Retail & Ecommerce

Shein has lost some of its sheen: The fast-fashion retailer’s valuation is down 36% from last spring.

Our analyst shares what’s hot (the environment and Web3) and what’s not (the economy, the metaverse, and the fear of both logging on and off social media).

Gen Z will represent 20% of the US population in 2023, and nearly 40 million of these Gen Zers are adults. This is the data you need to understand how to reach them—and tap their growing buying power.

The two networks are edging closer to joining the UPI, which would open up a massive market opportunity.

Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Hudson’s Bay rethink their strategies as department store sales fall: Tactics include using data science to predict trends and improve pricing strategy, doubling down on luxury, and maximizing store appeal with experiential concepts.

Consumers pulled back on spending in December: Even as inflation eases, consumers’ diminished spending power is forcing them to make choices about what they buy.

Alibaba’s retail ecommerce sales in China were nearly twice that of Amazon’s worldwide in 2022, at $1.229 trillion compared with about $657 billion, per our estimates. Latin American competitor Mercado Libre had significantly less ecommerce sales, at nearly $35 billion.

As brand loyalty declines, deals remain a surefire way to win over consumers. Shoppers get discounts and retailers get invaluable first-party data. It’s a win-win. Here are five charts on how to up your loyalty game.

Spending was consistent with prior quarters in 2022. But consumers may struggle to pay down card debt if economic headwinds pick up in 2023.

Could Lowe’s retail media in-housing be the start of a larger trend? The retailer’s decision to bring some functions in-house might spur others to follow suit, but lack of ad experience could prove a major stumbling block.