Pay Later Becomes a Monthly Budget Staple
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
Ep. 9 - From Static Signs to Smart Screens | With Kevin Bridgewater
Digital in store media is turning the grocery aisle into retail’s most measurable ad channel. Kevin Bridgewater of Quad shares how dynamic screens, smart content placement, and privacy safe measurement prove sales lift and help grocers and brands win at the moment of purchase.
Retail Wins Require Breaking Silos and Unifying Strategy
Breaking organizational silos is critical to omnichannel retail success, aligning teams, measurement, and strategy around how shoppers truly behave.
Cox Automotive Advances Omnichannel Retail With End‑to‑End Platform
Cox Automotive is expanding its omnichannel retail platform to fully unify digital and in‑store car buying, enabling end‑to‑end vehicle transactions across every consumer touchpoint.
WJAETS Offers Fast, Affordable Publishing for Engineering Research
Discover why the World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences (WJAETS) is a preferred destination for engineering researchers, offering rapid publication, low fees, and broad international indexing for enhanced visibility.
Middle-Income U.S. Consumers Struggle to Keep Up
Nearly 70% of middle-income Americans are struggling with the rising cost of living, prompting increased reliance on savings and credit card debt, according to new data.
Mattel Builds He‑Man Movie Buzz With New Action Figures Ahead of 2026 Release
Mattel fuels He‑Man buzz for its June 2026 Masters of the Universe film with a new line of movie‑based action figures that engage collectors and fans ahead of the release.
ChatGPT’s Consumer AI Dominance & New Paid Tiers Spark Next Phase of Adoption
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s consumer AI reach with new paid tiers and upcoming ad testing, reinforcing its leadership in everyday AI use.
MLS and Walmart Partner for Weekly ‘Saturday Showdown’ Spotlight Series
Major League Soccer and Walmart partner to launch “Saturday Showdown,” a weekly spotlight game that kicks off in February on Apple TV.
Once Upon a Farm, Backed by Jennifer Garner, Eyes $764M IPO
Jennifer Garner-backed Once Upon a Farm is planning a $764 million IPO, signaling momentum in health-driven consumer brands and a recovering IPO market.
Starbucks Delivers Mixed Quarterly Results Amid Turnaround Push
Starbucks reported better-than-expected revenue but missed on earnings, as rising customer traffic highlights the cost of its ongoing turnaround strategy.
Consumer Demand Driving Retail Crypto Payments Surge
Consumer-driven demand is propelling the rise of crypto payments in retail, with nearly 40% of merchants now accepting digital currencies and most expecting widespread adoption within five years.
How Walmart Marketplace Levers Drive Online Sales for 1P Brands
Optimizing pricing, promotions, fulfillment, external traffic, and marketplace data amplifies Walmart Marketplace performance for 1P brands—driving discoverability and ecommerce growth that fortifies omnichannel success.
Ep. 2 - Marketplace Levers That Drive Sales
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
Osmos and Advertima Link In-Store Analytics to Retail Media
Retailers are using real-time in-store audience analytics to drive ad targeting, boost CPM revenue, and increase advertiser sales by up to 33%.
Retail Store Openings Slowed in 2025, Set to Accelerate in 2026
After nearly flat store opening growth in 2025, retail real estate is poised for stronger expansion in 2026, led by off‑price, beauty, and discount segments.