Uber sees retail media opportunity in UK: The ride-sharing and delivery firm looks to capitalize on its own first-party data amidst a general ad downturn.
We’re knee-deep into the holiday season, and it’s shaping up to be a busy one. The star so far: deals, deals, deals.
Everything's coming up roses for Rent the Runway: Price-conscious consumers are opting to borrow designer clothes instead of buying them as they return to the office and events.
Headless commerce technology vendor Elastic Path is in growth mode: That isn’t surprising as retailers and brands increasingly look for more control over how they function online.
What does the future hold for loyalty and rewards programs? We share insights from our recent report’s findings.
A growing number of migrants in the US and a lack of formal remittance channels are creating an opening for US-based remittance firms in the country.
Microsoft is considering a super app: If the company proceeds with its plans, it could drive more advertising revenue—but that’s a big if.
There’s still money in grocery delivery: But investors are prioritizing sustainable growth over rapid expansion.
Brick-and-mortar retail’s resurgence continues: Retailers opened more stores than they closed in Q3 while malls lean heavily on experiential tenants to drive traffic.
Health and personal care will be the third-fastest-growing ecommerce sales category this year, growing 22.1% year over year, according to our forecast.
Retailers look to gain incremental sales via resale: eBay UK (via a partnership with ACS) and Archive both look to make it easier for companies to enter the growing space.
For holiday shopping, 56% of US consumers prefer online-only retailers, and 49% favor mass merchants, according to Deloitte. Off-price retailers rank No. 3 on this list, nearly tied with the remaining four retail formats.
US consumers continue to spend: But they’re increasingly selective about their purchases, which is bad news for retailers selling pricey goods such as consumer electronics.
Inflation is creating both opportunities and challenges for sustainable fashion: While price-sensitive consumers are more interested in buying secondhand, they are also less willing to pay a premium for sustainably produced apparel.
Retailers are increasingly turning to robotics to enhance their operations: No longer just for early adopters like Amazon, automation is taking retail by storm, from the warehouse and the fulfillment center to the cashier.
Mcommerce growth is slowing, but mobile’s importance isn’t going anywhere. The channel is vital for commerce on social platforms, retailer apps, and mobile browsers. But as digital tools enter retail spaces, mobile will prove important for more than just mcommerce sales.