Temu and Shein won over cost-conscious shoppers in 2024: But regulatory concerns over tax loopholes, product safety, and labor practices could weigh on growth in 2025.
Consumers focused on value in 2024: Retailers and brands like Aldi, e.l.f. Beauty, Temu, and Walmart benefited from consumers' growing cost consciousness.
Companies implemented the tech for hyperpersonalization, AI chatbots, fraud prevention, and other use cases
Christmas Day is less than a week away, but some consumers are still chipping away at their lists. That’s why Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Dollar General are announcing last-minute holiday deals for consumers seeking the perfect gift.
The office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner granted its approval, leaving just stakeholders and federal regulators to decide the deal’s fate.
Traveling for the holidays? Here are four episodes of our "Reimagining Retail" podcast for your listening pleasure.
Retail media is now being adapted by companies in other verticals: Financial services and travel companies are among those launching commerce media networks in a bid to monetize their first-party data.
Limited-time sale pricing was the top factor contributing to US shoppers’ most recent online impulse purchases, according to September 2024 data from Gale Group.
Here are three strategies retailers can learn from big tech players to pump up on-site ad revenues.
Private labels gather steam: Consumers are buying more private label products than they were a year ago—seeing them as being on par with name brands.
On today's podcast episode, we give out some 2024 retail awards for the most must-visit store, the Gen Z darling, the best innovator, the small stuff worth sweating award, and the comeback story of the year. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.
From Temu’s rise to their interest in dupes, Gen Z prioritized affordability and convenience in 2024. Gen Z consumers also showed interest in in-person shopping, but crowded stores may be limiting their trips to brick-and-mortar retail.
Walmart looks to accelerate its ecommerce business in China: Working with Chinese delivery app Meituan should boost the retailer’s visibility and sales.
Zac Posen is putting his stamp on Gap: The retailer’s creative director launched GapStudio, a new line featuring elevated pieces that will appear in stores and online in spring.
November retail sales surge past expectations: Shoppers shifted their spending up a gear amid a flurry of deals and concerns over tariff-related price hikes.
OpenAI rolls out free search to capture shoppers during a peak ecommerce season, offering price comparisons and product links just when consumers need them most
Amazon, Starbucks workers threaten strikes as the labor movement loses steam: But mixed signals from Trump could raise unions' hopes as they fight for concessions.
Providers can invest in features like one-click checkout to boost their competitive positioning
This tie-up defies previous concerns about the viability of funding the BNPL industry
The service could help make users feel more comfortable making payments with the digital asset