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Google has unveiled its biggest Shopping update ever.

Google Shopping Revamp: Leveraging AI to Remain ‘Essential to People’s Shopping Journeys’

Just in time for the peak holiday shopping period, Google has rebuilt its Shopping experience “from the ground up with AI,” bringing together its collection of 45 billion product listings…

News October 15

True Value Files for Bankruptcy, Preps for Sale to Competitor

Privately held hardware wholesaler True Value has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as it prepares to sell “substantially all” of…

News October 15

Walgreens Plans to Shutter 1,200 Stores Over Next 3 Years

Walgreens Boots Alliance will close 1,200 stores in the next three years, including 500 closures during its 2025 fiscal year, which will end in August 2025, according to the company’s…

News October 15

How the Convergence of Content and Commerce is Collapsing the Traditional Marketing Funnel

Commerce is being embedded into more channels, platforms and touch points. Destinations once focused on education and inspiration are now shoppable, which means brands can transform every piece of content…

Features October 15

Beneath the Bid: Understanding the Full Depth of CPC Bid Strategy to Optimize Retail Media

It’s no secret that mastering retail media search advertising empowers brands to drive highly qualified traffic, optimize ad spend and stay competitive in a highly saturated digital marketplace. But when…

Executive Viewpoints October 15

Gaining a Holiday Edge with Digital Revolving Credit

The world is certainly embracing digital transactions. Recent statistics show that 2.71 billion people have been shopping online globally as of 2024 — nearly one-third of the world’s population. What’s…

Executive Viewpoints October 14
The popular Wattpad web-novel “Through My Window” was turned into a movie for Netflix.

The Key to Connecting with Gen Z: Plug into Their Fandom

As social media and digital connectivity continue to shape consumer behavior, especially among younger generations, brands are increasingly focusing on how to leverage fandoms and community to connect with young…

Features October 14

How Community Involvement Influences Commerce

Featuring: Allen Warch, VP, Food & Fresh Merchandising, Dollar General | Jenny Maloney, Global-Americas Strategic Accounts Manager, Bayer  To identify new collaborative opportunities, retailers should focus on their distinct business…

Podcasts October 14
United Coffee House Rewind in Faridabad, India.

United Coffee House Rewind

The latest edition of Indian restaurant chain United Coffee House aims to bring this historic brand into the modern era, with a design that nods to the past while offering…

News October 11
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