Retail sales

Apple and Amazon Fined $218 Million by Spain’s Antitrust Watchdog
Apple and Amazon Fined $218 Million by Spain’s Antitrust Watchdog
July 18, 2023  |  Legal

Apple and Amazon have been fined $218 million for allegedly colluding to block competition on Amazon’s Spanish website. That fine was announced Tuesday by the CNMC, Spain’s antitrust watchdog, which accuses...

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Side Hustles and Living With Mom and Dad Boost Gen Z Purchasing Power
Side Hustles and Living With Mom and Dad Boost Gen Z Purchasing Power
July 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The share of Generation Z consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck has more resembled a roller coaster than a traditional economic trajectory. This financial insecurity has impacted the...

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Shopify to Debut AI Chatbot Merchant Assistant ‘Sidekick’
Shopify to Debut AI Chatbot Merchant Assistant ‘Sidekick’
July 13, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Shopify will launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot assistant called Sidekick. The eCommerce company’s tool, which is “coming soon,” will be designed to help merchants...

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Small Businesses Drive Amazon’s Prime Day New Record 
Small Businesses Drive Amazon’s Prime Day New Record 
July 13, 2023  |  Retail

Small businesses made this year’s Prime Day event the largest ever, contributing to more than 375 million items sold, even outpacing Amazon’s own retail business....

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Amazon Uses Priceline Partnership to Grab Travel Spend on Prime Day
Amazon Uses Priceline Partnership to Grab Travel Spend on Prime Day
July 11, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon Prime Day is now underway, and the eCommerce giant is determined to engage Prime members and stimulate spending. With lofty aspirations, Amazon aims to...

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Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
June 28, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Costco is taking a page from Netflix’s book, cracking down on membership sharing, but the wholesaler may be overlooking a key difference between its membership...

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Can Pickleball Save Shopping Malls? 
Can Pickleball Save Shopping Malls? 
June 24, 2023  |  The Weekender

Amid the ongoing decline of the shopping mall, a potential savior might come in an unexpected form: pickleball.  Yes, you read that right. The racket...

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Coronation Drives Unexpected Boost in UK Retail Sales Volumes
Coronation Drives Unexpected Boost in UK Retail Sales Volumes
June 23, 2023  |  Retail

The holiday celebrating the coronation of King Charles III contributed to an unexpected rise in British retail sales. The country’s retail sales volumes rose 0.3% in May,...

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Coach Takes Immersive Retail to New Heights With Coach Airways
Coach Takes Immersive Retail to New Heights With Coach Airways
June 23, 2023  |  Retail

While the shopping mall may be dead, the retail store doesn’t have to be. Brands and retailers are actively reconsidering the experiences they offer, aiming...

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