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Key stat: Price inclination for food away from home was up 3.8% YoY in October 2024, higher than the 1.1% increase in inflation for food at home, according to data from the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Abandoning its EV ambitions, Apple focuses on AI-driven services and devices, aiming to lead on-device innovation while navigating fierce competition and regulatory battles

It’s a tough time to be a mid-market restaurant chain: Consumers’ pullback on dining out has led Denny’s, TGI Friday’s, and Shari’s to close locations.

Capturing 88% of search traffic and 65.8% of browser use, Google shapes digital activity, though rising AI competitors and regulatory risks may challenge its supremacy.

Retail ecommerce sales include the sale of products and related services ordered using the internet, regardless of the fulfillment method. We exclude the following consumer categories from our definition of retail ecommerce sales:.

Fulfillment partnerships will give social commerce added traction. Amazon's partnerships with Meta, Snap, and Pinterest could make buying and fulfilling social orders easier and may lead to added growth. More apps with commerce also means more retail media networks. Many apps with commerce tools already have robust ad networks.

The FTC’s case against Southern Glazer’s could have profound implications for large retailers like Walmart and Costco: A successful suit could limit their ability to negotiate lower prices with suppliers, narrowing their advantage over smaller retailers.

Nontraditional healthcare companies will account for one-third of the primary care market by 2030: But some retailers and startups have struggled to make inroads—a cautionary tale for healthcare entrants.

Our take: While Amazon Fresh is making a significant push to appeal to shoppers’ price sensitivities, its limited store footprint puts it at a disadvantage compared with Walmart and pure-play grocers like Kroger and Albertsons, which can use their vast store and warehouse networks to offer speedy delivery as well as fulfillment options like click-and-collect.

Critical flaws in its flagship AI hardware force Nvidia into a rushed redesign, threatening delayed shipments and sparking doubts about the AI industry’s breakneck expansion.

AI agents are revolutionizing marketing with autonomous capabilities that go far beyond traditional automation. Organizations are implementing AI agents to boost workflow efficiency and prepare for a consumer marketplace increasingly mediated by AI.

Each generation navigates its health journey differently. Here’s what marketers need to know about tailoring their strategies to reach Gen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers at each stage.

FreeWheel debuts contextual marketplace: New tech enables privacy-friendly, precise ad targeting for streaming TV by analyzing video content in real time.