Retail & Ecommerce

Retailers shifted the peak shipping season earlier this year: In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, that could lead some merchants that play the percentages to still miss the mark.

The EU asks Amazon for information on its algorithms, ads: Meanwhile, in the US, the retail giant’s investment in Saks Fifth Avenue’s parent adds fuel to the FTC’s antitrust suit.

Burberry could lay off 400 workers as turnaround falls short: The brand’s efforts to become a top-tier luxury retailer stall amid lackluster collections and price hikes.

Retail marketers should focus on brand marketing to combat consumers’ desire for value. That was the main theme from General Mills, Nike, Levi’s, and more brands’ recent earning calls. Oh, and if you can get Beyonce to name a song after your brand, even better.

But the settlement could face a similar fate to Visa and Mastercard’s rejected swipe fee settlement

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why it felt as though fewer brands were showing their support for LGBTQ+ folks, what a brands place in Pride (or holidays) is, and which retailers have hit the nail on the head this year. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Daniel Konstantinovic and Paola Flores-Marquez.

Walmart bets on AR: The retailer experiments with several use cases for the technology that it hopes can make shopping online as immersive, interactive, and social as in-person experience.

Small-format stores deliver outsize results: Those locations are helping retailers keep their brands top of mind and reach new customer segments.

While wero could shake up the EU digital payments market, its immediate impact will be limited as it fights for adoption

This partnership will help it stay ahead of Affirm, which just notched a major partnership of its own

Our top 5 articles in H1 2024: Consumers’ media habits, patients’ healthcare spending, and Big Pharma drew the most attention from our digital health audience.

During Prime Day 2024, US shoppers will spend nearly $14 billion—a 5.9% increase over last year. But the dynamics of the shopping event are shifting as competitors chip away at Amazon’s market share.

81% of US consumers dine out at least once a month: But they’re increasingly looking for good value beyond just low prices.

Secondhand shopping is still in vogue: Gen Zers and millennials are driving the trend as shoppers search for savings.

Ecommerce will account for 35% of all back-to-school shopping this year: That’s a massive shift from the 23% share it accounted for prior to the pandemic as consumers embrace convenience.

TikTok’s social commerce features resonate with Gen Z: Around 40% of shoppers ages 18 to 26 have made at least one purchase on TikTok Shop.

There’s strength in numbers: Putting Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus under the same roof could give the companies leverage with suppliers, unlock cost savings, and bolster the fledgling Saks Media Network.