But given the costs of the tech to implement it and keep it running, it may not be worth it for other retailers to follow suit
Halloween creep has crept into June: Lowe’s and Party City are following Home Depot’s lead in promoting Halloween merchandise months before the holiday, while Spirit Halloween staffs up.
Consumers think twice about buying fast food when prices rise: Traffic has fallen at major QSR chains since California’s 25% minimum wage increase took effect in April.
Adults surpass preschoolers as biggest consumers of toys: “Kidults” are driving toy sales as consumers invest in items that bring them joy.
Walmart’s automated warehouses enable it to do twice the work with half the staff: Those gains are creating more capacity for third-party sellers, and putting the retailer on track to hit ecommerce profitability in two years
Not all assumptions about how Gen Z consumers shop are correct. While it’s true that they’re motivated by sustainability, they’re also limited by their budgets. It may be difficult to earn their loyalty, but they still have brand affinities. Here are four assumptions about Gen Z and whether there’s any truth to them—straight from members of Berns Communications’ Z Suite network of Gen Z consumers.
It’s a perfect fit in Bread’s portfolio but could reinforce a troubling trend for Capital One’s co-brand business
The genAI-powered assistant can help boost conversion by giving consumers hyper-personalized suggestions
Here’s why we’re not counting out its P2P service yet
Collective TV integrates CTV and retail media: Albertsons' new platform offers advanced ad solutions, driving digital video ad growth through shoppable content.
Here are six charts that explore ecommerce in Europe by region, including our latest rankings of European markets by total digital sales.
Brazil’s retail sales rose 2.2% YoY in April: While that fell short of analysts’ expectations, it marked the 11th-straight month of positive sales growth in Latin America’s largest economy.
Retailers invest in flagship stores to entice shoppers: Banana Republic, Hoka, and Zara are among those relying on attractive design and luxe features to capture consumers’ attention—and spending.
Amazon Fresh tries to turn returns into a customer acquisition tool: Shoppers who return online purchases at the grocery store are eligible for discounts as the retailer struggles to make headway.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reasons that retailers are launching new store formats, what those layouts look like in the US vs. the UK, which ones are working, and which ones are not. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Carina Perkins and Zak Stambor.
Retail media ROI tracking and measurement remains a problem: With NEON, Night Market thinks it has the solution.
The photo-sharing app’s user growth is plateauing and financial prospects are dimming. Can its new owner successfully pivot BeReal to regain relevance?
The number of mobile peer-to-peer (P2P) payment users in the US is growing, reaching nearly three quarters (74.4%) of US smartphone users by 2028, per our forecast.
Starbucks launches breakfast deal to bring in value-minded customers: The coffee company is leaning on a number of ventures—including a new production studio—to restore growth.
Men’s grooming is a small but growing category to watch: TikTok and new lines from celebrities and influencers like LeBron James and Jake Paul are fueling the boom.