Consumer trust in eco-friendly claims is wavering: That’s driving large retailers such as Amazon, Target, and Starbucks to find new ways to demonstrate the effectiveness of their efforts.
As another ship runs aground, retailers rethink their inventory strategies: A year after the Ever Given clogged the Suez Canal, the Ever Forward’s predicament shows the global supply chain is as vulnerable as ever.
Walgreens and other major brands joined Mastercard Installments, further sharpening Mastercard’s edge in the BNPL space.
Why Williams-Sonoma is on track to close 25% of its stores: With higher operating margins online, the retailer rethinks the role of stores as it seeks to shift consumers’ spending online.
Walmart isn’t concerned about the tight labor market: The largest employer in the US plans to hire over 50,000 store and supply workers and another 5,000 technology staff.
The rapid grocery delivery market is finally beginning to consolidate: A rash of M&A activity puts a handful of companies on the path to profitability.
Instagram’s role in the metaverse will involve NFTs and the creator economy: At SXSW, Zuckerberg hinted at long-term metaverse plans and upcoming NFT features.
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Fast-fashion retailers had a strong 2021: Both H&M and Zara parent Inditex saw significant sales growth in 2021, but conflict in Ukraine could dim their prospects.
Beijing’s zero-COVID policy wreaks havoc on the global supply chain: Lockdowns in Shenzhen and Dongguan make it harder and more expensive for retailers like Amazon and Walmart to deliver goods to overseas shoppers.
Moneyhub’s and Tink’s partnerships spotlight the growing demand for A2A payments ahead of planned card fee hikes.
US in-store payment card users will represent 91.0% of the population by 2023.
Curated by eMarketer, this collection of articles, insights, and interviews will help you understand the social commerce landscape across key areas such as livestream shopping, TikTok, influencer marketing, and what we can expect to see in the future.
Interviews & Insights with Retailers in Latin America, Part One