A proposed antitrust bill could end Amazon Prime as we know it: The retail giant is ramping up its fight against “degrading” regulations as it seeks to maintain its ecommerce dominance.
On today's episode, we discuss the severity of Snap's recent profit warning, how companies can show they actually care about the planet, how many of us are served the wrong ads, why L.L. Bean quit social media for a month, the significance of Walmart expanding its drone program, an unpopular opinion about ratings, some stats about how much weddings cost, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Dave Frankland, and Evelyn Mitchell.
The outlook is good for luxury resale and brick-and-mortar: High-end reseller Fashionphile is betting on the category’s bright future with a new Manhattan store.
Price-conscious consumers are economizing at the grocery store as inflation takes hold. Among US adults who are cutting back on groceries, 41% are buying fewer items from name brands, and 29% are spending less on alcohol and spirits.
Consumers are returning to their pre-pandemic spending patterns: People are shifting their spending to services, which is leaving retailers with a slew of excess inventory.
Right-to-repair bill blocked in California: Will the setback ignite renewed consumer pressure to be able to fix their own devices or embolden manufacturers to block attempts at regulation?
These deals could help both firms sustain business as recession fears, higher competition, and looming BNPL regulation threaten growth.
On today's episode, we discuss what it would be like to live in the metaverse, where you'd likely hang out, what you could and couldn't do, and who you would be. "In Other News," we talk about how to rein in retail returns and why Nordstrom is doing really well as of late. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Andrew Lipsman.
More tourists and returning office workers are contributing to a retail renaissance: Foot traffic in major US cities is approaching pre-pandemic levels, but hybrid work could temper recovery.
Autoship sales are key to Chewy’s Q1 profit: The model helps lock in customer loyalty and limits the number of consumers who trade down to less expensive brands.
Walmart’s stores are key to its ecommerce growth: The retailer’s vast number of stores help enable same-day delivery to 80% of the US population.
Dia & Co. rounds out its inclusive offerings: By acquiring plus-size luxury retailer 11 Honoré, the apparel company aims to boast the largest selection of brands offering inclusive products.
The duo introduced the Fundbox Flex debit card for small small businesses and plan to add BNPL and instant disbursement through Visa Direct.