UK inflation eased in November: However, there is no shortage of challenges facing UK merchants and consumers, including a recent rail strike.
What were Big Tech healthcare players up to in 2022? We review the most prominent healthcare developments from Big Tech entities in the past year and preview what’s on deck for 2023.
European Commission probes Broadcom’s VMware acquisition: Investigations could derail consolidation and spur the UK’s CMA and the US' FTC to undertake their own antitrust queries, possibly delaying the merger.
There were 559 original scripted TV series made in the US in 2021, according to FX Networks. That’s more than twice the number made a decade prior.
After experiencing a boom during the pandemic, the subscription frenzy has begun to fade as consumers grow weary of the Stitch Fixes and Blue Aprons of the world. Has the category lost its way? Or is there hope on the horizon? Let’s take a look.
The government hopes sweeping changes for Britain's banks will give the sector a lift. But it could expose lenders to more risk.
Visa has recorded double-digit increases in global friendly fraud incidents so far in 2022—a concerning trend for merchants and issuers.
Amazon provides a promising sign for the future of clean rooms: Its Web Services clean room is a bet that the tech will please regulators and advertisers.
The digital advertising landscape is shifting and it’s every person for themselves in a fight to the top. Let’s get to know the players and place our bets on who will win the battle royale for ad dollars.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the state of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) union, whether Gen Z will be BNPL users for life or migrate to credit cards, and the stumbling blocks the new payment method faces. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us four of their very specific—and potentially risky—predictions about BNPL in 2023. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Grace Broadbent.
Our latest forecast shows the global monthly Twitter user base will shrink 3.9% next year and 5.1% in 2024. “Users will start to leave the platform next year as they grow frustrated with technical issues and the proliferation of hateful or other unsavory content,” said our principal analyst Jasmine Enberg.
Big retail players jockey for healthcare positioning: We look back at noteworthy advancements made by retail health companies this year and how the top players stack up going into 2023.
Consumers want a one-stop-shop health management platform: But will diverse healthcare stakeholders band together to bring such a solution to market?
Reimbursement barriers impede remote patient monitoring growth: Health systems must prove their remote monitoring programs are effective—especially if they want state Medicaid programs to provide coverage.
One healthcare prediction we got wrong for 2022: We look back over the year to see what didn’t happen, per our 2021 prognoses.
Healthcare predictions we got right for 2022: As we expected, the lines between healthcare and retail blurred, and consumers cozied up with connected health devices. We detail other predictions we got right for the year.
A reality check for consumer confidence on cybersecurity: Consumers give too much trust to companies and services handling their data. A study reveals security education needs to be updated.
Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard in what could essentially create a video game monopoly has many, including the Federal Trade Commission, keeping a close eye on the gaming industry. The $68.7 billion acquisition would give Microsoft a leadership position with franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush Saga, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.
We delve into six trends to watch as banks fight for top-notch employees from an ever-shrinking talent pool.
Amazon is the latest company to copy TikTok: The retailer is adding a continuous, shoppable feed to its app to enhance product discovery and grow sales.