We look at the pain points that are vital for BNPL providers to ease going forward to stay competitive
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.
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.
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.
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.
Credit cards will remain the most popular retail payment method in the US through next year, with total credit card transaction value reaching $3.843 trillion in 2025, per our forecast.
Walmart nudges marketplace sellers toward its logistics services: The retailer raised return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders while keeping rates for orders shipped via Walmart Fulfillment Services unchanged.
Tough macroeconomic conditions in Europe could hinder high-end retailers’ growth: The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger offered tepid guidance due to challenges in key European markets.
Loyalty is a ‘top enterprise priority’ as Target tries to get sales back on track: The retailer’s latest marketing blitz will promote its revamped loyalty offerings.
The changing face of social media creator income: As growth in sponsored content ebbs, alternative revenue streams make headway.
More consumers are shopping online for household essentials, including food and beverages and health, personal care, and beauty products. The two categories are expected to see the most growth in their share of ecommerce sales from now until the end of our forecast period in 2028. Here’s a closer look at the state of US ecommerce, why household goods are fueling the market, and the consumer behavior steering it all.
Amazon takes the bells and whistles out of its brick-and-mortar grocery experience: Amazon Fresh stores will no longer feature Just Walk Out as the retailer focuses on making its stores more inviting.
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It’s hoping the app will boost adoption by encouraging more shoppers to sign up at home, but it’s still not frictionless
A partnership with eSIM Go to make the app more accessible in the region could boost user and transaction growth
Walmart Connect today announced new in-store and off-site ad inventory, omnichannel measurement tools, and upper-funnel offerings. The retail media network (RMN) is providing advertisers with more opportunities to connect with customers on app, online, and in-store, Rich Lehrfeld, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart Connect, said in an interview with our analyst Sarah Marzano.
Walmart’s latest moves should boost its retail media revenues: It opened up off-site inventory to non-endemic advertisers and made it easier for smaller marketers to buy ads.
There’s strong demand for physical retail spaces: That’s driving up rents and occupancy costs.
TikTok Shop features e.l.f. Beauty for platform’s first Super Brand Day: The showcase could entice more large brands to make the leap as TikTok reduces support for small sellers.
Two weeks have passed since Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, but its success is unclear. Amazon’s first-ever Big Spring Sale took place from March 20-25, offering discounts on seasonal items like spring fashion, fitness products, and cleaning and yard work essentials.