Balances returned to pre-pandemic levels in September. Card issuers should keep an eye on spending as economic storm clouds form.
Despite setbacks, the unionization movement keeps chugging along: But anti-union rhetoric from executives may cause many to prioritize job security over collective bargaining.
Shein takes on Zara and H&M: The fast-fashion company owes its astronomical rise to cheap clothes and a unique manufacturing model, but concerns over its environmental and labor practices could bring it back down to earth.
In 2024, robots will be used by just under half of medium to large operators of warehouses and fulfillment centers in the US. That’s up slightly from 44.9% this year and significantly from 28.0% in 2019.
Pinterest is bright light in dim Q3 for social platforms: Company delivers better-than-expected revenue and notes deeper engagement with users.
Visa’s payments volume grew 10% YoY, and Mastercard’s increased 11% YoY. Both firms benefited from strong travel spending, among other factors.
In-store retail media’s power isn’t dependent on personalization: That makes it significantly easier to deploy.
Apple’s 30% payments fee condemned: Meta, Spotify, and Elon Musk rail against Apple’s App Store policy changes. It signals a need for diversification amid Big Tech’s declining ad revenues.
Amazon’s Q3 earnings are a mixed bag: Strong sales and ad growth helped return the retailer to profitability, but the company’s retail business continues to lose money.
Shopify exceeded expectations for the third quarter, reporting higher-than-expected revenues and a smaller-than-expected loss.
Insider Intelligence spoke with Julie Van Ullen, Managing Director, Rakuten Rewards about the current shift in consumer behavior as a result of inflation and the recent challenges many brands have been facing.
The most informative sessions unpacked providers’ increased alertness around fraud, the next era of BNPL, attendees’ excitement over open banking innovation, and fintechs’ efforts to align with regulators.
On today's episode, we discuss Uber's foray into advertising, whether or not we are past "peak newsletter," how to convert online shoppers into buyers, how Apple's privacy changes have affected mobile marketers, how much media young people consume, an explanation of what's most disrupting advanced TV, how much it costs to raise a kid in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti and analysts Ross Benes and Evelyn Mitchell.
Hispanics fuel US population and economic output: The demographic group’s US consumer expenditures are growing faster than those of non-Latino consumers.
Amazon broadens advertising appeal with latest ad updates: The retailer is adding new formats and expanding the verticals that can advertise on its platform.
Aldi US plays catch-up with its new ecommerce platform: The discount grocer aims to narrow the gap by letting shoppers buy online.
A railroad strike is looking increasingly likely: Two unions have rejected the tentative agreement brokered by the Biden administration over concerns about inadequate sick leave.