Amazon drew 243.8 million US unique visitors across desktop and mobile in April 2026, close to the 342.5 million that Walmart, Temu, and eBay pulled in put together, according to Comscore Media Metrix Multi-Platform data.
When bridal boutiques start asking customers to sign weight-loss waivers and bra companies redesign products for changing body elasticity, it's clear that GLP-1 medications have moved far beyond a healthcare story. As adoption of GLP-1 medications reaches 12% to 15% of the US population, per KFF survey data, retailers across every category are discovering that changing consumer behavior requires more than just smaller portion sizes.
An FTC investigation adds to mounting trade challenges, creating more uncertainty ahead of the company's IPO.
A 6% APY may draw deposits, but trust and rate durability could decide whether users bank with X.
Meta vows to fight misleading AI content: An EU pact will force advertisers to clearly label AI content even as usage climbs.
Over 80% of baby and toddler grocery products fit the description, even as parents seek simpler foods and greater ingredient transparency.
As access replaces purchases, brands must earn loyalty with flexibility, transparency, and lasting value.
Facebook adds a user trust layer: Free identity badges may help users and sellers, but optional adoption will determine their long-term value.
Acquiring the AI startup would allow Stripe to expand its footprint in agentic and AI commerce.
Campaigns from Coca-Cola and Unilever boosted sales while generating customer insights and brand lift set to outlast the event.
Strong growth across Venmo, BNPL, and Braintree bolstered PayPal’s strong performance.
Airlines and hotels add lower-cost upscale options, helping lure value seekers without diluting premium offerings for affluent travelers.
As AI becomes more embedded in everyday life, a growing number of brands, including Polaroid, are marketing the opposite. At the center of Polaroid's recent "The best of summer is analog" campaign is a billboard overlooking Coney Island Beach that reads, "Go jump in some water before the data centers drink it all up." While the campaign references AI, its target is consumers' increasingly always-on relationship with technology. "It's not a campaign against AI or against data centers," said Patricia Varella, Polaroid's creative director. "Data centers were the perfect metaphor that talks about the scale of this overuse of digital in our lives."
Limited-edition drops could boost loyalty and profits as new vehicle demand slows.
Parents want one app for deals, payments, and installments, giving its FMN another reason to attract marketers.
Bigger and smaller packs can help protect share from private labels as traditional pack sizes lose relevance.
Free shipping and discounts could turn the platform into a destination for repeat purchases, not just impulse buys.
Local demand stayed strong despite geopolitical headwinds and more selective spending from affluent shoppers.
29% of US digital buyers picked up their online order at the store in May 2026, up from 22% in 2023, making it the only delivery method to grow every single year, according to a June report from Bizrate Insights and EMARKETER.
Back-to-school season is getting harder for retailers. Many parents plan to increase their budget from last year, but they’re taking longer to make decisions. That forces retailers to adapt to a longer, more complicated buying journey. “Parents are already building their back-to-school shopping lists, and most of them aren't moving in a straight line from seeing an ad to buying something,” said Rod Paolucci, global head of marketing at Channel Factory.