Ecommerce & Retail

Limited merchant acceptance will stymie the wallet’s attempts to expand.

With domestic demand weakening, companies are chasing growth in the US and other international markets.

Lawsuit targets serving-size tactics as shoppers scrutinize nutrition labels.

Nutrition information is earning more attention at the shelf, making front-of-pack labels a stronger influence on purchases.

Overall CTV interactive ad engagement fell by half YoY, dropping from 1.84% of impressions in Q1 2025 to 0.92% in Q1 2026, according to a March report from BrightLine.

There’s no hard and fast rule for when to invest in new technologies, said David Cost, Chief Digital Officer at Rainbow Shops on a recent “Reimagining Retail” episode.

The tie-up with the Knot could open up a large volume opportunity for the P2P player.

Walmart Connect is expanding its audience data offering into YouTube streaming inventory through Display & Video 360, allowing advertisers to target Walmart audiences more precisely while tying campaigns back to shopping behavior and sales outcomes.

Some patients forgo care after AI advice, creating health risks and urgency for provider-backed tools.

New creative role aims to translate trends into sustained shopper interest.

As rivals gain ground, the chain refreshes nearly every part of the experience.

More pricing clarity and eager shoppers could set the stage for strong spending.

Consumers are increasingly using AI chat to explore purchases before they ever reach a search engine. Those conversations are creating a new layer of intent signals that marketers have only begun to tap into.

In today's podcast episode, we discuss why ChatGPT's Instant Checkout didn't take off, the strengths and weaknesses of today's third-party AI shopping assistants, why they struggle with conversion, and what AI shopping might look like a year from now. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Grace Harmon and Rachel Wolff. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.

As agentic commerce reshapes retail, it forces brands to rethink everything from product discovery to purchase completion.

ChatGPT remains one of the web's most-visited destinations, but AI users are becoming increasingly platform-agnostic. New traffic patterns reveal how competitors are attracting a growing share of attention.

Banks want recurring fees, but customers must see benefits that free accounts can't match.

Walmart+ and Lowe’s use lifestyle perks to stay top of mind.

From Home Depot to Wayfair, retailers hunt for growth beyond home sales.