Mercado Libre defies gravity: The company continues to defy Latin America's challenging macroeconomic environment.
Starbucks, DoorDash, Mondelēz beat expectations as consumers spring for affordable indulgences: Shoppers continue to spend big on food delivery, snacks, and pumpkin spice lattes.
The much-hyped “Ozempic effect” looks increasingly like a myth: Shoppers on GLP-1 drugs aren’t buying less, although what they put in their baskets is changing.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how retailers are staying ahead of the curve on search and also search within retail media. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us some spicy predictions about the future of search in retail. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Sky Canaves and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
Social commerce sales are continuing to rise steadily, reaching $82.82 billion in the US next year, per our forecast. But it’s getting harder to convert new buyers. Here’s how retailers can encourage more social media purchases and boost their social commerce sales.
Visa is competing for untapped market share in the country. BNPL growth has been slower in Canada than in other Western markets
This tie-up is part of a larger move from Stripe to add more payment options and customized checkout experiences for its merchants
Elon Musk’s lofty payment super app dreams will be difficult to achieve by the end of next year given its struggles, which have eroded customer trust
Walmart promotes Walmart+ membership as the holiday season ramps up: The retailer is using discounts and early access to Black Friday sales to convince shoppers to make the leap.
China’s weak economy creates headwinds for luxury brands: Sluggish demand in the world’s second-largest economy is hurting companies such as Canada Goose and Estée Lauder.
Best Buy, TikTok take diverging approaches to live commerce: But getting viewers to tune in remains a serious challenge, regardless of whether retailers focus on education or entertainment.
Google said today it is rolling out its Product Studio tool this week, which uses AI to help merchants create and manage product imagery. If that sounds familiar, it’s because Amazon Ads launched something similar last week. But it’s not just Amazon and Google that are leaning harder into generative AI. Walmart is incorporating the technology into search to give shoppers more relevant results, while Klarna is using AI-powered video to expand users’ time spent with the platform.
Sales are quickly approaching $100 billion. Gen Z’s influence on social media habits, new commerce technologies from TikTok, and rising annual spending by buyers are the main factors driving growth. And with users now spending just shy of 2 hours on social media per day, there is plenty of room for brands and users to squeeze more sales.
Amazon is on track for its first-ever $100 billion holiday season, boosted by its unbeatable delivery speeds, while click and collect gives Walmart an omnichannel edge, and Temu draws in price-conscious consumers. Plus, TikTok and mobile apps help retailers connect with consumers and stand out among the competition.
The US economy is in good shape (even if many don’t realize it): The country’s 4.9% annualized growth in Q3 stands in stark contrast to the eurozone's 0.4% decline.
TikTok’s latest strategy to boost social commerce sales relies on AI: The social platform is testing a feature that automatically links users to TikTok Shop without creator input.
Demand for retail space is rising as retailers target brick-and-mortar expansion: We expect the vast majority—80.7%—of holiday sales will take place in-store this year.
Amazon is growing into an advertising titan: The company’s ad revenues jumped 26% in Q3 thanks to football and a strong hold on retail media.
Retailers can learn a lot from quick-service restaurants in delivering a satisfying customer experience. Chipotle leverages first-party data for more personalized and predictive offers, while Sweetgreen experiments with new formats and technologies to provide a more omnichannel experience. Plus, Starbucks has proven that brand loyalty can go a long way even when making changes.
On today’s podcast episode, we bring you the major themes that we witnessed directly from the Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recorded from the conference floor, we discuss the data and tech required to offer customers payments choices, expectations in embedded finance, and consumers’ privacy and trust. Tune in to the discussion with host Rob Rubin, our principal analyst Tiffani Montez, and Sean Welsh, senior vice president and managing director of financial institutions at Affinity Solutions.