Over half of retailers plan to raise prices this year: But any additional profitability may be wiped out by declining consumption from cash-strapped shoppers.

Snapchat sees user bump amid economic headwinds: Company outlines the steps it’s taking to bolster direct-response ad performance.

Shopify delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4: But the company’s efforts to turn around its lackluster 2022 remain a work in progress due to the tough economic environment.

Inflation hasn’t made a dent in travel demand: Airbnb, Marriott, and United all reported strong Q4 earnings despite higher prices for airfare and lodging.

Inflation is changing anxious consumers’ financial goals. Banks can play a big role in helping them feel supported.

Amazon reportedly laid off about 20% of Zappos’ workforce in January: The retail giant is cutting costs at Zappos and elsewhere as it recalibrates for slower growth.

After touting a recession-proof business model, the BNPL firm slashed 19% of its workforce and will restructure to the tune of $39M.

Several indicators suggest consumer spending remains strong: Consumer sentiment hit a 13-month high in February and retail sales appeared to pick up in January.

Consumers are trading down to value-oriented QSR brands: That trend helped Yum Brands and Subway post strong gains in Q4, while higher-priced restaurants like Chipotle disappointed.

Generous returns policies have encouraged shoppers to buy online, but an unsustainable wave of returned goods is forcing retailers to rethink their strategies.

Partnering with StepChange will help support struggling customers, but it raises questions around the harm BNPL can cause.

Retail layoffs garner headlines but they’re not the full picture: The number of people working in retail continues to grow—we break it down.

Amazon’s revenues rose 9% in Q4: While the company’s highly profitable retail media business continued its upward trend line, ecommerce sales fell 2% YoY.

Amazon seems poised to beat its lowered expectations: While the retail giant predicted its slowest-ever holiday season growth, analysts expect the retail giant’s Q4 sales still rose 6% YoY.

Grocers are less willing to put up with price hikes as inflation eases: Whole Foods is the latest retailer to ask suppliers to lower prices to relieve pressure on consumers.

Embedded finance fintechs and those with disruptive potential are still attracting investment despite the funding decline.

The Chinese economy shows signs of life: While that’s good news for retailers after flat growth last year, many are adopting conservative strategies to protect their bottom lines.

We expect retail sales growth to slow to 2.9% this year: That pullback in spending is leading retailers to cut staff to protect their bottom lines.

Search ads and retail media to aid Western Europe advertisers: Economic uncertainty to bolster use of ad channels that can deliver solid returns in 2023.

Consumers expect to spend nearly 10% more on Valentine’s Day this year: And nearly one-third plan to give the gift of an experience, the highest share ever.