In 2026, stablecoins, agentic commerce, and AI-driven rewards will reshape the payments industry. Providers need to bet early or risk being sidelined by faster, cheaper, and more intuitive payment experiences.

Mobile will account for nearly half of US online sales in 2026 and become the dominant channel in 2027. To make the most of this shift, retailers and brands should enhance integration of their shopping apps and loyalty programs.

Our exclusive research reveals what factors are influencing the path to purchase for personal care and beauty products.

Travel media networks like Marriott, Expedia, and Uber are tapping loyalty data to compete in commerce media. To drive growth, TMNs are turning to off-site activations, cross-industry partnerships, and non-endemic advertising.

Gen Zers are avid personal care and beauty shoppers, and their habits often diverge from those of older consumers. While they shop in-store as much as non-Gen Zers, they're more likely to turn to digital channels for research and purchases. This report contrasts Gen Z behaviors with those of non-Gen Z shoppers across the personal care and beauty landscape.

Marketplaces have been driving US ecommerce growth. But established players face a shake-up from new entrants and advances in AI and agentic commerce.

Our exclusive data explores how social commerce and AI are reshaping the beauty path to purchase for US consumers.

US retail and ecommerce sales growth will take a hit in 2025 as unpredictable changes in tariff policies ripple through the economy, shaking consumer confidence.

Private label brands are set for another surge in momentum as consumers become increasingly concerned about the impact of tariffs.

Brand loyalty membership is rebounding in the UK as shoppers turn to loyalty programs for savings. Supermarkets are driving innovation, but there is space for brands and retailers of all sizes to boost revenues and forge stronger customer connections.

Beauty’s run of strong retail sales growth is winding down, but new audiences and sales channels will offer opportunities for savvy brands and retailers to regain momentum.

As competition intensifies and consumers continue to seek value, retailers will need to double down on how to differentiate themselves and offer shoppers what they want, wherever they are.

Retailers are prioritizing unified commerce solutions to help gain a complete picture of their business operations—including consumer behavior. As the tech landscape becomes more complex, key players are emerging across channels.

The UK is a world leader in mobile commerce. How can brands and retailers succeed in a competitive market?

Every step of the grocery shopping journey is being digitized; how do consumers feel about it?

Generative AI gives payment providers unprecedented tools to create a more personalized purchase journey for consumers, but some use cases are easier to implement than others.

Spending in the US affiliate marketing ecosystem will exceed $10 billion for the first time in 2024. But content distribution changes, advertiser focus on first-party data, and shifting consumer behavior will push the channel into a new phase.

US travel sales will approach $368 billion by 2028. To act on this opportunity, brands and travel industry professionals need to understand online travel research trends and shopper behaviors.​

The creator economy, plus CTV and commerce media more recently, have made affiliate marketing more visible among marketers.

Retail sales via online marketplaces are growing faster than overall ecommerce. As competition in the sector rises, brands and retailers must navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex landscape.

Loyalty programs are back in the spotlight in Western Europe as consumers seek savings and brands look to boost revenues and gather first-party data.

Marketplaces will continue to expand their share of US retail ecommerce as new players with roots in China vie for prominence.

How can brands and retailers succeed in the new era of mobile-first ecommerce?

Brands and retailers need to understand what customers expect from the ecommerce experience—and how to deliver on it. This infopack provides the most relevant information to help you navigate the opportunities in ecommerce.

Physical stores are the new frontier for retail media. But undeveloped tech capabilities, competing priorities, and unproven new formats are hurdles retailers need to address.