Lisa Lacy
Lisa Lacy is Adweek's Commerce Editor where she focuses on retail and the growing reach of Amazon. She has covered marketing and technology for more than a decade for publications like TechCrunch, CMO.com, VentureBeat, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, ClickZ and Search Engine Watch. She has a master's in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's in English from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England.
Forgot How to Make Small Talk? Alexa Can Help
A week before Prime Day, Amazon has equipped Alexa-enabled devices to support customers easing back into social gatherings.
Instacart Offers $1M in Advertising Credits to Black-Owned Brands
Commerce
It’s one of six commitments to prioritize diversity, equity and belonging.
Walmart+ Ups the Ante With a New Prescription Benefit
Amazon reportedly has a similar offering in the works.
Former Ad Exec to Join Billionaire Brother in Space
The Bezos brothers will take flight after Andrew Jassy takes the reins at Amazon.
Why Krispy Kreme Isn’t Worried About the Haters
Brand Marketing
It's doubling down on a controversial free donut offer.
Costco’s Free Samples Are Returning, Even Though Samplers May Not
Where does a retail experience fit in post-pandemic commerce?
Etsy Shells Out $1.6B to Buy Depop—and to Reach Gen Z
It also gives the online marketplace a bigger footprint in fashion resale.
It’s Official: Amazon’s Prime Day Is a Summer Sale Once Again
Early deals are already available.
Gap Taps Walmart to Sell Its First Line of Home Goods
Commerce
The American fashion brand's first foray into home goods is online only for now.
Bed Bath & Beyond Expands Same-Day Delivery With DoorDash
Commerce
The retailer is also extending order cutoff times.