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How time spent with media, device ownership, and media adoption stack up in China.

Despite having little presence in China, Google faces an antitrust probe amid a rising trade war, suggesting regulatory pressure could be used as a geopolitical bargaining tool.

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Mercado Libre will account for 66.5% of ecommerce sales in Argentina this year: Amazon sees an opportunity to chip away at that share by offering a $5 flat international shipping rate.

Amid real challenges, retailers get a glimmer of good news: Retail sales rose 4.2% YoY in January, and spending at restaurants and bars jumped 5.4% YoY.

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Latin America and Southeast Asia will dominate the top 10 list of countries with the fastest ecommerce growth in 2024. Five hail from Latin America, including three of the top five. And although Southeast Asia has tailed off overall, several of its countries are still booming. The Philippines will lead the world in ecommerce growth every year through 2027, and Malaysia will also hover near the top.

Shein regains access to India for the first time since 2020: The move comes at the same time that it faces significant challenges in both the US and EU.

Influencer marketing is maturing and diversifying. While the turmoil at TikTok and the escalating trade war are causing temporary uncertainty, the industry will remain resilient as momentum around influencer marketing grows.

Record holiday sales helped retailers, but purchasing patterns across income groups diverged starkly. Middle- and lower-income consumers grew more selective, carefully weighing where and when to spend amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, higher-income shoppers continued to spend freely.

Chipotle and Taco Bell鈥檚 same-store sales grew around 5% in Q4: Chipotle鈥檚 smoked brisket and Taco Bell鈥檚 nostalgic menu items proved to be customer magnets.

Millions of users in Brazil flock to the platform, but X鈥檚 potential comeback could steal the spotlight.