Nordstrom ended the year on a high note: The retailer’s banner comparable sales rose 5.3% YoY in Q4, and off-price Rack’s comps increased 3.5%.
Private equity is reshaping the agency landscape: As holding companies exit some service categories, PE firms see AI-driven agencies as high-growth investment opportunities.
YouTube is positioning itself as an all-in-one streaming platform, attracting advertisers and reshaping VOD consumption habits.
The explosion of softPOS is reshaping the POS landscape and forcing hardware and software providers to pivot
It’s a major win for the P2P player as the Trump administration dismantles the agency
The BNPL provider has made strong inroads in the US but faces steep obstacles in growing its market share
Pinterest will start labeling AI-generated images: The change is likely an attempt to maintain the platform’s user base without sacrificing the lucrative potential of AI.
Delaware-based WSFS Bank and Greenlight to offer financial education to kids.
Tariffs could add $12,000 to new car prices, drive up costs for electronics, and inflate grocery bills. Marketers must pivot to value-driven messaging as economic uncertainty reshapes spending.
Walmart bought a mall, Coca-Cola launched a soda, and Nike partnered with SKIMS in February, marking some of the month’s most interesting retail moves. Here are the eight most interesting retailers and brands from last month, as ranked on our “Behind the Numbers” podcast.
Best Buy faces stiff headwinds: The consumer electronics giant warned of higher prices due to President Trump’s new tariffs, which will likely crimp demand.
Microsoft, Google enhance genAI offerings for clinicians: We examine the race between startups, health tech companies, and Big Tech giants to show healthcare organizations how their AI tools will drive efficiency-–and why Microsoft could have a leg up on the competition.
Medical misinformation ‘infodemic’ on social media: Influencers are promoting misleading information about medical tests. Here’s what healthcare and pharma brands should be doing to combat it.
Eli Lilly’s Oscars commercial slams unapproved drugs like compounded GLP-1s: The ad could help pharma companies rebuild trust with consumers.
Rising Airbnb rentals and Tinder’s weak ID verification create unchecked spaces for misuse. Colombia’s tourism boom worsens the problem as traffickers exploit platform anonymity and operate freely.
Oscars viewership falls 7% but improves across younger demographics: The ratings decline doesn’t necessarily mean that live events are a lost cause.
On Running’s marathon win streak continues in Q4: The buzzy running brand reported record profits and a 36% YoY jump in sales, with some help from Roger Federer and Zendaya.
25% of US adults consider Facebook the most influential social media platform for purchasing decisions, putting it just ahead of TikTok (21%) and Instagram (20%), according to Relex.