Merchants may have a harder time fighting this fee due to the security benefits it supports
US sales of store brand beauty products grew 10.5% in 2023, according to February 2024 data from the Private Label Manufacturers Association and Circana.
After appearing to plateau, Amazon has regained its ecommerce momentum. But competitors still threaten Amazon’s ability to gain market share.
Lego makes its US and Canada stores sensory inclusive: The toymaker is offering visitors tools like noise-canceling headphones to make the experience more accessible.
Retail media complicates price talks between retailers and suppliers: Hardline tactics like pulling products from shelves can make brands reluctant to invest in RMNs, forcing concessions.
JPMorgan Chase s turns card data into ad opportunities, aiming for a share of the booming retail media sector: The institution must balance growth and trust.
PubMatic's strategic alliance with Instacart boosts programmatic advertising: The initiative merges retail media data with advanced targeting for improved ad impact.
Amazon accounted for 80% of marketplace sales, 40% of ecommerce sales, and 4% of retail sales in the US in 2023, per Marketplace Pulse.
TikTok Shop rollout spurs concern about platform engagement: Our survey shows many users have actually boosted their usage since shopping debut, but time spent is slowing overall.
Conagra demand picks up: The company beat top- and bottom-line expectations after lowering prices and increasing promotions in key categories to attract cost-conscious consumers.
Ulta’s consumer spending warning sends shockwaves through beauty industry: Financial pressures and competition are weighing on the retailer’s sales, but other indicators suggest healthy growth in 2024.
Levi’s is feeling good as D2C transition gains pace: The retailer is banking on its expanded product assortment—and a little help from Beyoncé—to keep its momentum going.
Walmart Connect is the latest ad exchange betting on AI creative: The company is launching a machine-learning tool to entice small brands and non-endemic advertisers.
Delinquencies are showing signs of plateauing, giving credit card providers a sigh of relief
There will likely be more M&A activity to come this year as the Capital One/Discover deal triggers more dealmaking
We look at the pain points that are vital for BNPL providers to ease going forward to stay competitive
38.5% of US clothing buyers say they discover brands and products by browsing in-store, according to our November 2023 Consumer Path to Purchase survey.
Chanel struggles to quell quality concerns while once again hiking prices: The luxury company’s desire to capitalize on surging demand may be hurting its desirability.
Budget cars and compact SUVs gained share in Q1: Consumers are focused on affordability and value, which is good news for Toyota and Honda but a challenge for Tesla.
36% of US consumers shopped Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Sales rose 10.6% YoY with affluent consumers driving a large share of that growth, per Affinity Solutions.