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Most consumers accept ads in streaming: An Attest study highlighted the growing preference for ad-supported options as streaming proves sustainable.

GenAI’s growth means everyday content generation could divert precious resources, with utilities quietly shifting the cost burden to households

Target’s disappointing Q1 sets the stage for a difficult year: Softer discretionary spending and backlash against its DEI rollback are challenging the retailer’s ability to manage tariffs.

Lowe’s expects to push past stiff headwinds this year: The retailer maintained its guidance of flat to 1% YoY comparable sales growth despite a stagnant housing market and macro uncertainty.

From ad analytics to secure data crunching, Google’s AI shows promise—though wide adoption hinges on performance, not just benchmarks

Amazon Music’s AI push is promising but fumbles the execution: Explore brings deeper fan engagement, but a clunky interface may keep it from stealing share from Spotify or YouTube Music.

The EU proposed a fee on small shipments: The new tax would add to the growing challenges facing Shein and Temu.

TJX shrugs off tariff impact as consumers choose value: The retailer expects economic volatility to create more opportunities to gain share.

Chase Media Solutions can grow its success by leaning into key advantages.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how tariffs are impacting the circular economy, if these trends will stick around, and which companies stand to benefit. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Sky Canaves and Analyst Rachel Wolff.

Though beauty has remained a relatively resilient category amid rising prices, tariffs could put a damper on that as they take hold. 29% of US adults say they’ll likely cut back on beauty/personal care spending if tariffs raise prices, according to February 2025 data from CivicScience. That’s why retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Target are boosting their beauty offerings to drive sales and increase customer loyalty. Here’s how.

51% of global shoppers say the top reason they shop in-store is to experience products firsthand before buying, according to February data from Criteo.

YouTube expands Premium Lite to more countries: The lower-cost tier aims to attract price-sensitive users without hurting ad revenues.