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Photo by Daniel Romero on Unsplash U.S. consumer technology sales are projected to remain mostly flat in 2026 at $112 billion, a marginal 0.2% gain from 2025, as higher prices and uneven consumer...
READ MOREWalmart is expanding its role in AI-driven advertising, introducing sponsored prompts within its AI shopping assistant, Sparky. Key Takeaways AI ads expand retail reach: Walmart is running ads in...
READ MOREThe United States’ unpredictable tariff environment has reshaped business behavior, pushing companies toward agility, cost control, and supply chain diversification. Key Takeaways Uncertainty...
READ MOREOmnicom Media has launched a partnership that connects Walmart Connect’s purchase-based data with Meta’s influencer ecosystem on Instagram, enabling its agency, Creo, to better match brands with...
READ MOREWalmart is accelerating the use of advanced artificial intelligence in its Walmart Connect retail media network, centering on “Marty,” an agentic AI assistant that helps advertisers manage...
READ MOREConsumers entering 2026 are prioritizing physical well-being over financial goals, with more focusing on exercise, healthy eating, and activity levels. Key Takeaways Health dominates resolutions:...
READ MOREWalmart’s acquisition of Vizio in late 2024 accelerated its transformation into a data‑driven media powerhouse. Key takeaways Vertical integration drives advantage: Walmart’s control over...
READ MORESam’s Club and Costco remain locked in a close rivalry. While Costco’s Kirkland brand drives strong loyalty, Sam’s Club often wins on value and convenience. Key Takeaways Sam’s Club leads in...
READ MOREVietnam’s Bac Ninh has transformed from rice fields to factory floors as U.S.-China trade tensions redirected manufacturing from China. Key Takeaways Manufacturing shift accelerates: Vietnam has...
READ MOREWalmart is rapidly expanding its online business in New York City, growing eCommerce sales across all five boroughs despite being shut out of building physical stores. Key Takeaways Digital growth...
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