71% of US marketers say establishing ethical and privacy standards is the top step for preparing for AI agent-led commerce, according to an October 2025 survey from ANA and The Harris Poll.
37.2% of US adults say they're most likely to shop via Instagram, making it the top social commerce platform, ahead of TikTok (30.5%), according to a September 2025 survey from Power Digital Marketing.
Regulatory crackdowns and trade barriers threaten growth—but its consumer appeal remains strong.
A new policy bans buy-for-me bots without permission, as the retailer looks to control the agentic shopping experience.
The brand is banking on price, simplicity, and selection to win cautious consumers.
This FAQ addresses what financial services marketers, strategists, and insights professionals need to know about credit card trends, payment networks, and marketing opportunities in 2026.
Health and wellness is the only category where plans to increase spending outweigh plans to cut back in 2026, according to December 2025 data from CivicScience. That’s why retailers are stepping up their investments in wellness-driven products, services, and in-store experiences, trying to capitalize on consumers’ resolutions well into the new year.
Protein-forward menus and store upgrades aim to create new occasions beyond habitual morning visits.
On today's podcast episode, we introduce our 'Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards', or the U.M.R.A.s, for the 'Most Impactful Campaign', 'Best IRL Initiative', and 'Greatest Under-the-Radar Move'. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wolff.
Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how AI will automate credit card rewards personalization and what happens when Agentic AI turns mobile banking into a personal financial concierge. Join the discussion with guest host Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Grace Broadbent, and Principal Analyst Tiffani Montez.
In the coming year, experts believe retailers will aim to consolidate their operations and link retail media silos with broader organizations.
This FAQ examines the current state of drone delivery, why scaling has proven difficult, and what retail strategists should consider before making investment decisions.
Companies are cutting jobs to manage costs amid uneven demand and persistent margin pressure.
The global last-mile delivery market is valued at approximately $201 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 12% compound annual rate through 2029. For retailers competing with Amazon's delivery dominance, mastering last-mile logistics is no longer optional.
Pinterest’s AI pivot looks defensive: Workforce cuts aim to fund automation, but investors remain unconvinced that AI investment alone will restore growth momentum.
The deal helps Affirm scale in-store and online volume and push back against Klarna’s fast-growing debit card play.
These deals helps Affirm scale in-store and online volume and push back against Klarna’s fast-growing debit card play.
Mastercard bets AI recommendations are the clearest near-term use case for banking clients.
The shift signals a move from store-first to infrastructure-first retail.
The company expects a challenging operating environment due to geopolitical tensions and volatility.