Amazon will dominate, but rivals are poised to draw deal-driven shoppers.
Energy-driven inflation erodes consumers’ purchasing power, clouding H2 demand.
More shoppers are comfortable letting AI assistants filter brand communications and product recommendations.
Wing expansion to 20 markets tests speed as a niche advantage.
Issuers can win back volume on purchases too big for a credit card but too small for a personal loan.
Retail media tightens its grip: 73% of advertisers plan to spend more as RMNs pair scale with closed-loop proof.
Recent earnings reports from the nation's largest retailers gave a peek behind the curtain for how they aim to improve AI offerings, and where they value it most in their business.
In May 2026, we analyzed 5,600 ChatGPT responses across nine financial services categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.
In May 2026, we analyzed more than 5,200 ChatGPT responses across nine personal care and beauty categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.
Early peak season masks cautious outlook as demand cools.
The marketplace is now the fourth-largest health and beauty ecommerce retailer in the US, forcing brands and retailers to adapt.
Competitive APYs could make Klarna a one-stop shop for financial services.
It could help the firm move on from past issues.
Ad avoidance is mainstream: 52% block ads, and many pay more to skip them, forcing marketers to rethink volume, timing, and format.
Connecticut and New York are the latest states to seek limits to personalized pricing.
Spending by consumers ages 15 and older has more than doubled since 2020.
Pride participation pays off: 37% back brands in Pride, up 9 points, as Gen Z leads and authentic allyship drives loyalty.
Uber Ads targets the transaction moment: Deal Drops and Reorder Rewards capture wallet-open intent as commerce media heats up.
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what “wellness” means to Americans today, the relationship between the wellness movement and the traditional healthcare industry, and how brands and retailers are redesigning their offerings for wellness-conscious shoppers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.