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What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026

Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear about…

Executive Viewpoints December 9
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Instacart Launches ChatGPT Integration Encompassing In-App Checkout

Instacart has launched an app on ChatGPT offering end-to-end shopping, including the platform’s Instant Checkout feature, all within…

News December 8
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The Death of the Storefront is Already Here

For years, brands have invested billions to perfect their online storefronts. Every pixel calibrated, every checkout flow streamlined,…

Executive Viewpoints December 4
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Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%

While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping (complete with lining up at 4…

Features December 2
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The Penny Stops Here: As 200-year-old Coin Ends its Run, Retailers Face Costly Shift Without Clear Rules

The old adage about penny-pinching is about to fall by the wayside: after more than two centuries in…

Features November 25
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Cyber Week Forecast: AI Agents will Account for 22% of Global Online Sales

Salesforce is predicting a record-breaking Cyber Week, with sales projected to reach $334 billion worldwide, up 6% year…

News November 20
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Is Retail Ready for a World Where Crypto is just Another Way to Pay?

Not too long ago, the thought of walking into a store and buying a pair of jeans with…

Features November 18
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Update: Amazon Haul Debuts in Canada

[Update from Nov. 14, 2025] Amazon Haul, the low-price marketplace introduced in the U.S. in November 2024, has…

News November 14
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Snipes Creates Loyalty Program Optimized for Sneakerheads’ Digital Wallets

Sneaker and streetwear retailer Snipes U.S. has launched “Snipes Reserve,” a digital wallet-based loyalty program powered by Accrue,…

News November 12
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