-Us can make a successful comeback, the share of women in leadership roles and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.
Retail media on the rise in Latin America’s ad landscape: It’s making its presence felt vis-à-vis social media and search engines.
Amazon Fresh, despite failing to gain traction with its brick-and-mortar endeavors, is trying to assert itself in the grocery space. Its customer base, though much smaller than competitors like Walmart and Target, is attractive to consumer packaged goods (CPG) advertisers because those shoppers are open to trying new products.
Domino’s sales slid in Q3: The company’s core customer base is feeling pinched and becoming more selective about splurging on a restaurant meal.
Ikea slashes prices on a range of products: The move could help it convince cash-strapped shoppers to spend.
Consumers are worried about their finances as inflation outpaces wage gains: But they’re willing to spend during holidays and promotional events, provided the price is right.