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Retail & Ecommerce

Stitch Fix ended its 2022 fiscal year on a less-than-stellar note.

High-end luxury is having a moment. Consumers in this category haven’t been hurt by inflation the same way the average US consumer has, so brands need to elevate to hold onto them.

Two representatives introduced a house companion to the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, showcasing a broader desire to reform card fees.

Watch the on-demand replay of our webinar, The Great Realignment, as our analysts showcase how ecommerce, social media, fintech, and more are being transformed amid the market turmoil of 2022.

On today's episode, we discuss how social commerce is evolving, how many Americans buy things on social platforms, and the importance of native checkout. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of YouTube turning on the money hose for Shorts and how long TikTok can preserve its image as a fun app. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

Among US adults 34 and younger, 30% had used visual search for shopping as of August, and 12% used it regularly. By comparison, 22% of US adults overall had used the functionality, and 8% used it regularly.

Walmart has big plans to grow its ad business: Its ad tech platform is working with TikTok, Snap, and Roku to measure how social media and CTV advertising affect sales.

Issuers may need to balance meeting lending demand and protecting their balance sheets as more consumers hold onto credit card debt for longer.

During the Great Recession, widespread unemployment, declining housing values, and general uncertainty caused many changes in shopping behavior, and some of these changes were a surprise.

Retailers look for more ways to monetize their customer bases: Kroger, Sam’s Club, and Best Buy keep seeking new ways to entice advertisers to their retail media networks.

While discretionary sales of pet products suffered in the first half of 2022 due to inflation, sales of food and wellness products remained strong.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how to define luxury retail, how much luxury brands can raise their prices, and how they are elevating themselves. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four examples of luxury brands that are expanding their reach. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor.

Adyen will let its US merchants offer the payment method, which can help Block drive adoption as P2P growth slows.

FedEx sounds the alarm for a global recession: But the company’s misfortunes may owe more to strategic misfires than worsening economic conditions.

Instacart looks to extend its technological reach: At the same time, it also plans to focus most of its IPO on employees’ share to help it retain and attract talent.

Since May 2022, online grocery prices have risen faster than those of any other ecommerce category, per Adobe’s Digital Price Index. In July, the year-over-year price change for online grocery reached 13.4%, a record high for the year.

The consumer watchdog plans to regulate BNPL providers similarly to credit card issuers following a nearly yearlong investigation.

In hopes of beefing up its Marketplace presence, Walmart has added a new suite of ad tools, making it easier for smaller brands to join and sell on the platform.

Pinterest’s new “Don’t Don’t Yourself” ad campaign highlights the platform as a site for genuineness and creativity, while hinting at the darker sides of other social media networks.

Grocers seek to make inroads with lower-income consumers: Walmart, Albertsons, and BJ's Wholesale Club are among the retailers eyeing the sizable customer segment.