Only 12% of North American merchants accept cryptocurrency at checkout, trailing even cash on delivery, according to a March report from the Merchant Risk Council.
TikTok Shop's low prices came with shaky trust, but the budget retailer is maturing into a serious marketplace and attracting partnerships.
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Sam’s Club and BJ’s aim to show that samples and screens drive sales.
By betting on Inner Circles, Snap aligns social commerce with Gen Z habits, though shopping isn’t a natural Snapchat behavior.
Potential 10% APR cards are symbolic compliance with Trump’s demand, not a real shift in credit pricing.
Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol promises a common standard for agentic commerce. But AI-driven checkout will remain small for the foreseeable future, keeping the focus on how AI influences discovery rather than where transactions are completed.
Social, genAI, and microdramas surge, showing where consumer spend—and ads—are headed.
The deal expands PayPal merchants’ reach across agentic platforms, tightening its grip on AI-driven discovery and checkout.
Debit-linked installments mirror credit card tools, widening access for Gen Z and debit-first shoppers.
A free myDG Delivery offer is part of a bigger ecommerce and media play.
Microsoft’s in-game advertising dream gets its first test via two minutes of preroll ads per hour of cloud gaming playtime.
Quick-service and casual dining chains are kicking off the year by leaning hard into affordability, rolling out value menus and tiered meal deals to win back price-sensitive customers. Brands like Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Red Robin are spotlighting lower-cost options and limited-time offers as sticker shock reshapes dining habits. The shift comes as consumers pull back: 44% of lower-income consumers are dining out less. Chains that can balance sharp pricing with traffic-driving offers may keep consumers coming, while those that can't risk losing relevance.
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The platform aims to woo more sellers by proving it can drive significant sales, in addition to viral trends.
Earlier this month, the Trump administration released its latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking a shift in nutrition guidance toward whole foods, protein-rich diets, and reduced consumption of added sugars and highly processed foods. These changes may shape consumer expectations and food industry strategy over the next five years, influencing purchase decisions, brand trust, and competitive positioning across the food ecosystem.
Pinterest shifts to yield; its leadership change reinforces focus on performance, commerce, and higher ARPU.
The athleisure retailer pulled yet another line of leggings after complaints that they were too sheer.
AI tools are now shaping real shopping decisions, not just aiding product discovery or big-ticket buys.
Given the economic climate, value will remain top-of-mind for most consumers through this year. And retailers can tailor loyalty programs and other promotions to answer some economic challenges caused by tariffs and rising prices.