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Retailers and commerce intermediaries are most likely to have access to granular, SKU-level data, which can unlock precise targeting capabilities鈥攁nd attract the budgets of consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands that make up a significant share of digital ad spend.

Instacart projects healthy order growth thanks to Uber partnership, affordability initiatives: But profitability is under pressure as ad growth slows and basket sizes shrink.

Domino鈥檚 inks deal with DoorDash to expand delivery reach: The partnership will put the pizza chain on track to reach its goal of $1 billion in sales from aggregator platforms by 2026.

TikTok Shop has emerged for many brands as a pivotal marketplace for discovery and sales. Some 50% of US consumers take product recommendation suggestions from influencers on TikTok Shop, according to February 2024 data from PartnerCentric.

Walmart ended 2024 on a high note: But 2025 could tell a different story, with tariff uncertainty and economic volatility on the horizon.

National Burrito Day is this Thursday: Chipotle鈥檚 success with the made-up holiday has driven competitors like Qdoba, Moe鈥檚 Southwest Grill, and even 7-Eleven to offer their own burrito-centric deals.

DoorDash vows to invest more in expansion: Strong Q4 revenues and orders boost momentum, but inflation and tariffs pose risks.

Private label brands are no longer just the cheaper alternatives sitting on store shelves. They've evolved into strategic assets that build customer loyalty, boost retailer margins, and increasingly compete with national brands on quality and design, not just price.

After years of turbulence, UK ecommerce sales are growing again, albeit slowly. And there won鈥檛 be a significant shift over the next five years.

The latest data and insights on spending, KPIs, and key consumer categories marketers need to compete in Mexico鈥檚 complex digital landscape.

Some dedicated digital buyers are going 鈥渙nline-only鈥� for consumer packaged goods (CPG) products, which will boost online category growth but could come at the cost of in-store sales. Perishables are driving the most frequent purchases. If retailers and delivery services can convince shoppers to buy perishables, they are more likely to convert infrequent digital grocery buyers into heavy users.

Memorial Day sales are live at Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and more: As consumers cut discretionary spending, retailers aim to boost sales through holiday-driven promotions.

Kroger benefited from shoppers鈥� deal-seeking behaviors in Q2: Despite a difficult operating environment, the grocer won over consumers with lower prices and expanded private label selections.

The stimulus plan includes spending-inducing initiatives in sectors such as tourism, childcare, and education; smart cities; and trade-in programs for purchasing consumer goods. In the midterm, retail sales will gradually strengthen, increasing 4.0% in 2026 and 4.4% by 2028.

The news: Global Payments rolled out a retail point-of-sale (POS) system under its Genius platform targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Our take: Despite that clout, as other merchant service providers also diversify their offerings through verticalized software, hardware, and partnership integrations, Global Payments鈥� Genius will enter a crowded POS space with its offerings nearly indistinguishable from Stripe鈥檚, Square鈥檚, or Toast鈥檚 hardware and software lineups.

Adidas is the latest retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack: Data breaches are always costly and disruptive, but they鈥檙e especially damaging in the current climate.