Retail & Ecommerce

Incoming regulation, rising delinquencies, and a shaky economic outlook may lead to industry-wide changes

Shoppers in India spent enthusiastically ahead of Diwali celebrations: But the outlook for China’s biggest shopping event is much less rosy as Chinese consumers grapple with economic uncertainty.

“Black Adam” revives the box office, but not by much: The new DC superhero movie opened to $67 million, less than half the most recent Marvel film’s opening weekend.

Mentions of inflationary language on Yelp increased 4% in Q3 as compared to the previous quarter and 22% year over year (YoY), according to a publication from the business review platform.

Few CPG brands are posting strong volume growth: But price hikes and shrinkflation are helping companies like Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, and Procter & Gamble generate strong earnings.

While some brands cut back, Ugg launches an experiential pop-up: The concept, Feel House, features an array of sensorial and interactive environments.

Consumers prefer to shop in-person this holiday season: Waning COVID-19 concerns and a desire to try before buying will give brick-and-mortar stores a lift this year.

Apple's streaming price hikes test their brand equity: The tech giant's audio and video services are getting more expensive; will consumers grin and bear it?

Execs from Afterpay, Klarna, and PrimeHealth Credit took the stage at Money20/20 to discuss the factors fueling BNPL growth—and challenges.

Walmart recognizes that the intimates market has changed: That’s why it’s ditching its billion-dollar Secret Treasures private label for the new, inclusive Joyspun brand.

The price of groceries has reached a historic high. In August 2022, the US consumer price index found the cost of food was up 11.4% year-over-year (YoY), the largest 12-month increase since May 1979.

UPS expects its shipping volume will dip in Q4 YoY: It has plenty of company in that respect, as FedEx, J.B. Hunt, and others also stated they expect shipments to decline.

In the US, 31% of millennials shop via mobile on weekdays while at home. That’s up 4 percentage points from 2019, while the share who do so via desktop/laptop has decreased by the same amount, to 18%. Since 2019, the shopping habits of US millennials have pivoted away from the weekends and toward mobile.

Temu bets low prices will be enough to attract shoppers: But the Pinduoduo-owned platform will have to improve the customer experience to turn initial interest into lasting gains