Retail & Ecommerce

Collective TV integrates CTV and retail media: Albertsons' new platform offers advanced ad solutions, driving digital video ad growth through shoppable content.

Here are six charts that explore ecommerce in Europe by region, including our latest rankings of European markets by total digital sales.

Brazil’s retail sales rose 2.2% YoY in April: While that fell short of analysts’ expectations, it marked the 11th-straight month of positive sales growth in Latin America’s largest economy.

Retailers invest in flagship stores to entice shoppers: Banana Republic, Hoka, and Zara are among those relying on attractive design and luxe features to capture consumers’ attention—and spending.

Amazon Fresh tries to turn returns into a customer acquisition tool: Shoppers who return online purchases at the grocery store are eligible for discounts as the retailer struggles to make headway.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reasons that retailers are launching new store formats, what those layouts look like in the US vs. the UK, which ones are working, and which ones are not. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Carina Perkins and Zak Stambor.

Retail media ROI tracking and measurement remains a problem: With NEON, Night Market thinks it has the solution.

The photo-sharing app’s user growth is plateauing and financial prospects are dimming. Can its new owner successfully pivot BeReal to regain relevance?

The number of mobile peer-to-peer (P2P) payment users in the US is growing, reaching nearly three quarters (74.4%) of US smartphone users by 2028, per our forecast.

Starbucks launches breakfast deal to bring in value-minded customers: The coffee company is leaning on a number of ventures—including a new production studio—to restore growth.

Men’s grooming is a small but growing category to watch: TikTok and new lines from celebrities and influencers like LeBron James and Jake Paul are fueling the boom.

US consumers shop frequently with Temu and Shein, despite trust issues: Both Chinese retailers are winning more repeat customers than established players like eBay and Etsy.

The New York Times Cooking recipes are now shoppable via Instacart: The two companies see the partnership as a win-win given the similar demographics of their customer bases.

We look at why Apple is breaking down its walled garden and adding competition for Apple Pay Later

Tap to Pay functionality is growing for P2P payments. It could help Apple gain more P2P volume

These upgrades help make the mobile wallet a go-to app for consumers, which should drive use and loyalty

Alibaba’s growth initiatives show signs of progress: But stiff competition from PDD, JD.com, ByteDance’s Douyin, and Kuaishou could constrain its growth potential.

Spotify is taking a gamble by charging for a feature competitors already offer at no extra fee

The holiday season will kick off in October: Fifty-three percent of shoppers plan to begin their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving this year.

India’s growing affluent population is an enticing prospect for brands: Companies will have to get a handle on local trends and invest in speedy delivery to win over savvy shoppers.