Retailers brace for headwinds: Companies ranging from Amazon to Whirlpool are preparing for multiple challenges that could pressure consumer spending and their bottom lines.
Oregon bill seeks to ban AI nurses: If passed, the bill could provide a framework for other states as they work to regulate the use of AI in healthcare settings.
Parents sue Walgreens, OptumRx over son’s death: They allege that a sudden price hike of his asthma medication made it unaffordable. The lawsuit will put more pressure on regulators to lower medication costs and improve drug pricing transparency.
Key stat: After being inspired by something they saw on TV, almost three-fourths of US viewers (71.5%) either searched online to consider purchasing it, purchased it, or both, according to an August 2024 survey from Shopsense AI and EMARKETER.
Amazon’s ad business expands: Ad sales were up 18% YoY to $17.28 billion, fueled by retail media and Prime Video ads.
Apple risks consumer trust—and security breaches—if it gives the UK a back door to iCloud, but noncompliance invites legal action.
OpenAI hopes the Super Bowl can boost usage: Its first-ever spot coincides with a rebrand and rollout of ChatGPT search.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much is too much when it comes to AI-generated ads, the relationship between how much people notice ads versus how intrusive they find them, and the main reason consumers say they feel “ignored” by marketers. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Director of Reports Editing Rahul Chadha, and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolff. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
The Blackberry-esque device offers an e-ink display and physical keyboard but faces delays and a lack of FCC approval.
The platform warns that shifting search algorithms and mixed DEI expectations could hurt user growth and brand perception.
One-third of US shoppers stay updated on their favorite brands by proactively visiting their website, according to a September 2024 survey from Gale Group.
Amazon sees storm clouds ahead: The retailer's weak guidance raises red flags for a broad swath of companies—suggesting that retail headwinds could be more widespread than expected.
We examine how some smaller financial institutions can outperform their larger counterparts.
Department stores face an uphill battle as discounters, online retailers take share: Our Industry KPIs show foot traffic declined during the holiday season, emphasizing the sector’s challenges.
Tariffs on Chinese goods could hurt Google, Meta: Chinese retailers Temu and Shein are two of the companies’ top ad spenders.
The wallet has pushed to capture more payment volume from inbound travelers to China and Chinese travelers abroad
Adding a premium card and other changes could help to improve the program’s profitability
The payments provider maintained impressive POS growth given heightened competition in the space