Prime memberships are about to get more expensive: Amazon is hiking fees up to 43% in some European markets to offset higher operating costs, but the move could put a damper on subscriber growth.
Shopify overestimated consumers’ appetite for ecommerce: The company cut 10% of its workforce to adjust to slowing ecommerce sales and an uncertain economy.
There are fewer retail vacancies than any time in 10 years: Retailers are testing new formats and expanding their physical presences to be closer to where consumers live and shop.
Walmart’s profit warning signals tough times ahead for retailers: But Unilever and The Coca-Cola Co. reported strong earnings due to higher prices as CPGs continue to thrive.
Glossier becomes the latest D2C brand to pursue wholesale: The beauty digital native’s deal with Sephora puts the company on a more traditional path to growth.
Following the heels of Amazon’s biggest Prime Day ever, our Remaining Retail podcast team discussed what’s next for the retail giant.
Kohl’s turns to its retail media network for growth: With the future of consumer spending uncertain, ad dollars may help prop up retailers.
The partnership will let brands launch digital co-branded cards that operate on Amex’s network and integrate Amex Offers and other perks.
Inflation could be causing streaming subscription fatigue: Two new studies shed light on consumers’ changing preferences.
Around the world, some 60% of consumer interactions with companies take place online. This figure has risen significantly since the onset of the pandemic, up from about 40% in 2019.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss TikTok's available shopping features, its advertising versus commerce priorities, and what brands should be doing on the platform. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four TikTok communities driving commerce right now. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Jasmine Enberg.
CPGs adopt pricing and merchandising tactics to keep budget-conscious shoppers loyal: Companies including Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble are making decisive moves to prevent market share from slipping.
The box office has a supply chain problem: Despite the strong launch of “Nope,” there’s nary a hit in sight over the next few months.
Worker shortages show no signs of easing this summer: Travel and an uptick in COVID-19 cases are straining businesses’ already slim operations.
The toy category seems to be immune from the struggles others are facing amid inflation, making it a perfect time for Toys R Us to stage a comeback.
FedEx contractors are getting more vocal about the challenges they face: The logistics provider has thus far resisted calls for higher pay and fuel surcharges, but widespread discontent could require a change in approach.