Amazon reached 235.0 million US unique visitors in June 2026, 67% more than second-place Walmart's 141.0 million and more than the six smallest sites in the top 10 combined, according to June data from Comscore.
AI automation and consolidation are shrinking advertising roles, while new openings demand broader technical skills and industry ties.
Physical stores still account for the vast majority of retail sales, but their role is evolving beyond the transaction. HUGO BOSS shows how immersive experiences can turn stores into destinations and give consumers new ways to engage with a brand.
Search is the primary way 34% of US shoppers navigate retailer websites, well ahead of promotions and deals at 23%, according to an April survey from Profitero.
On today’s podcast, we discuss how David’s Bridal is expanding across the wedding journey—from new services and revenue streams to different retail formats—while staying grounded in what customers actually want. What does it take to earn permission to enter new categories, stand out in a crowded market, and use customer insight to shape where a business grows next?
Potential forays into hospitality and other sectors aim to deepen engagement, but success depends on revitalizing core brands.
If AI-generated carts catch on, product placement could matter before shoppers ever see search results.
Chewy gains recurring sales, while Petco’s perks reset shows why redemption is not the goal.
A clunkier ordering experience shows how quickly poor mobile design can undermine loyalty and sales.
Marketers can focus holiday budgets on consumers most likely to visit stores and buy.
Consumers fear rejection more than the data warrants, leaving qualified applicants on the sidelines.
The Stride deal will let Chime control its banking experiences and prompt banks to lean into differentiators.
Consistent, candid product information from healthcare and pharma brands can help physicians address health misinformation that leads patients to refuse care and treatment.
NFL clips and highlights open cheaper ad space: The league’s international push focuses on content beyond live games.
Rich conversational intent is an asset, but limited placement visibility will curb broader adoption.
Destination marketers without an AI strategy will miss out on a high-intent audience.
Gen Z wants to travel, and they are willing to prioritize it. But strong demand doesn’t mean that younger travelers have unlimited budgets. Some 93% of Gen Z respondents either had a summer trip planned or intended to take one in 2026, according to Bank of America Institute data. Gen Z travel spending was also up roughly 8.5% YoY through June, per Bank of America, outpacing growth among other generations’ travel-related expenditures. But there is an important caveat: Hotel transaction growth has stalled despite spending increases, according to Bank of America. This suggests that higher prices, rather than a spike in travelling, are responsible for at least some of that growth.
US households spent an average of 3.5 hours a day on Netflix in June 2026, up from 3.1 hours in March and ahead of every rival service, according to a June survey from Comscore.
The creator economy has spent two decades as a testing ground for marketers. That phase is over, says Andrew Perlman, CEO of Recurrent Ventures, which owns creator brands including Donut, Bob Vila, and Futurum.
More inventory expands advertiser reach, but crowded breaks make frequency caps and refreshes essential.