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Merchants Protest Visa-Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement, Again
Visa and Mastercard have reached a new settlement with merchants in the “swipe fee” lawsuit that has been working its way through the court system for 20 years. This third…
News November 11How Brands are Boosting Sales with Video on Amazon
Livestream shopping has proven a tough nut to crack in the U.S. despite the format’s wild success in China and other overseas markets. And while livestream commerce is growing in…
Features November 11How AI is Helping Retail Marketers Win the Holiday Season
Every year, retailers gear up for the holiday season, a period full of opportunity, as shoppers are eager to explore products and experience what brands have to offer. It’s a…
Executive Viewpoints November 11Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers
Jewelry is meant to be timeless, but the process of buying jewelry — particularly big-moment purchases like engagement and wedding rings — has certainly changed. Gone are the days of…
Features November 10The Internet Wasn’t Built for AI; That’s a Problem for Shoppers
AI is reshaping how consumers shop, both on the surface and behind the scenes. From smart recommendations to voice-powered purchasing, the dream of personalized, automated commerce is accelerating. While tech…
Executive Viewpoints November 10How Visa is Preparing for the Agentic Commerce Era
Featuring: Rob Cameron, Global Head of Acceptance Solutions, Visa As AI transforms how people discover and shop, one question looms large: how will payments evolve to keep up? In this…
Podcasts November 10After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores
In July 2021 Gap announced it would close all 81 stores in the UK and Ireland, but today Gap is marking its brick-and-mortar return to the British Isles with a…
News November 7Chewy Buys Horse Health Brand SmartEquine
Chewy has purchased SmartEquine — a U.S. provider of equine health products with a proprietary subscription-based supplement program and personalized nutrition plans — in an all-cash deal. The acquisition, which…
News November 7Training Without Consent is Risky Business: What Business Owners Need to Know About the Proposed AI Accountability and Data Protection Act
AI is a great tool to enhance human creativity through designing and creating new content, creating new and enhancing existing products and a myriad of other ways, but the landscape…
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