Uber Eats wants to make it easier for customers to order food: The food delivery platform is adding voice ordering, stadium partnerships, and autonomous delivery features to boost convenience.
US retail sales grew 0.9% in April: The data suggest that inflation and rising interest rates haven’t dampened US consumers’ desire to spend.
COVID-19 lockdowns slowed JD.com’s growth rate in Q1: However, the retailer still beat expectations as its revenues grew 18% thanks in part to its burgeoning logistics business.
YouTube again recognized for brand safety in advertising: MRC accreditation shows effectiveness in making sure ads don’t appear alongside inappropriate content.
Asian consumers remain an opportunity for brands: A new Nielsen study suggests on-screen representation is on the rise but remains lacking.
After doubling its transaction volume in its fiscal Q3, Affirm wants to focus on turning a profit.
Consumers report gas, groceries, and dining as their top inflation pain points: A new report finds that price increases in those three sectors affect shoppers the most.
Klarna Virtual Shopping narrows the gap between online and in-store shopping: Shoppers can now interact with in-store staff to receive personalized recommendations and real-time customer service.
Even fast fashion isn’t immune to the ecommerce slowdown: Shein, the largest fast-fashion player in the US, is seeing growth slow as shoppers revert to pre-pandemic behaviors.
Noncard crypto payments are increasingly available to consumers and may also be attractive to merchants.
China’s zero-COVID policy hinders retailers at home and abroad: The mitigation measures put the brakes on both retail sales and manufacturing, which could have long-term implications.
Ad networks are becoming a no-brainer for retailers: Grocery delivery startup Jokr is launching an ad platform to help its struggling business.
The new offering connects online shoppers with in-store retail associates and can help attract merchants to Klarna.