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With always-on AI, Meta鈥檚 next smart glasses could normalize surveillance as convenience鈥攅specially in a lax US regulatory climate.

Consumers pulled back on dining out in Q1: Restaurant Brands faced headwinds but saw an April rebound, while Krispy Kreme is changing course to regain momentum.

Despite being a leader in AI use, the BNPL provider said leaning on AI for customer service lowered support quality

The CFPB will reportedly ask a federal court to vacate the rule鈥攕ide-stepping the lengthy rescinding process and setting back open banking indefinitely.

Studio and linear remain a dark cloud for WBD and Paramount: Revenues were down YoY for both companies, but streaming remains a beacon of hope.

Spending on prescription drugs in the US grew 11.4% last year: IQVIA projects spending to keep increasing through 2029. Lowering Rx costs is emerging as a key priority for the Trump admin鈥攎uch to the dismay of pharma.

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years: The convenience store + pharmacy model is broken. Success in this space for standalone pharmacies will hinge on providing a first-rate experience for customers buying medications while reformatting stores to prioritize health and wellness products instead of household items and snacks.

To compete, fintech still must measure up against regulated and consumer-favorite card-linked installment plans.

Mercado Libre鈥檚 retail business is thriving: Advertising revenues rose 50% YoY in Q1, and there鈥檚 ample room for growth.

Advertisers battle economic difficulties as they head into upfront negotiations.

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Disney鈥檚 streaming bundle is driving subscriber gains and lower churn: But fiscal caution and ad headwinds may limit future momentum.

Many workers embrace genAI tools like ChatGPT in secret to gain an edge, raising concerns around job insecurity, workplace transparency, and growing cybersecurity risks.

WPP could rebrand GroupM as WPP Media: The change may benefit WPP, but rebranding alone won鈥檛 solve all of its problems.

Insights from IAB NewFronts: Streaming and AI innovation are transforming marketing鈥攂ut in a period of rapid change and economic unrest, adaptation is key.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss how tariffs will impact private labels, if private label still a synonym for 鈥渁ffordable鈥�, and some unofficial awards for the 5 most interesting private label players. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves and Analyst Arielle Feger.

23% of marketers cite internal budget constraints as their biggest challenge when determining creator compensation, according to a February Traackr survey.

Consumers stick with retail brands that reflect their identity, act with integrity, and make them feel good鈥攅specially when those brands recognize loyal customers. Perks like early access matter, but tech like AI only resonates when it genuinely makes shopping easier. To keep people engaged, brands should focus on making all customers鈥攆rom high earners to rural shoppers鈥攆eel seen and valued. Here鈥檚 how consumers view their favorite brands and how brands can provide more value to loyal customers.

VSCO鈥檚 new AI moodboard blends image editing and teamwork鈥攑ositioning it as an unexpected contender in marketing workflows without triggering AI fatigue.

US sales on Shein and Temu fell sharply following price increases: The decline is an unwelcome sign as both marketplaces fight to stay relevant with shoppers.

SNAP rollbacks could shrink grocery baskets and curb discretionary spend: With household spending already under strain, further benefit cuts risk triggering a broader pullback in consumer demand.

ThredUp sees a big opportunity ahead: Steep tariffs on China and the closing of the de minimis loophole will drive up prices for new products, which could be a boon to the resale platform.

A growing majority worry AI will distort news, cut jobs, and mislead audiences鈥攑ressuring media brands to prioritize transparency and human oversight in AI use.

Disney鈥檚 domestic parks fueled Q2 strength: International results lagged, but a capital-light Abu Dhabi expansion points to future opportunity.