Retail & Ecommerce

Walmart leans into speedy delivery: Days after Target updated its membership program, Walmart launched an early-morning on-demand delivery service that fulfills orders within an hour.

Off-price’s momentum continues as shoppers’ trade-down behaviors intensify: Nordstrom Rack, Burlington, and Ross are among the beneficiaries of consumers’ cost-of-living pressures.

Kroger is bullish on the year ahead: The grocery chain expects 20% growth in its retail media business, and its identical sales without fuel to rise 1.75%.

On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how the resale market is evolving, why some retailers work with a third party instead of developing their own charitable programs, and the role of digital marketplaces in resale. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Nancy Youssef, chief global business development officer of Soles4Souls.

Issuers have bristled at the rule and will look at new tactics to compensate for lost revenues

The company wants to reinvigorate growth through its SMB offering as it deals with intense digital wallet competition

Its bank relationships sets Zelle apart from other P2P apps and helps it capture more small-business volume

Facebook was the No. 1 social media channel where US internet users interact with brands in 2023 at 61.5%, according to February 2024 data from Attest.

Turnaround plans aren’t easy: While Abercrombie turned its fortunes around by delivering styles that resonate with Gen Zers and millennials, Foot Locker’s growth strategy remains a work in progress.

Affluent consumers feel good about the economy and their own finances: But there’s often a lag between those positive feelings and spending gains.

JD.com’s price cuts are winning over cost-conscious Chinese shoppers: But growing competition from Pinduoduo and Douyin is forcing the retailer to look overseas for growth.

UK retailers race to hike pay before new minimum wage takes effect: While the move could restore consumers’ buying power, it could also hinder the fight against inflation.

Can Rufus transform how shoppers navigate Amazon? The genAI-powered tool creates a more engaging experience that could drive consumers to the retail giant for advice and inspiration.

Nearly a third (32%) of US consumers plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, per Numerator. Of those, 91% say they expect to buy something for their St. Patrick’s celebration, with food and alcohol being the top items purchased.

Target announced it will launch a paid membership program April 7, following Amazon and Walmart’s lead.The move comes asTarget struggles to keep up with competitors.

Target will launch a paid membership program next month: It’s also opening new stores, remodeling existing locations, and adding more low-cost private-label items meant to drive shoppers to spend.

Biden launches task force to take on unfair pricing: The goal is to push companies to offer greater price relief to consumers as shrinkflation and other tactics take their toll.

France targets Shein with proposed ultra-fast fashion crackdown: The government is looking to impose penalties to offset the company’s environmental impact.

The reported sale is likely in response to growing POS competition as mPOS and softPOS gain traction

Net revenues decreased 42% YoY during the quarter due to new terms from the company’s largest contract