One-third of US shoppers stay updated on their favorite brands by proactively visiting their website, according to a September 2024 survey from Gale Group.
With a nearly endless selection of books, low prices, and speedy delivery, Amazon has revolutionized bookselling, making it challenging for everyone else to keep up. But retailers like Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org haven’t given up the fight against the ecommerce giant. Here’s how they’re using their unique strengths to chip away at Amazon’s dominance.
Refined luxury thrived during the holidays: Shoppers splurged on timeless pieces from Coach and Ralph Lauren but held back on bolder, flashier styles from Versace and Michael Kors.
Department stores face an uphill battle as discounters, online retailers take share: Our Industry KPIs show foot traffic declined during the holiday season, emphasizing the sector’s challenges.
Chipotle and Taco Bell’s same-store sales grew around 5% in Q4: Chipotle’s smoked brisket and Taco Bell’s nostalgic menu items proved to be customer magnets.
Amazon sees storm clouds ahead: The retailer's weak guidance raises red flags for a broad swath of companies—suggesting that retail headwinds could be more widespread than expected.
Uber’s record Q4 overshadowed by conservative Q1 outlook: The company expects rising insurance costs, unfavorable FX rates, and weather-related disruptions to weigh on bookings
LiveRamp CEO's growth strategy: Neutral positioning and network effects fuel commerce media and CTV expansion as ad budgets rebound.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how TikTok Shop has changed the way people shop on social media, how the brands who sell on the platform will be impacted if TikTok goes away, and what they should be thinking about next. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.
Getting your commerce media tech stack right takes time. Building partnerships and integrating workflows likely won’t happen all at once, so businesses should shop the market for the right partnerships, implement with care, and make sure to evaluate and reevaluate your operations as you scale. Here are steps businesses should keep in mind.
Retailers have already announced more than 2,000 closures: Macroeconomic headwinds and category-specific challenges are expected to lead to roughly 15,000 store shutdowns this year.
Tubi makes a play for NFL fans’ wallets: The ad-supported streaming service launched a shoppable experience that will feature curated storefronts that offer products related to the Super Bowl.
Challenges mount for Temu and Shein: Both are facing crackdowns by US and EU regulators that could severely curb their long-term prospects.
The company made major strategic moves during its transition year, but it may take longer for them to bear fruit
The directive from acting Director Scott Bessent throws recent payments rules like the open banking and BNPL rules into flux
Their model proved they can include BNPL loans without hurting most consumers’ credit scores
Fresh off an FTC settlement, the platform now faces a data breach—fueling doubts about its security and jeopardizing its acquisition by Wonder Group.
Consumers are turning to multiple channels to research and discover new brands, and marketers need to know how to interact with customers in each of these places to encourage them to buy. “Knowing where your consumers discover and research products allows brands to invest in marketing dollars in the channels that drive the biggest impact,” said Cristy Garcia, CMO at impact.com, on a recent EMARKETER webinar. “Without that, you're flying blind.”
Consumers won’t order toilet paper online unless it arrives quickly: That insight led Amazon to speed up shipments, a push that has made household essentials its fastest-growing category.
Estée Lauder expects net sales to fall up to 12% this quarter: That exceeds the 6.8% decline analysts forecast and shows the need to adapt amid deep staff cuts.