Mercado Libre invests big while Walmart opens up its US marketplace to the south.
Alibaba, Pinduoduo, JD.com, ByteDance, and Xiaohongshu face scrutiny amid weak demand.
The biggest US card network could jumpstart AI commerce with its wide global acceptance.
The biggest US card network could jumpstart AI commerce with its wide global acceptance.
Rising loan amounts and delinquencies are likely to increase the squeeze on retail spending.
YouTube's share of US grocery purchase-intent clicks rocketed from 2.2% to 55.2% YoY, vaulting it from last place to first among social platforms, according to first-quarter data from MikMak.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how technology has changed the way Rainbow's customers research, compare, and ultimately make purchasing decisions; what the retailer has learned about serving customers that higher-end, luxury, and mainstream retailers could benefit from; and why "every AI experiment designed to replace a person failed, while every experiment designed to make a talented person better succeeded." Tune in to hear the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Zak Stambor, and David Cost, Chief Digital Officer at Rainbow Apparel.
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.