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Marketplaces will continue to expand their share of US retail ecommerce as new players with roots in China vie for prominence.

Walmart鈥檚 brand refresh reflects its retail evolution: Its visual update accompanies initiatives to enhance ecommerce capabilities and lure more affluent and Gen Z shoppers.

Kohl鈥檚 new CEO faces a tough challenge: The department store鈥檚 sales have declined for 11 consecutive quarters as it struggled to attract new shoppers without alienating long-standing customers.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how shopping will get even more social, how brands will be fighting their way into your messaging apps, and more. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg and Senior Analyst Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

A lot can happen in a week. Rue21鈥檚 customer overlap with TikTok Shop could position the brand to benefit from a potential TikTok ban. Meanwhile, Gen Z consumers are increasingly choosing alcohol-free lifestyles, reflecting health-conscious preferences. Cost-consciousness drives brand switching, but convenience remains key in purchase decisions. Here are five stats that caught our eye this week.

Thailand finds itself in the luxury spotlight as China鈥檚 luster fades: The country鈥檚 booming luxury travel market and growing number of ultra-wealthy shoppers is heightening the appeal.

Physical stores matter most for driving awareness. But online, social media platforms outrank multibrand retailers鈥� digital channels in driving product discovery, with the most pronounced impact among Gen Z shoppers.

The National Retail Federation鈥檚 (NRF) Big Show closed earlier this week, bringing together retailers, tech companies, and industry experts to discuss the future of retail. Key takeaways included Gen Z鈥檚 influence on shopping, which will last even if TikTok goes away, the accelerating trend cycle, hesitation to adopt new payment technologies, and the transformation of digital grocery. Here are four takeaways from the event.

Brands and retailers need to understand what customers expect from the ecommerce experience鈥攁nd how to deliver on it. This infopack provides the most relevant information to help you navigate the opportunities in ecommerce.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the election influenced consumers' shopping habits, why returns spiked, and some way too early predictions for the 2025 holiday season. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Zak Stambor and Analyst Rachel Wolff.

DoorDash aims to transform how brands connect with customers through two new partnerships intended to make ads more relevant and shopping more personalized.

Department stores are the most popular destination for personal luxury goods purchases, with 44.5% of US adults shopping in-person and 33.2% shopping on department store websites or apps, according to 鈥淭he 蘑菇AV Luxury Survey鈥� conducted by Bizrate Insights in August 2024.

The divide between top-tier brands and the rest of the luxury industry is widening: Companies like Brunello Cucinelli are outpacing the market as wealthy shoppers spend freely.

Charlotte Tilbury takes aim at dupe culture: The brand鈥檚 latest campaign encourages shoppers to buy the real thing, even as retailers and manufacturers double down on cheaper alternatives.

Here are six charts that explore ecommerce in Europe by region, including our latest rankings of European markets by total digital sales.

Established brands pivot to reembrace wholesale, while digital natives鈥攆acing rising ad costs鈥攕truggle to find their second act.

How can brands and retailers succeed in the new era of mobile-first ecommerce?