43% of shoppers worldwide say difficulty assessing product quality is the main reason they avoid buying certain products on online marketplaces, making it the leading barrier to purchase, according to a January report from ChannelEngine and Sapio Research.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Amazon right now: Can it maintain its ad revenue momentum in 2026? Is AI spending a problem? Is it ready for agentic commerce? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analysts Marisa Jones and Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
In a deal-saturated market, differentiation is essential.
Changing rewards tiers target the emerging affluent.
The retailer delivered its first annual sales rise since 2020, but slipping active customers signal growth isn’t yet secure.
Nearly 25% of US sales are now online, fueled by speed and scale
Heavy investments in its crypto tech stack are bearing fruit.
The secondhand marketplace is being snapped up by eBay to bolster its standing among Gen Z shoppers.
Heavy investments in its crypto tech stack are bearing fruit.
Revenue hit $1.08B, but losses and soft guidance sank shares as credit stress ticked up.
Omnicom's scale expanded faster than organic growth; its IPG deal-driven revenue surge contrasts with modest underlying performance in its core business.
The FDA’s plans for broader access of medications could boost convenience, but also raise safety risks and drug costs.
Walmart’s ad business is entering its scale phase: Growth is moderating, but monetization is broadening across search, display, offsite, and CTV.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what stood out most about how people shopped this past holiday season, what feels fundamentally different about the upcoming holiday season, what real personalization at scale looks like for retailers, and why AI matters even more during the holidays. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and Principal Analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor.
The marketplace is pausing plans to force merchants to use its fulfillment services after considerable backlash.
Lowe’s, Airbnb, and Expedia are using installments to unlock hesitant spend.
Home Depot tightens bonus guidelines and cuts roles, while Lowe’s trims corporate staff to weather continued housing headwinds.
66% of UK/US parents say their children ages 10-15 significantly influence clothing, shoes, and accessories purchases, making it the top category where Gen Alpha sways family spending, according to a November 2025 study from Teneo.
Core delivery surges, but integration expenses and investments squeeze near-term profits.
To win, brands must defend share with sharper innovation and younger consumer capture.