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Eli Lilly adds Alzheimer鈥檚 treatments, resources to D2C platform: Lilly is progressing its D2C online offerings even as lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of drugmaker-telehealth partnerships.

Click-and-collect purchases have become an entrenched part of online shopping. The share of ecommerce orders fulfilled from and picked up at store locations is on the rise again and growing slightly faster than overall ecommerce. In 2028, we expect the share to match the 2020 peak of 9.0%, per our forecast.

Retail media growth spurs demand for ad tech talent: Channel expansion and rising client expectations create need for jobs in performance marketing and ad buying.

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.

JD saw strong double-digit YoY growth in 鈥渕ost of our product categories as well as key metrics, such as our quarterly active users and shopping frequency,鈥� CEO Sandy Xu said in a statement. Behind the numbers: JD鈥檚 upbeat earnings mirror a similar report from Alibaba, which saw a sizable uptick in both new customers and orders in Q4 as shoppers appeared more eager to spend.

The beauty industry is shifting its approach to aging consumers, moving beyond traditional anti-aging messaging to embrace more inclusive, health-focused approaches. "Ageism is the only 'ism' that every person can experience. Aging is a universal experience," said Jacynth Bassett, founder and CEO of Ageism Is Never In Style, on a recent "Behind the Numbers" podcast.

Conagra鈥檚 Q1 miss reflects the challenging environment for CPGs: The company鈥檚 sales and volumes declined as 蝉丑辞辫辫别谤蝉鈥� shift to private labels looks set to last.

Affirm teams up with JPMorgan to expand BNPL reach: The partnership will help the fintech keep pace with Klarna and capitalize on growing demand for flexible payment options.

While Zara鈥攍ike Mango鈥攊s better insulated from headwinds given its focus on attracting more affluent shoppers and diversified manufacturing base, it will still face a difficult environment for discretionary spending, as trade wars and economic fears push consumers to focus on necessities.

Self-pay patients can now get discounted Wegovy at retail pharmacies: It鈥檚 a smart play on the part of Novo Nordisk to make its GLP-1 available at pharmacies where most consumers still get their prescriptions. Will rival Eli Lilly follow suit?

Okay, so we've talked about rapid growth in beauty and wellness, particularly in e-commerce, which according to our forecast will account for one in $4 spent on beauty and cosmetics in 2028. But there's more to the expansion of beauty and skincare on the whole than just selling more products to existing consumers. We're seeing this industry branch out and find new consumers to sell to. (01:50):.

European streaming platform DAZN will spend more on sports rights than any other service worldwide, per February 2025 data from Ampere Analysis.

Timing ad buys to seize on key engagement windows: Our Industry KPI data reveals Gen Z has predictable spikes in searches for apparel, gaming content.

Beyond that, the broader trade war risks fueling price hikes across the board, making shoppers more hesitant to splurge on discretionary purchases鈥攊ncluding alcohol. Go further: Read our FAQ: How Trump Tariffs on Latin American Imports Will Affect US Brands.

The retailer is currently offering shoppers 50% off everything on Haul, following prior discounts of as much as 90%. Given that everything on the marketplace is priced under $20, Amazon is likely losing money for now on each order as it tries to undercut Temu and Shein. But that bet could pay off in the long term if it convinces shoppers to make Amazon their first port of call for ultra-cheap goods.

Echo users can no longer block voice data sharing as Amazon quietly makes off-device processing mandatory to train Alexa+.

Consumers are starting their Halloween shopping earlier, but they are expected to spend slightly less than last year, indicating that while excitement is high, consumers are more budget-conscious. Retailers can capture this early and cautious spending by offering competitive prices, prioritizing in-store promotions, and creating a one-stop Halloween shopping destination.

Beijing鈥檚 stimulus measures provided a boost to retail sales in February: But China鈥檚 economy isn鈥檛 out of the woods yet.

Retailers looking to capitalize on retail media鈥檚 growth opportunities need to understand the market developments, formats, and challenges shaping ad spending in Latin America.

But the popularity of TikTok Shop, which is integrated with TikTok Live, has kept growth in consumer adoption of livestream shopping in the double digits. We expect that US livestream buyers will surpass 60 million by 2028. Click here to view our full forecast for US livestreaming retail ecommerce buyers.