The US is now Klarna’s largest revenue market thanks in part to its app solutions, the Klarna Card, and merchant-facing marketing tools.
“It’s really hard when people don’t know what it is that you stand for. Then you ultimately stand for nothing, and that’s when your sales suffer,” our analyst Zak Stambor said on our “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
The total value of contactless payments made with UK Barclays cards surged nearly 50% YoY thanks to regulatory changes and broader acceptance.
The “de-influencing” influence: The new trend of creators recommending what not to buy reflects a tough economy, disdain for fakery.
Target is spending $100 million to expand its next-day delivery capabilities: The retailer plans to have at least six new sortation centers to make delivery cheaper, faster, and more efficient.
If the “Retail Media 1.0” era was primarily about search-driven ecommerce, then Retail Media 2.0 (with credit to Peter Moustakerski) will be about moving up the funnel and across retail channels
There’s no stopping the retail media juggernaut. At $45.05 billion in US spending in 2023, it’s already far ahead of connected TV and closing in on traditional TV.
Issuers should keep an eye on rising delinquencies and charge-offs to understand how consumers are faring financially.
Customer loyalty has to be earned. Brands can do this through programs with discounts and deals, but there’s a lot more to loyalty programs than the occasional coupon. Our analysts share how your brand can achieve loyal status.
As Gen Zers’ buying power grows, retailers need to understand the best ways to connect and engage with them, whether that’s through leaning into product discovery or creating a more seamless payment process. We take a look at some of Gen Z’s shopping habits and what they mean for retailers.
Consumers are trading down to private labels: Rising food prices have driven shoppers to look for less expensive alternatives. (This story was written with the assistance of GPT-3).
Over half of retailers plan to raise prices this year: But any additional profitability may be wiped out by declining consumption from cash-strapped shoppers.
Barnes & Noble revamps its membership program: By adding a free tier, it aims to build customer loyalty and, at the same time, gather information about shoppers’ habits and preferences.
Highlighting benefits to regional and community banks can help shore up relationships as fraud concerns mount.
Instagram is shutting down its livestream shopping business: The move is the latest sign of US shoppers' disinterest in livestream commerce.
Snapchat sees user bump amid economic headwinds: Company outlines the steps it’s taking to bolster direct-response ad performance.
The up-and-coming shopping app Temu made waves with its Super Bowl ad debut this year, airing its 30-second spot with a cheery “Shop Like a Billionaire” tagline several times on Fox during and after the broadcast of the big game. Here’s what you need to know.
The bank wanted to introduce credit cards for its retail customers but gave up on the idea after shifting its strategy to weather economic headwinds.
Shopify delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4: But the company’s efforts to turn around its lackluster 2022 remain a work in progress due to the tough economic environment.
It released draft legislation to provide more safeguards for UK consumers, many of whom are under financial strain.