56 million US shoppers have abandoned carts over dearth of payment options, making broader wallet support a checkout necessity.

Lower items per order and weaker delivery sales show diners are becoming more selective.

Cost cuts could fund lower prices and store upgrades, but reversing share losses will require stronger reasons to visit.

Restaurant prices rose 3.4% YoY in July, while grocery prices rose 2.6%, a 0.8-point gap that's less than half what it was last winter, according to an August report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wraps and creator content are helping reconnect the brand with Gen Z, though a sustained recovery remains unproven.

Slower growth is prompting more investment and new functional drinks as PepsiCo tries to sustain the brand's relevance.

Its airport lounges could build brand recall, though limited physical exposure may blunt its impact.

They are creating a new training model to prepare future physicians to use AI in patient care.

AI companies and healthcare providers must ensure transparency about how health information is used and make it easy to revoke or delete access.

Trusted short-form content appeals to Gen Z, giving platforms a way to engage viewers between releases.

Integrated media, data, and AI attract major accounts, leaving smaller rivals to prove their value.

The expansion brings more campaign goals under AI, making independent performance checks imperative.

As media consumption fragments across connected TV (CTV) platforms, age brackets alone fail to capture consumer motivation. For years, CTV advertising has operated on a foundational assumption: demographic cohorts such as age, gender, and income are the best proxy for consumer intent. That assumption still shapes buying today: nearly 30% of US marketers prioritize demographic targeting for CTV ads, almost three times more than contextual approaches, per a July 2025 Gracenote survey.

Retailers are solidifying their market lead as digital ad spending approaches $150 billion. US retail advertisers have increased total spending, largely due to a concentration on digital.

Automakers' TV ad reach among 25- to 34-year-olds grew 12.38% YoY in June, the fastest of any age group, according to a June survey from Samba TV.

EMARKETER's Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards recognize brands that stood out in September across three categories: most impactful campaign, best in-real-life initiative, and greatest under-the-radar move.

Universal Standard’s latest collection shows strong demand for larger sizes even as other apparel brands cut back.