Brand Key's annual ranking finds changing consumer expectations are a primary driver.
McKinsey reports that optimism about the strength of the U.S. economy jumped to 41% from 33% this quarter -- the highest level in a year.
Food prices are still high. However, new research from the Food Industry Association shows that consumers are increasingly adaptable.
New research reveals how brands like Google and Dove are tapping cultural richness, blending heritage and modernity.
While advertisers are in a period of rising ad prices, that could change in the second half of the year, according to a report released Wednesday.
The National Retail Federation says a cloudy economic outlook has parents hunting harder for value.
Parents, still worrying about family finances, say they'll hold the line at $586 per child.
The retailer says parents are the driving force behind Generation Alpha's beauty bonanza.
The retailer says customers increased digital viewing by 40% last year.
The Food Industry Association's latest analysis reports that people are flocking to store brands for quality, not just price.
The National Retail Federation predicts people will lavish fathers with love, spending an average of $190.
J.D. Power's latest ranking finds DIY customers are looking for confidence that they're "buying the right thing."
Retail media advertising typically works best for marketers of apparel, accessories, health and beauty.
How does a company conduct a study of visual attention and performance on retail video screens when participants only receive directions on when and where? Trust played a role, with very little
information on why they were there.
Three quarters of consumers said they feel bombarded by advertising.
Brand Keys' latest ranking of the most innovative brands marks a shift in what people consider exciting.
Some say generative AI will never replace traditional search engines, but the change could come sooner than expected - especially if consumers show a willingness to take the leap.
New research from the Outdoor Industry Association reports a 3% decline in sales last year.
ThredUp's new annual report shows consumer appetite for used clothing isn't slowing down.
New research highlights the subtle ways brands build emotional gender-based connections with consumers.
While not likely to top last year's record, sales are expected to come close at $22 billion.
The Knot's latest research hints at how Gen Z is beginning to reshape the wedding industry's retail landscape.
In a switch from all-local marketing, the furniture giant wants to make people feel better about where they live.
Advertisers are increasing their use of short-form vertical video content from social campaigns on larger screens.
Independent agency NP Digital next week will release its 2024 Retail Reveal Report showing loyalty has become more of a focus, especially for the women who lead these companies. Some 40% of women
respondents believe brand loyalty is a top priority vs. 34% of men.
I began covering market intel/measurement tech firm Skai as Kenshoo when Aaron Goldman, now Mediaocean CMO, ran marketing. VP of products Crissi Cupak has worked at Skai since 2013.
Brand Key's new Customer Loyalty Engagement Index shows brand love doesn't just build share -- it creates market dominance.
Ad spending on retail media networks nearly tripled on Black Friday.
Sam's Club has an ambitious video ads program that launched Tuesday, targeting members supported partly by The Trade Desk across CTV networks.
One in five shoppers say they are buying gifts from smaller businesses as much as possible during Q4 2023, a stat from Jungle Scout that has doubled since 2022.