On today's podcast episode, we discuss the numbers that summed up this year’s record breaking WNBA season the most, how TV’s biggest attraction (the NFL) is getting on, how a new “click to cancel” rule will change consumer behavior, how much store themed marketing can move the needle, what percentage of college athletes make it to the pros, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner, and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco.
Every step of the grocery shopping journey is being digitized; how do consumers feel about it?
Affiliate marketing reaches $10 billion milestone: Brands increase budgets as ecommerce and Gen Z engagement fuel growth.
US buy now, pay later (BNPL) user growth is slowing, plummeting from 97.0% in 2021 to just 4.1% in 2028, according to our forecast.
It’s a tough time to be a mid-market restaurant chain: Consumers’ pullback on dining out has led Denny’s, TGI Friday’s, and Shari’s to close locations.
Hoka sales soared nearly 35% in FYQ2: Meanwhile, Skechers delivered a record-setting quarter as the shoe brands continue to benefit from Nike’s missteps.
TikTok Shop leans on top brands, live shopping to boost holiday sales: The platform will feature exclusive products from brands like Benefit Cosmetics and celebrity-led livestreams alongside Cyber Five discounts.
But few do because they’re concerned about implementation costs and customer uptake
But a diversified mix of card volume will help keep the issuer in a strong position moving forward
While this move can save banks millions, customers aren’t ready for the change
Leisure travel demand remains strong to close out 2024: American Airlines and Southwest expect bookings to pick up in the final months of the year.
Hasbro and Mattel’s cost cuts pay off: Despite sluggish demand, both companies beat analysts’ bottom-line expectations.
The deal faces an uphill battle no matter who wins, but we think it has better odds under Trump
The reputational damage could make issuers wary of taking on the card as they look for a new partner
It's the ecommerce giant’s first credit card but likely not the last as it competes with Amazon and other ecommerce sites
Hermès’ strong Q3 performance makes it a luxury outlier: The company’s double-digit growth was in stark contrast to Kering’s slump, as weak global demand weighed on sales.
Keurig hopes to capitalize on energy drink boom with Ghost acquisition: The CPG company leaned into the category after weaker-than-expected Q3 sales.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the many goals of ancillary services, how they drive foot traffic, and what retailers should be thinking about before introducing them. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.
By automating interviews and job offers, the fast casual giant aims to improve recruitment efficiency, but risks of bias loom large.
Sensei raises $16 million in seed round: The retail tech provider has its sights set on bringing automated, contactless stores to Europe.