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AI traffic converts better than non-AI visits for U.S. retailers: Report
Traffic from AI sources increased 393% year-over-year in Q1 and 269% in March. But the real surprise? AI traffic is converting better than last year. AI-driven visits converted 42% better than non-AI traffic in March. A year ago, AI traffic was 38%…
HK retail landscape may shift as PARKnSHOP-Wellcome merger discussed
Jardine Matheson is reportedly in discussions with CK Hutchison Holdings over a potential acquisition of supermarket chain PARKnSHOP, with plans to merge the business with Wellcome, according to the Financial Times. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
Norovirus fears prompt FDA warning to restaurants and retailers: Stop selling this recalled shellfish
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning restaurants and retailers not to sell or serve recalled shellfish from a Washington State company due to potential norovirus contamination. The recalled shellfish was harvested on March 22 through…
Retail Traders Retreat Amid Iran Conflict
At the end of last year, Nasdaq retail data suggests retail trading reached $70 billion a day as markets rotated out of crypto and software stocks and into value stocks. But in the past few weeks, as the conflict in Iran started, data shows retail…
SPJ True Realtyy Shaping the Future of Commercial & Retail Experiences in Gurugram
Retail in Gurugram is entering a quieter yet more decisive phase of evolution. What was once defined by access and scale is now being shaped by experience, proximity, and everyday relevance. The shift is subtle but significant—moving from…
Retail Traders Are Back and Driving All Sorts of Wild Stock Moves
This article is for subscribers only. Stock indexes are back at all-time highs. The Nasdaq 100 is up 12 days in a row. Photonics and quantum computing are hot market buzzwords. A former sneaker company's foray into AI yielded a 582% gain one day…
Charles Schwab To Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading For Retail Clients
Charles Schwab announced further details and plans in their attempt to launch direct spot bitcoin trading through its new platform, Schwab Crypto™, signaling a major step by one of the country's largest brokerage firms into the digital asset…
An Etsy-style retail chain abruptly closed all of its stores, leaving customers and vendors blindsided
Painted Tree Boutiques, a nationwide retail chain that gave independent small business owners a brick-and-mortar platform to sell gifts, clothing, and home decor products, abruptly announced that it would cease all business operations on Tuesday…
India's e-retail aisles buzz again, market hits $66 billion
India's e-retail market surged to $65-66 billion in 2025, propelled by significant contributions from GenZ shoppers and the rapid, globally leading expansion of quick commerce, setting the stage for continued robust growth towards $180 billion by…
Cheap Air Tag alternative drops to less than £9 at one major retailer
IF you're planning a trip in the near future, you'll want to add a Bluetooth tracker to your list. You don't need to spend big either, with the Taobosec Air Tracker Tags one of the cheaper options currently doing the rounds. Your info will be used…
Google's Product Feed Strategy Points To The Future Of Retail Discovery
For years, many advertisers treated product feeds as a channel task tied mainly to Shopping campaigns. If you were running Shopping ads, feed optimization likely got attention. If you weren't, it often slipped behind priorities for the PPC…
Unlock Growth with TechBlocks Retail Solutions
In today's fast-paced retail world, staying ahead means embracing smart retail solutions. Whether you're running a small boutique or a bustling chain, efficient operations drive success. TechBlocks steps in as your trusted partner, offering…
Uber Eats App to Start Picking Up Customers' Returns for Thousands of Retail Locations
Uber Eats wants to make returns easier. Starting Friday, Uber Eats will launch returns in the Uber Eats app — a first for the on-demand delivery industry. Customers will now be able to send back eligible retail items purchased on Uber Eats…
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Retail Sales, PMI Data Due as Focus Remains on Middle East
Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting April 20. U.S. retail sales data and provisional purchasing managers' indexes from the U.S. and Europe will be watched to see how badly the Middle…
Ditch Amazon for rival retailer's Apple Watch deal at £1.45 per day
The Apple Watch Series 8 was unveiled in September 2022. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Apple fans can beat the tech giant's hefty price tags with a rival retailer…
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