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About one-third of U.S. consumers now use AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude throughout their shopping journey, especially Millennials and Gen Z. Yet, most brands remain unprepared,...
READ MOREConsumer sentiment slipped in August, marking its first decline in four months as inflation worries weighed on purchasing power and durable goods buying conditions hit a yearly low. While short- and...
READ MOREAmazon and Walmart, while sharing retail territory, lead through distinct strategies: Amazon’s tech-driven innovation contrasts with Walmart’s physical retail efficiency. In 2025, both are...
READ MOREThe Trade Desk reaffirmed its partnership with Walmart despite reports suggesting Walmart ended exclusivity, allowing shopper data to be used on rival platforms. Both companies plan further...
READ MOREU.S. online grocery sales reached $10 billion in July, rising 26% year over year and capturing over 17% of total grocery spending. Delivery led the growth surge, followed by pickup and ship-to-home...
READ MOREPresident Trump has extended a 90-day pause on most China tariffs, delaying the imposition of steep levies until mid-November 2025. During this period, both the U.S. and China are rolling back...
READ MORERetailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, L’Oréal Paris, and Guitar Center are rapidly deploying AI-powered chat assistants to transform the shopping experience. Walmart’s Sparky leads the charge,...
READ MORENew tariffs are now in effect. The global response has been tense, with industries abroad feeling the impact and market optimism tempered by unresolved legal and economic doubts. Key Takeaways The...
READ MOREWalmart is consolidating its growing roster of AI agents into four “super agents” aimed at shoppers, employees, suppliers and advertisers, and developers, streamlining previously fragmented tools...
READ MOREAmazon is investing $4 billion to triple its rural delivery network by the end of 2026, aiming to deliver one billion more packages annually and add 100,000 local jobs. This strategic move...
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