Retail & Ecommerce

It rolled out a simpler tech stack with UPI Lite and introduced credit card linking, which can aid its global expansion efforts. 

Drizly is the latest company to roll out an ad network: The Uber-owned alcohol delivery service’s ad products may enable advertisers to run finely targeted multimedia campaigns.

With grocery prices soaring, shoppers are looking to save: That’s providing a prime opportunity for discount grocers such as Aldi and Lidl.

Click and collect’s share of digital grocery is growing. This year, the fulfillment method will account for 36.8% of US grocery ecommerce sales. Come 2026, that figure will rise to 40.6%.

Stitch Fix ended its 2022 fiscal year on a less-than-stellar note.

High-end luxury is having a moment. Consumers in this category haven’t been hurt by inflation the same way the average US consumer has, so brands need to elevate to hold onto them.

Two representatives introduced a house companion to the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, showcasing a broader desire to reform card fees.

Watch the on-demand replay of our webinar, The Great Realignment, as our analysts showcase how ecommerce, social media, fintech, and more are being transformed amid the market turmoil of 2022.

On today's episode, we discuss how social commerce is evolving, how many Americans buy things on social platforms, and the importance of native checkout. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of YouTube turning on the money hose for Shorts and how long TikTok can preserve its image as a fun app. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

Among US adults 34 and younger, 30% had used visual search for shopping as of August, and 12% used it regularly. By comparison, 22% of US adults overall had used the functionality, and 8% used it regularly.

Walmart has big plans to grow its ad business: Its ad tech platform is working with TikTok, Snap, and Roku to measure how social media and CTV advertising affect sales.

Patagonia’s climate commitment puts retailers’ sustainability initiatives under scrutiny: Macy’s, Nike, and Puma are some of the companies taking smaller steps in their quest to reduce their carbon footprint.

Amazon’s days of freewheeling expansion are over—for now: The retail giant paused warehouse construction in Spain and is reducing its US footprint as ecommerce demand wanes.

Retail tech platform Swiftly raises $100 million in funding: The unicorn aims to help businesses get a piece of the lucrative retail media pie.