In-store, consumers want experiences that engage their senses, while online, they’re interested in generative AI (genAI) tools that can help them research products. Plus, young men in the South lead in fast-food consumption, retail leaders lean on loyalty to boost growth, and holiday spending remained in check (for the most part).
Card spend from these factors helped lift revenues 9% YoY
Major payment players like PayPal and Visa that invested in them are likely celebrating this regulatory movement
Given the success of its long-standing Sam’s Club card, the issuer could be in the running to restart Walmart’s program
Reddit taps commerce and community: The platform aims to help advertisers engage intent-driven users at every stage of the purchase journey.
59% of US shoppers are most influenced by honest creator reviews that showcase the pros and cons of a product, according to a September 2024 survey by Bazaarvoice and Savanta.
Google takes aim at fake reviews: The company will improve detection and impose stricter penalties on UK businesses and individuals.
Deloitte expects retail sales to grow 3.1% this year: That’s slightly ahead of our 2.9% forecast, but those projections could go askew in several ways.
Delinquencies slightly improved for both issuers, but Discover’s card volume fell behind
Ally faced difficulties as consumers with lower credit scores bore the brunt of financial stressors
The tie-up can help attract younger travelers and aids in Venmo’s monetization journey
Almost one-third (31%) of US consumers would prioritize spending on essential items this year if a trade war or tariffs increased the price of products they regularly purchase, according to a January survey from First Insight.
Consumers are constantly discovering new products, but actually getting them to buy is a different story. Advertisers must ensure product information is accessible everywhere, as consumers use multiple channels for discovery, research, and purchasing products. Here are five key stats to know about the shopping journey.
German ecommerce sales rose 1.1% last year: That’s the first growth in several years despite a tough economy and consumers’ overall gloominess.
Infinite Reality’s latest move suggests the metaverse isn’t done just yet: The company is buying virtual shopping platform Obsess in a move aimed at reimagining how brands connect with consumers online.
The UK retail landscape looks increasingly bleak: Sainsbury’s and Primark owner AB Foods add to the chorus of retailers bracing for a slowdown.
While 2024 saw the rise of “Sephora kids”, in 2025 more beauty brands may target Gen X consumers to grow sales amid a challenging economy.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the most interesting 2025 retail trends that we heard at NRF, and expect to hear at eTail, ShopTalk, and other events. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Chief Content Officer Zia Daniell Wigder and Vice President Suzy Davidkhanian.
It’s about to get a lot harder to get cheap GLP-1s: Rising costs may force consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, creating headwinds for retailers already fearing tariff-driven cost increases.
Fanatics Collectibles tries to build buzz in London: The retailer wants its new flagship store to become a collectors’ hub with exclusive products, trade nights, and athlete signings.