Retail & Ecommerce

After a deflated 2020, Uber and Lyft are both poised to see US ride-sharing sales grow for years to come, but the former’s will rise faster and from a higher base.

Instagram’s “10+ Days of Live Shopping” event is really for creators: The campaign is another sign that the platform is highly committed to social commerce growth, and creators will play a big role in achieving that goal.

Before the pandemic, 84% of US adults shopped for groceries in stores, but as of June 2021, that number's slipped down to 70%.

We spoke with Rodrigo Gouveia, CEO of Inter Marketplace at Banco Inter, to hear his thoughts on how fintech companies, like Banco Inter, are working to help close the divide between banked and unbanked consumers and democratize access to the digital economy for all.

Starbucks invests in more frictionless customer experiences: More fast-food brands are building up their drive-thru and on-the-go ordering capabilities, meeting changing consumer behavior in the process.

Walmart edged out Amazon in 2020 as the leading US grocery ecommerce retailer. We expect Walmart to continue outselling Amazon in grocery ecommerce sales through our 2023 projections.

After seeing just 23.1 million US travelers in 2020, the Memorial Day weekend rebounded somewhat this year.

Letting sellers tap into UnionPay’s massive base—and Chinese interest in cross-border ecommerce—could boost volume and attract sellers who might want to switch providers.

Apple pledges additional funds to racial equality initiatives: This comes as more consumers make purchasing decisions based on brand values.

The etailer will offer Affirm as a payment option for its US customers, which can sharpen Affirm’s edge against competitors and help Amazon stay ahead as BNPL services gain steam.