China sends a message to brands boycotting products from Xinjiang: Beijing is threatening to block Calvin Klein parent PVH’s access to China in an escalation of its “unreliable entities” tool.
Temu pitches Amazon sellers amid growing headwinds in the US: The retailer is recruiting local merchants to offset the impact of the de minimis crackdown, but a slowdown in customer growth poses a bigger challenge.
A lot has changed for Levi Strauss since 2022: That’s why it makes sense for the retailer to pull back from its previous CEO’s 2027 revenue target of $9 billion to $10 billion.
IAB introduces in-store retail media standards: New guidelines aim to unify ad formats, metrics, and improve measurement transparency.
Spotify can expect another strong year for ad revenues: Investor pressure has the company capitalizing on podcasts for a video advertising expansion.
Spend from current retail media network (RMN) advertisers is showing signs of cooling, forcing RMNs to look to non-endemic advertisers outside their existing ad networks for new ad dollars.
Tempur Sealy faces regulatory hurdles in its Mattress Firm deal: The company plans to sell 176 Mattress Firm and Sleep Outfitters locations, but it may not be enough to move the acquisition along.
Sam’s Club is on a winning streak: The Walmart-owned wholesale club is making several notable moves with an eye toward improving the customer experience.
Mytheresa expands China presence in long-term bet on luxury growth: While the retailer is bullish on its ability to woo big spenders, the country’s economic crisis and booming daigou industry could weigh on its near-term prospects.
US port strike could paralyze supply chains just as the holiday season gets underway: A week-long stoppage could cost the US economy up to $7.5 billion, while the effects of a two-week strike could last until 2025.
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Publicis acquires Mars United Commerce: The deal strengthens holding company’s ability to offer commerce media solutions.
TikTok Shop is Gen Z’s new favorite gifting destination: More than half plan to make a purchase on the platform this holiday season, lured by the prospect of a good deal.
The issuer will have to innovate its card offerings to contend with the UK’s lower interchange revenues
The retailer is pushing non-card payments to save on swipe fees, a perennial frustration for merchants, but getting consumers to make the switch will be tricky
Proposed caps from both sides of the aisle have failed to gain traction—they could restrict credit access and raise annual fees
Given that more than 80% of total retail sales still take place in stores, retailers are recognizing an opportunity to extend their lucrative retail media advertising programs into physical spaces.
It won’t be easy to get Nike back on track: The brand’s missteps enabled competitors adidas, On Running, and Hoka to build connections with consumers that may be hard to dislodge.
Stringent return policies deter shoppers from making a purchase: That’s why several retailers are adopting nuanced approaches to protect their margins without turning shoppers off.
Agencies begin to doubt retail media’s efficacy:: Some are counseling caution as lack of standardization and the sheer number of RMNs make it difficult to assess whether brands’ investments are paying off.