One-third of US shoppers stay updated on their favorite brands by proactively visiting their website, according to a September 2024 survey from Gale Group.
Amazon sees storm clouds ahead: The retailer's weak guidance raises red flags for a broad swath of companies—suggesting that retail headwinds could be more widespread than expected.
We examine how some smaller financial institutions can outperform their larger counterparts.
Department stores face an uphill battle as discounters, online retailers take share: Our Industry KPIs show foot traffic declined during the holiday season, emphasizing the sector’s challenges.
Tariffs on Chinese goods could hurt Google, Meta: Chinese retailers Temu and Shein are two of the companies’ top ad spenders.
The wallet has pushed to capture more payment volume from inbound travelers to China and Chinese travelers abroad
Adding a premium card and other changes could help to improve the program’s profitability
The payments provider maintained impressive POS growth given heightened competition in the space
Nissan rejected Honda’s proposal to become a subsidiary. Both companies risk losing critical synergies as competitors strengthen EV and autonomous tech partnerships.
Chipotle and Taco Bell’s same-store sales grew around 5% in Q4: Chipotle’s smoked brisket and Taco Bell’s nostalgic menu items proved to be customer magnets.
Pharma giants report mixed earnings for GLP-1s in Q4: Supply challenges and weight loss drug market competition could pose the biggest threats to Novo and Lilly in 2025.
Chaos reigns at federal health agencies: Communications pauses, funding freezes, and fraud investigations have all taken place in recent weeks. Here’s why the flurry of activity holds serious implications for the future of the NIH, CDC, and CMS.
Teladoc acquires Catapult Health for $65M: The burgeoning market for at-home health tests could make this a good deal for Teladoc.
With a nearly endless selection of books, low prices, and speedy delivery, Amazon has revolutionized bookselling, making it challenging for everyone else to keep up. But retailers like Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org haven’t given up the fight against the ecommerce giant. Here’s how they’re using their unique strengths to chip away at Amazon’s dominance.
Disney’s password-sharing changes didn’t boost subscriptions—yet: The company saw a slight dip in Disney+ subs as it faced a tough holiday period.
Grammys’ viewership miss emphasizes Super Bowl power: The awards show ended a three-year streak of viewership bumps ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl.
Google dropped diversity goals, citing federal compliance. Its DEI rollback reflects a strategic pivot among Big Tech firms to secure government partnerships
Refined luxury thrived during the holidays: Shoppers splurged on timeless pieces from Coach and Ralph Lauren but held back on bolder, flashier styles from Versace and Michael Kors.