Gen Zers are most likely to experience a problem with the payment method. These concerns could weaken BNPL transaction growth
The BNPL provider pushed the Affirm Card and notched new partnerships to stay ahead of competition.
How incorporating tech at POS makes-or-breaks sales conversions.
Pinterest’s Q1 involved strong user and global revenue growth: US monetization, though, could be under pressure moving forward.
As on-device AI fizzles, bold hardware is back—Samsung’s sleek, hinge-forward design aims to reset smartphone expectations and premium pricing logic.
Social platforms vie for attention at NewFronts: Meta, TikTok, and Snap all debuted ad updates designed to remain competitive amid a backdrop of uncertainty.
Brands launch campaigns for Mental Health Awareness Month: From Kenneth Cole to Calm, brands are recognizing the value of mental health messaging.
The cost of everything from Pandora jewelry to Adidas sneakers is rising: The trend is poised to accelerate as tariff-hit goods arrive at US ports—and shoppers have taken note.
Starbucks’ dominance is under threat as Dutch Bros’ growth surges: The coffee giant is struggling to stem a sales slump as the latter’s colorful drinks and service win it more customers.
Consumers have unfavorable views of drugmakers and health insurers: But these companies are simultaneously getting higher brand equity. Their growth is predicated on revenue-driving actions that consumers believe lead to high healthcare prices.
Hims & Hers pushes for partnership with Eli Lilly to sell discounted Zepbound: Hims recently inked a similar deal with Novo, and we think the market opportunity is too big for Lilly to pass up.
Online mental health visits are driving telehealth use: Pharma companies and healthcare providers should consider partnering with psychotherapy providers to offer mental health patients more options than meds alone.
US mobile audio app listeners spend an average of 32.3 hours with Spotify a month, compared with 3.5 hours with Amazon Music, and 0.9 hours with Apple Music, according to January data from Comscore Media Metrix Multi-Platform.
As Vision Pro stumbles, Apple is plotting a comeback with AI-ready, fashion-forward glasses—powered by custom chips and its unbeatable dev ecosystem.
After last quarter’s rare miss, The Trade Desk delivers: Strong earnings and UID2 adoption signal confidence for 2025 and beyond.
Luxury brands rethink China approach as downturn drags on: Labels like Versace, Valentino, and Balenciaga are dialing back discounts, telegraphing exclusivity to wealthy shoppers.
The new Account Status dashboard helps explain post visibility, giving Threads an edge over X by offering clarity amid Meta’s evolving content policies.
With AI bios and comment pinning features, Reddit is courting SMBs and zeroing in on its role in the purchase journey.
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of US sell-side retail media decision-makers rank creative services as one of the most important services/solutions that retail media networks (RMNs) offer, according to Dentsu’s 2025 Retail Media Industry report.
As retail spending slows down, consumers are increasingly using the same feeds that fuel impulse shopping to bond over the collective desire to curb their spending. This makes an influencer strategy embedded in value and relatability crucial.