Consumer spending surged in March: But the rapid decline in consumer sentiment and likely surge in inflation is sure to slow that momentum in the coming months.

Temu pulls its Google Shopping ads: The escalating US-China trade war puts the company’s business model at risk and threatens ad giants like Meta and Google.

UK regulators approve Shein IPO in a victory for China: While it may be too late for the fast-fashion retailer, the move could put the UK in China’s good graces and protect it from the worst of the trade war.

Trump quadruples de minimis duties on Chinese imports as trade war escalates rapidly: The new fees will not only erase Shein’s and Temu’s price advantage, but also hit US businesses hard.

If ad dollars shrink, Meta and others may need to ditch risky side projects and focus on scalable, affordable services to survive the slowdown

The end of de minimis is nigh: The rule that fueled the rise of Temu and Shein is set to end on May 2.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fast-growing and lucrative ecommerce market. To tap into growth in the country, retailers and brands need to understand what motivates consumers.

In this report, we explore the world’s top region for retail and ecommerce, Asia-Pacific. Read on for a closer look at the markets in China, India, the Philippines, and more.

Retail ended 2024 on a high note as mobile shopping drove ecommerce sales and stores staged a comeback. Will the 2025 holiday season be as fruitful?

Cross-border buyer numbers are rising in Europe as shoppers seek value and variety—but consumer expectations and regulatory changes could challenge future growth.

Forever 21’s long-shot plan to emerge from bankruptcy involves copying Shein: The fast-fashion retailer plans to adopt an ecommerce-only model if it fails to find a buyer to manage its stores.

Amazon and Walmart dominate the landscape, but the other half of US ecommerce sales is still up for grabs.

Chinese retailers continue to see the US as an expansion opportunity: But they face higher barriers to entry, including the need for a fully diversified supply chain.

Temu burst onto the US retail scene in September 2022, winning over shoppers with ultra-low prices and aggressive ad campaigns. But while its initial growth was fueled by new customers, its long-term success is now driven by repeat buyers.

Shein is in trouble: The fast-fashion marketplace’s profits fell nearly 40% in 2024, even without the impact of de minimis changes and higher US tariffs.

The digital landscape in Europe is slowing, but opportunities for advertisers, brands, and retailers still exist. Knowing where to look to achieve the best outcomes will be paramount.

This week, consumers are concerned about tariffs but continue shopping via mobile and on low-price retailers associated with China. Consumers are also less focused on fast delivery and flocking to Google for reviews.

In our first edition of the Global Digital Index, created in partnership with the RLC Global Forum, we explore retail and ecommerce in the Gulf States of the Middle East.

A lot happens in a week, so every Friday we're going to analyze all the new data and provide you with some of the key takeaways. Welcome to the Friday 5. This week, Temu and Shein get a scare, consumers use buy now, pay later (BNPL) apps to discover new products, and Super Bowl viewers don’t really care about ads for AI products or services.

Chinese ecommerce platforms seek new paths for growth: Temu expands into South Korea amid challenges in Western markets.