Younger adults mostly use these health features, but older adults' faster uptake points to untapped demand.
Wayfair and QVC set “Christmas in July” events, but frequent promotions risk shopper fatigue and weaker returns.
Housing partnerships open land-constrained markets while influencing shopping habits early.
Commercial credit cards that highlight payment speed and flexibility can snag loyalty.
US consumers shifting toward digital payments creates an opening for pay-by-bank to gain traction.
Visa Stablecoin Platform makes it easier for non-consortium payment providers to offer OpenUSD.
Only 11% cite influencers as a purchase driver, making value and product credibility more important.
Toyota Group drew 9.2 million unique US visitors in April, edging Ford's 9.0 million in a near dead heat for the largest auto-manufacturer audience, according to a June report from Comscore.
AI buying agents create coverage gaps, prompting insurers to define liability before courts do.
As delivery markets mature, acquiring Delivery Hero strengthens Uber's global platform and its appeal to multinational advertisers.
Retail media drives discovery: In-store digital ads help shoppers find new products, giving CPG brands fresh ways to earn attention beyond planned buys.
Chipotle turns fan attention into first-party data.
Premium demand gives airlines confidence to pass fuel costs to travelers.
Strong discretionary spending contrasts with weaker grocery demand and high fuel bills.
High cash-back multiples for groceries and gas helps connect with consumers focusing on essential spending.
Wallets and retailers have been reluctant to adopt NFC tech given barriers and incumbents’ extreme dominance.
On today’s podcast, we discuss how consumers decide what’s worth buying, why we spend hours trying to save $10 on groceries but think nothing of spending thousands on a vacation, how uncertainty influences the way people make decisions, and why being a smart shopper is becoming part of our identity. Tune in for a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Grace Broadbent, and Ayelet Fishbach, Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
AI research has moved from novelty to habit in the shopping journey, and it's changing more than where consumers start looking. It's changing who wins.
Fewer buyers and more borrower stress make grants, buydowns, and servicing key differentiators.
Richemont posts standout growth as consumers favor investment-worthy pieces.