Europe and Canada lead pullback as tariffs and the war in the Middle East fuel anti-American sentiment.
Virtual fitting rooms gain traction: More brands, including Levi’s and Zara, are relying on try-on tools to reduce returns.
On this episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful offsite strategies. Focuses include data partnerships and clean rooms, audience targeting off-platform, measuring offsite incrementality, and balancing scale with signal quality. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley hosts Jason O’Toole, Head of Connected Commerce & Media at Gildan and Ryan Verklin, Paid Media & Retail Media Senior Lead at Bayer.
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s most responsible for consumers’ current ad fatigue, why there’s an opportunity to capture attention immediately after a purchase, and what agentic commerce is—and isn’t—doing to the shopping journey. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Nate Elliott, and Senior Vice President of Rokt Ads at Rokt, Ashley Firmstone. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
Agentic shopping could account for more than a quarter of ecommerce spending within the next few years, according to a September 2025 Boston Consulting Group report. But that potential hinges on retailers integrating AI into the shopping journey in ways that feel beneficial to consumers.
This FAQ covers how incrementality testing works, where it fits alongside attribution and marketing mix modeling, and how marketers can build effective testing programs in 2026.
Our latest scenario forecast expects higher gas prices to drive topline growth while sharply curbing discretionary spending.
While many payment giants see stablecoins as the future, not all regions have the same crypto horizons.
As younger consumers enter adulthood, merchants can capitalize on their shifting payment preference for wallets.
To capture affluent and aspiring affluent consumers, rewards associated with health are a winner.
Adjacent business lines can drive growth, but only with proper integration.
85% of adults in Great Britain ages 16–24 watch short-form video at least weekly, compared with just 45% of those 55+, a 40-point gap, according to October 2025 data from YouGov.
In this episode, we discuss digital screens and audio, connecting in-store exposure to purchase, attribution challenges, retailer infrastructure investments, and shopper experience considerations. EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano hosts Gabi Viljoen, Vice President & Head of eCommerce at Nestlé Health Science and Austin Leonard, Vice President and General Manager of DG Media Network.
ChatGPT ads could open up in a second window via a partnership with Smartly
Two major brands are demonstrating how to integrate creators across the full commerce funnel, not just for awareness but for driving actual transactions. "Connection is always valuable," said Cory Weaver, head of influence at Gap Inc., in an episode of "Behind the Numbers." "Creators are humans at the end of the day. They thrive on human connection."
Patients mostly want AI use to supplement professional advice, but stigma prevents them from admitting it. Providers and marketers can guide smarter, transparent AI use.
Cost pressures and changing buying habits among younger consumers accelerate resale adoption.
The company’s latest campaign spotlights chains as dining demand cools.
Most members join for discounts and freebies, not status perks—and value drives repeat visits.