Amazon, Costco Wholesale, and other retailers now face an uphill battle to win recurring revenues in the era of subscription fatigue.

Albertsons’ earnings beat expectations as debate over its acquisition by Kroger rages on: A wave of antitrust concerns from consumers, employees, suppliers, and government officials is putting the deal in doubt.

Amazon can stake a claim as one of Canada’s top mass merchants, even without having physical stores. It has reached this milestone after more than three years of accelerated retail ecommerce in the country.

This report is a guideline to help marketers understand retail media through market size estimates, growth projections, and analysis of the complex landscape of buyers, sellers, and intermediaries.

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.

US retail sales grew 7.6% over the holiday season: Consumers diversified their spending due to inflation and a desire to return to pre-pandemic activities such as eating out.

Which retailers and brands won (or lost) in 2022? Retailers that catered to the budget or luxury ends of the price spectrum did well, while those that dealt in discretionary categories like apparel and electronics saw the biggest drop-off in consumer spending.

US consumers continue to spend: But they’re increasingly selective about their purchases, which is bad news for retailers selling pricey goods such as consumer electronics.

This report looks at 12 of Walmart’s most important business areas, examining their maturity, disruption of the market, leverage over partners, integration with other products, and five-year outlook.

Persistent inflation is weighing on foot traffic: Yet many brands continue to see strong growth thanks to their ability to deliver value and a great customer experience.

Inflation drives high-income consumers to trade down—and up: Affluent shoppers are spending more at Walmart and Aldi, but a strong dollar is keeping luxury demand robust.

Amazon’s Early Access Sale is primed for success: The event is expected to attract more shoppers—and spending—than ever before, despite competing sales from Target and Walmart.

Inflation will drive sales growth, but consumers are also spending more of their overall grocery dollars online.

In the US, digital retail media and the ecommerce channel are growing faster than any other major ad format except connected TV. This report analyzes our latest retail media forecast and examines the role market uncertainty could play in this space.

In our 2022 US Retail Sustainability Perceptions Benchmark report, we analyze the top sustainability features that consumers look for when shopping at general merchandise retailers.

Amazon lets shoppers get products delivered from nearby stores: The new program offers another benefit to Prime members at the same time it weaves other retailers into the Amazon ecosystem.

2022 will be another tricky year as retailers navigate a new set of challenges, including sustained inflation and inventory planning troubles. Total retail sales growth will slow across channels before returning to pre-pandemic levels next year.

Amazon throws antitrust regulators a bone: The retailer is drastically reducing how many items it sells under its own brands, which may help alleviate government scrutiny into its business practices.

PepsiCo and Costco take opposing approaches to inflation: The CPG giant is relying on higher prices to mitigate cost increases while the retailer focuses on retaining cost-conscious shoppers.

It’s a difficult landscape for retailers: We break down how some retailers have successfully navigated the shifting terrain—and why others couldn’t.