It’s getting harder for apps to grow their user bases.
Building a retail media network (RMN) requires a major investment in time, talent, and money. While the largest retailers have these resources, independent and regional retailers often may not.
Shein prepares a confidential IPO filing in London: The fast-fashion giant had initially sought to float itself in New York but was derailed by regulatory hurdles and pushback from lawmakers.
Zara bets on live shopping following China success: The fast-fashion retailer is expanding its live commerce capabilities to the US, UK, and Europe.
Buy with Prime delivers mixed results for merchants: While some report an uptick in conversions, others see minimal lift and additional friction.
Podcast listenership is at an all-time high: 67% of Americans aged 12 and over have listened to a podcast, says Edison Research.
Sustainability awareness is high in Asia-Pacific, where the majority of consumers are open to spending more on eco-friendly products. How can brands and retailers capitalize on the green opportunity—while also doing good for the environment?
Gap’s turnaround momentum is building: The retailer is winning over shoppers with on-trend styles, while boosting its profile with buzzy celebrity and brand partnerships.
TikTok Shop calls an audible: The fast-growing ecommerce business presses pause on its expansion into new markets amid growing concerns about a US ban.
Ulta lays out path to growth after Q1 slowdown: The retailer is leaning into loyalty, exclusive products, and influencer marketing to combat growing competition.
They’re getting hit harder with late fees and are relying on debt to pay for necessities.
Revenues and profits continued to outperform in the US, and two of Klarna’s biggest headwinds seem to be easing—setting the firm up for an IPO.
The low-price marketplace could face large fines, or even a ban, if it doesn’t comply with stringent regulations in time. That could hinder the growth of the rising ecommerce brand.
“When retailers can offer a delivery experience that the consumer expects, the consumer is less likely to abandon their cart,” said our analyst Blake Droesch. More than one-third (36%) of US consumers abandoned an order last year because shipping costs were too high and another 29% did so because their items wouldn’t arrive on time, per an August 2023 report by Digital Commerce 360.
The FAA approves Amazon’s Prime Air expansion, enabling distant drone deliveries. Competitors Alphabet and Walmart also advance their drone services, which could drum up investments.
Amazon and Walmart reinforce the value of their membership programs: Amazon now offers free Grubhub+ membership as a permanent Prime perk and Walmart+ announces its member-exclusive sale.
While adoption will likely tick back up this year, mainstream use is still a long way off. Some payment providers aren’t worried about the timeframe
As A2A payments grow in the UK, the tool could collectively save Visa’s customers $419 million in fraud losses each year
Programmatic advertising will account for 91.3% of US digital display ad spend this year, or a total of $157.35 billion, per our December 2023 forecast. Last week, advertisers at Programmatic I/O discussed where those ad dollars are headed and how programmatic advertising is changing. From ad spend waste to the expansion of retail media, here are three big trends discussed at the event.
Kohl’s turnaround strategy goes off -course: The department store chain lowered its guidance after falling well short of analysts’ bottom-line expectations in Q1.