Study finds 57% of streamers choose AVOD tiers: Consumers seek affordable alternatives amid subscription price hikes.
Consumer electronics brands like GoPro may define loyalty differently than a quick-service restaurant like Starbucks. A Starbucks customer may visit the chain many times a week or month, but a GoPro customer is likely to make purchases sporadically.
This high-value deal shows Stripe’s commitment to crypto payments. Bridge’s focus on cross-border payments could help stablecoins take off
Expanding into healthcare payments can help invigorate growth for BNPL players as user growth slows
McDonald’s doesn’t want to be political: But franchisees in the US and Israel have put the brand in political hot water.
Amazon caps prices for its low-cost marketplace at $20: The move should help broaden its appeal with price-sensitive shoppers.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why it has become so hard to get a read on consumer sentiment, the indicators we pay closest attention to to try and make sense of it, and how we expect consumers to feel for the remainder of the year. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and Analyst Zak Stambor.
In a heated battle for AI dominance, Microsoft unveils new agents after Salesforce mocks Copilot as a throwback to “Clippy 2.0.
Over two-thirds (69%) of US ecommerce decision-makers plan to increase investment in social media advertising this holiday season, according to Commercetools. Nearly as many (67%) will increase investment in utilizing social media platforms altogether.
While ad spend allocated to in-store retail media has yet to take off, consumers are ready and willing to engage with digital in-store formats, according to a new survey by EMARKETER in collaboration with Placer.ai.
Ghost eyes an opportunity helping brands move surplus goods: The private B2B marketplace aims to address market inefficiencies by connecting brands with buyers of surplus and goods online.
Lululemon sees untapped potential in China’s smaller cities: The athleisure brand sees considerable growth opportunities as demand for health- and wellness-related products surges.
Amazon tests yet another grocery format: Amazon Grocery, which is located next to a Whole Foods Market, aims to fill the hole left by the sister brand’s restrictions on certain ingredients.
Dollar General’s Popshelf format announces app, loyalty, and store updates to attract wealthier shoppers: The retailer will also close all locations in DG Market stores after the assortment failed to win over the dollar store’s core customer base.
Retailers face unprecedented challenges this year. From extreme weather events to political uncertainty, brands must prepare for disruption while still meeting consumer demand for value, our analysts said on a recent episode of the “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
Consumers aren’t ready to quit cash yet: The shift to digital delivery of services hasn’t relieved banks of their duty to manage cash—particularly if they’re seeking to win over cash-carrying millennials and Gen Zers.
The BNPL industry’s explosive growth is a thing of the past. The number of US BNPL users will grow only 6.9% in 2024, a major slowdown from prior years. And while payment value will rise at a still-strong rate of 20.8% this year, it too marks a significant deceleration.
They seem to be responding well to Amex’s 40 product revamps this year, shrugging off higher annual fees
Block has been working to grow Cash App Pay, but the buy button still trails competitors
Co-brands can be a valuable loyalty and revenue driver for merchants, and there’s plenty of room for them to grow