The FTC pushes back against Tapestry’s $8.5 billion Capri acquisition: The commission argued the deal will reduce competition and raise prices for US consumers.
Amazon rolls out US grocery subscription as it tries to halt Walmart’s momentum: But the offering’s high cost relative to those of competitors could limit its impact on Amazon’s grocery business.
Meta raises AI stakes: Meta AI has a competitive advantage over ChatGPT in potential distribution and could eventually provide new surfaces to serve ads.
We look at the tailwinds that pushed Amex ahead—and one potential headwind coming its way.
Consumers are more ready for shoppable TV than ever. “The opportunity around shoppable TV is changing due to significant advancements in technology and shifts in consumer behavior,” said David Cohen, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), in its recent Retail Media Goes to the Movies report.
In a recent meta analysis, Grocery TV discovered that consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands averaged a 14% increase in incremental sales when advertising through its in-store retail media network.
Albertsons and Kroger try to appease regulators: The companies will sell more stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers to clear the pathway for their merger.
TikTok Shop expands luxury resale offering to the UK: The platform partnered with established players in the secondhand space to deflect counterfeit concerns.
Express failed to adapt to consumers’ changing tastes: Missteps led the company to file for bankruptcy and shutter more than 100 stores.
Restaurants want in on drone delivery: Panera Bread and Jet’s Pizza are joining retailers like Amazon and Walmart in the search for ways to deliver orders faster and more consistently.
US retail marketplace ecommerce sales will grow 11.4% to reach $428.30 billion this year, per our forecast. Because Amazon (73.4%) and eBay (8.2%) will rake in the majority of those sales, smaller marketplaces like Shein, Michaels, and Wayfair are getting creative and taking the battle for sales in-store.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Amazon is pulling back from "Just Walk Out" technology, how the Atlantic magazine turned things around, what will ignite TV shopping, whether LinkedIn testing TikTok-like videos is a good move, what science says about how to be happy, and more. Tune into the discussion with vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
The card’s flexible payment options can help it gain traction, but it will have to overcome its limited rewards program
Delinquencies decreased from the previous quarter but are still well above 2023 levels
It’s pushing into a highly competitive space as other POS providers dive into the restaurant industry
Social commerce is trying to overcome trust issues: Seamless checkout options and impulse purchases drive sales despite product quality concerns.
Procter & Gamble delivers mixed results: The company no longer sees many consumers trade down to private labels, but it continues to struggle to win shoppers back.
The lipstick effect may not be fading after all: Despite Ulta’s slowdown warning, L’Oréal’s North American sales rose 12.3% in Q1, and Sephora’s business has been “pretty strong.”
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