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Meta is also rolling out its AI Studio in the US, a platform that allows users to create, share, and discover customized AI characters for commercial and personal use and as extensions of creator personalities on Instagram.

Over 70% of US digital retailers believe AI-driven personalization and genAI will affect their business more than any other factor this year, per a December 2023 survey by Bolt. But implementation challenges must be overcome.

Probably not to target the US consumers. It's great for targeting Chinese consumers. Sara Lebow (14:22):. Right. Sky Canaves (14:22):. Because it is a leading lifestyle platform there, but I think where the social users and buyers end up will ultimately surprise us. Sara Lebow (14:31):. Yeah.

Ecommerce will account for nearly a quarter (24.5%) of US beauty retail sales by 2028, according to our October 2024 forecast.

As delivery speeds grow faster, loyalty鈥攁nd spending鈥攐nly deepen, making Amazon the default retailer for many of the 99.2 million US households that will belong to Prime this year.

Retail crime is out of control, UK retailers say: Their concerns are shared across the pond, as US businesses struggle to stem in-store and online theft.

Grocery is the second-largest ecommerce category we track, garnering $220.48 billion in 2025, according to our 鈥淯厂 Digital Grocery Forecast 2025鈥� report. Walmart is the top digital grocery retailer, capturing 31.6% of US grocery ecommerce sales in 2025, followed by Amazon (22.6%) and Kroger (8.6%).

Stronger sales from wealthier customers contributed to the 2.1% YoY growth in Walmart 鲍厂鈥� average ticket size, the biggest increase in over a year. Walmart鈥檚 ecommerce investments are bearing fruit. US ecommerce sales rose 22% YoY, thanks to strong adoption for its pickup and delivery services as well as growth in its marketplace and advertising businesses.

Over 20% of U.S. digital buyers (21.7%) will make a purchase off a livestream in 2025, according to an October 2024 蘑菇AV forecast.

Est茅e Lauder scrutinizes portfolio as losses pile up: The beauty company may sell some brands as it expands its presence on Amazon to reignite growth.

Also with us in the studio is Rachel Wolff. Hey, Rachel. Rachel Wolff (00:48):. Hey there. Thanks for having me. Sara Lebow (00:48):. Thanks for being here. And joining us from, well, I was going to say overseas, but it's over Lake Michigan, technically. Joining us from Chicago is Zak Stambor. Hey, Zak. Zak Stambor (01:00):. Hey, guys. Sara Lebow (01:01):.

Victoria鈥檚 Secret鈥檚 rebooted fashion show resonated with Gen Z: That, alongside the company鈥檚 efforts to expand and refresh its assortment, resulted in a solid holiday performance.

Quince raised $120 million in new funding: The retailer鈥檚 strategy of selling low-priced versions of high-end apparel and accessories is working.

US retail and ecommerce sales are getting back to their pre-pandemic growth trajectories, but consumer spending may be stunted amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Ecommerce has become a dominant sales channel in the pet industry, fueled by convenience and a broad range of online offerings. By 2028, nearly half of pet products sales will come from ecommerce.