Retail & Ecommerce

Lens integration sidesteps users to search without leaving the app. It sets up future monetization even if beta excludes ads and affiliate links—for now.

The ease and novelty of BNPL loans can rapidly snowball into a crisis for already financially fragile consumers.

They can stand out from the pack by increasing their offerings, providing data analytics, and forging key partnerships.

Consumers are reluctant to curb beauty spending: Many are turning to the category for solace amid uncertainty, or see it as an essential purchase.

Target powers up for Nintendo Switch 2: The retailer is making a big in-store push with an expanded assortment of themed products.

The ZeroOne initiative, led by Xbox co-creator J Allard and Surface veteran Panos Panay, signals a consumer hardware reboot for Amazon services, rooted in Microsoft experience.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss where GIFs came from, how GIF user behavior changes, and which ones work best for brands. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, Analyst Emmy Liederman, and the Vice President of Client Solutions at Giphy Alix McAlpine. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

On this special edition podcast episode, learn about the rise of off-site retail media advertising with EMARKETER Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano and Google’s Head of Retail Media, Shawn McGahee. This conversation is from the May 9th EMARKETER virtual summit, Commerce Media Trends 2025. Listen everywhere you find podcasts, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Jack Dorsey’s company is committed to expanding its crypto offerings, but their utility remains dubious.

Kohl’s beat Q1 expectations, but challenges remain: The struggling retailer is focused on improving its assortment, establishing value and quality leadership, and offering a seamless customer experience.

Consumers want to redeem rewards for travel, making a seamless booking interface a smart choice for any bank

The era of tariff-driven trade uncertainty is far from over: A flurry of legal decisions have thrown the administration’s trade policies into limbo, even as many duties remain firmly in place.

Best Buy will stick to its tariff playbook despite court rulings: The retailer is doing its best to ignore the noise and focus on how best to serve its customers.

Over half (53%) of US hispanic adults look for websites or retailers that offer Spanish-language options at least sometimes when shopping online, according to March 2025 data from ThinkNow Research.

Tariffs overshadow Macy’s turnaround progress: Sales fell less than expected on strength at Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, but pressures on discretionary spending could add to department store headwinds.

What retailers reaffirming 2025 guidance have in common: Dick’s, Walmart, and Home Depot are cutting supplier costs, diversifying supply chains, and raising prices strategically amid ongoing uncertainty.

Williams-Sonoma buys Dormify’s IP: The move aims to help the housewares retailer capture a larger share of the college-age consumer market.

Facebook is projected to lose users in several major markets: Meta may need to lean more heavily on its other platforms to sustain growth.