Expanding its access program to MDIs can help Zelle steal share from Cash App’s main demographic.
War-driven inflation set to hit US spending: Higher energy and grocery costs erode buying power across income levels.
New app shifts checkout away from conversations after weak in-chat conversions.
As households feel squeezed, brands that make savings easy to find and use can wind repeated buys from today's flexible shoppers.
Beijing’s probes ahead of Trump-Xi talks heighten uncertainty for retailers.
Heavy AI use fuels skepticism as “AI slop” erodes trust, forcing brands to prioritize quality, authenticity, and human oversight.
This approach to mortgage-adjacent lending could introduce new risks.
Offering in-app subscription cancellations can prevent younger consumers leaving issuers for fintechs.
Though both commerce media spend and measurement capabilities are growing rapidly, the gap between investment and the ability to accurately measure performance continues to widen.
The Dutch retailer plans to open 100 stores, betting on trade-down trends despite fierce dollar-store dominance.
For brands, that means stronger customer experience and leaner operations could distinguish winners from laggards.
Personalized homepages and smarter recommendations aim to lift engagement and sales.
Routine categories led Q4 ecommerce conversions, signaling selective consumers and tougher sells for discretionary brands.
Regulatory heat in Italy underscores the need for responsible youth marketing.
The network’s gamble on a real-time payments rail aged poorly as stablecoins gain traction.
in shareholder letter, Amex points to deepening integrations with its assets with AI platforms.
While digital in-store retail media remains a small fraction of total retail media spend, the real challenge is integrating digital formats into physical stores thoughtfully to create a cohesive customer experience rather than a fragmented one.
New shoppable placements, unified logins, and strong results tie streaming ads to measurable sales impact.