Tariff uncertainty puts retailers in a tough spot: Merchants are rushing to import goods, risking excess inventory, shortages, or mismatches with consumer preferences.
Uncertainty reigns under Trump’s ever-changing tariff strategy: The threat of a 50% tariff on the EU could drive up the cost of small indulgences like gorgonzola and pricey machinery used in manufacturing.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the potential of Amazon’s new Buy for Me feature, which of its new CTV ads will make the biggest impact, and how much tariffs might slow down the online shopping giant. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Analyst Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
The summer travel season will look very different this year: More trips are planned, but vacations will be shorter and cheaper.
On this special edition podcast, we examine practical ways to track commerce media ROI—covering KPI selection, attribution, and cross channel measurement. EMARKETER Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves talks with Maev’s Michael Campi, PepsiCo’s Mike Glaser, and LiveRamp’s Christine Grammier in this panel from the May 9th EMARKETER virtual summit, Commerce Media Trends 2025. Listen everywhere you find podcasts, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.
US TikTok Shop employees prepare for layoffs: Tariffs and de minimis changes have pushed the platform’s ambitious commerce goal further out of reach.
Retail ecommerce sales worldwide will reach $6.419 trillion in 2025, growing 6.8% YoY—the slowest pace since 2022, per our February 2025 forecast.
Consumers now expect sustained and meaningful social action from brands, instead of isolated gestures. As brands pull back or quiet their DEI initiatives, consumers are paying close attention.
Publicis purchases influencer marketing platform Captiv8: The deal highlights that marketers are seeing influencers as a must-have for brand growth.
Amazon shrugs off economic pressure: The retail giant says it hasn’t seen any meaningful average selling price increases, nor have shoppers pulled back spending.
Shifting consumer preference toward fixed installments shows how BNPL can compete with credit cards’ incentives.
Competitors are moving in on Apple’s home iPhone turf.
AI-forward, frictionless customer experience helps ensure Google Pay’s consistent use.
The average vehicle age keeps climbing in the US: Advance Auto Parts is banking on maintenance and repair to help it steer clear of macroeconomic speed bumps.
Clucking strong in a soft market: Chicken-focused restaurants are drawing more visits than other fast-casual chains with a winning formula of value, variety, and innovation.
Nike resumes selling on Amazon as tariffs threaten its turnaround: The brand is betting that an expanded retail presence will soften the blow of higher prices.
Ralph Lauren and Canada Goose defied luxury slowdown in Q1: But tariffs and uncertainty could reverse that momentum.
51% of global shoppers say the top reason they shop in-store is to experience products firsthand before buying, according to February data from Criteo.
Amazon’s retail media ad revenues will exceed $60 billion, per WARC: The change represents its steady growth despite broader economic setbacks.
Lowe’s expects to push past stiff headwinds this year: The retailer maintained its guidance of flat to 1% YoY comparable sales growth despite a stagnant housing market and macro uncertainty.