Amazon and the FTC find common ground over fake reviews: While the FTC continues its push to ban the practice, Amazon pursues legal action against bad actors.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much Amazon's new shopping chatbot can move the needle, what Planet Fitness' out-of-home ad network looks like, becoming a digital mannequin to see what clothes look like on you, whether minutelong soap operas will catch on, who the smartest people in the world are, and more. Tune into the discussion with vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
Return fraud cost retailers $101 billion last year, per NRF estimates: That poses a challenge as merchants need to balance mitigation measures with customer satisfaction.
Shein and TikTok hunt for logistics and supply chain operations talent: That’s driven them to open office spaces in Seattle, where they aim to poach current and former Amazon employees.
Slowing growth, layoffs, and a push to improve profitability set PayPal up for “transition year.”
The BNPL industry is angling for long-term profitability by exploring subscription services and reworking loyalty strategies
But in-person are transactions still vital to the company’s strategy, unlike many competitors that are going all in on digital remittances
Strategic partnerships boost Pinterest: Amazon and Google deals fuel revenue and international expansion—while MAUs nearly hit 500 million for the first time.
Shoppers are relying on their smartphones more, as enhancements in mobile payments, social media checkout, and retailer apps make purchases easier than ever. This year, US shoppers will spend $558.29 billion on their mobile devices, accounting for 44.6% of overall ecommerce sales, according to our November 2023 forecast. We delve into the consumer embrace of mcommerce, unpacking three key drivers.
Kering, Neiman Marcus terminate partnerships with Farfetch: The company’s prospects are dwindling as shoppers prefer to shop at department stores or with brands directly.
Apple developing two clamshell phone prototypes: There’s pressure to get into the foldable phone arena, but technical challenges pose a price-point barrier, requiring creative solutions.
An extended returns policy is the No. 1 experience-based reward that US adults would be most interested in receiving from brands, per Ebbo’s October 2023 survey.
Mattel expects flat sales next year: While the company plans to lean on its strong brands to develop movies and games, it isn’t immune to the toy industry’s broader challenges.
Under Armour expects revenues to fall 3% to 4% this year: That’s slightly more than it previously expected, but it also raised expectations for full-year gross margin and earnings.
L’Oréal, e.l.f. Beauty, and Coty see double-digit growth as beauty demand soars: Demand for dermatological beauty, dupes, and fragrances is keeping all three companies on an upward trajectory.
Apple’s Vision Pro, rich in apps and retail support, faces a crucial test: public acceptance in everyday scenarios—echoing Google Glass’ challenges.
Target looks to a paid membership program to fuel growth: The Amazon Prime-like program could incorporate Shipt, the company’s $99 annual delivery service.
Ford reformulates its EV strategy after premium model sales stall. Small and affordable EVs could reignite interest while enabling expansion to emerging markets.
As debts rise and credit quality weakens, banks are tightening lending standards, and consumers are starting to turn to alternative payment methods
This move solidifies Mastercard’s leadership in this high-value payments space