Infinite Reality Acquires Obsess to Dominate Immersive Commerce
Infinite Reality, a $12.25 billion immersive technology company, acquired Obsess, a leader in virtual commerce, for an undisclosed sum, combining their platforms to leverage AI and accelerate growth in a market projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
Infinite Reality Acquires Obsess to Dominate Immersive Commerce
Infinite Reality, a $12.25 billion immersive technology company, acquired Obsess, a leader in virtual commerce, for an undisclosed sum, combining their platforms to leverage AI and accelerate growth in a market projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
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E-commerce Sales Surge in Spain: 18% Growth in 2024
In 2024, Spanish e-commerce sales surged by 18%, outpacing offline growth at 4.5%, reaching a 6.8% market share in consumer goods. This growth is fueled by increased purchasing frequency, larger basket sizes, and higher spending, with senior citizens increasingly adopting online shopping.
E-commerce Sales Surge in Spain: 18% Growth in 2024
In 2024, Spanish e-commerce sales surged by 18%, outpacing offline growth at 4.5%, reaching a 6.8% market share in consumer goods. This growth is fueled by increased purchasing frequency, larger basket sizes, and higher spending, with senior citizens increasingly adopting online shopping.
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Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Package Pickup Points
DHL plans to double its automated package pickup stations in Germany to 30,000 by 2030, while competitors GLS and DPD aim for 3,000 joint stations, and myflexbox targets 5,000, reflecting growing consumer demand and cost efficiency for logistics companies, but raising concerns about sufficient capac...
Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Package Pickup Points
DHL plans to double its automated package pickup stations in Germany to 30,000 by 2030, while competitors GLS and DPD aim for 3,000 joint stations, and myflexbox targets 5,000, reflecting growing consumer demand and cost efficiency for logistics companies, but raising concerns about sufficient capac...
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Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Parcel Stations
German parcel delivery companies DHL, GLS, and DPD plan to significantly increase the number of automated parcel stations by 2030, offering consumers more convenient pickup options and potentially reducing traffic congestion in cities.
Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Parcel Stations
German parcel delivery companies DHL, GLS, and DPD plan to significantly increase the number of automated parcel stations by 2030, offering consumers more convenient pickup options and potentially reducing traffic congestion in cities.
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Xiaohongshu's US Surge Sends Linked Stocks Soaring
Fueled by a surge in US downloads exceeding 200 percent year-on-year, over 10 companies linked to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu hit their daily stock limits on Wednesday, reflecting investor confidence and highlighting the platform's growing international influence amid potential TikTok b...
Xiaohongshu's US Surge Sends Linked Stocks Soaring
Fueled by a surge in US downloads exceeding 200 percent year-on-year, over 10 companies linked to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu hit their daily stock limits on Wednesday, reflecting investor confidence and highlighting the platform's growing international influence amid potential TikTok b...
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Whirlpool's Digital-First Strategy Targets 50% Online Sales Growth
Whirlpool Corporation is enhancing its digital commerce strategy to capture the projected 50% online sales growth in the North American appliance market by 2024, focusing on creating seamless, personalized experiences across all brand websites and partner channels, integrated with its ERP system for...
Whirlpool's Digital-First Strategy Targets 50% Online Sales Growth
Whirlpool Corporation is enhancing its digital commerce strategy to capture the projected 50% online sales growth in the North American appliance market by 2024, focusing on creating seamless, personalized experiences across all brand websites and partner channels, integrated with its ERP system for...
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Waterstones' Profit Doubles Amidst Print Book Resurgence
Waterstones, the UK's largest bookstore, doubled its profits to £20.9 million in 2023, driven by a return to print book sales, a community-focused strategy, and the resurgence of commuter readership, defying predictions of the physical bookstore's decline.
Waterstones' Profit Doubles Amidst Print Book Resurgence
Waterstones, the UK's largest bookstore, doubled its profits to £20.9 million in 2023, driven by a return to print book sales, a community-focused strategy, and the resurgence of commuter readership, defying predictions of the physical bookstore's decline.
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New Jersey Seeks to Simplify Sales Tax Compliance by Eliminating Transaction Thresholds
New Jersey is proposing to eliminate the 200-transaction threshold for sales tax economic nexus, instead requiring businesses to collect sales tax if their gross revenue exceeds \$100,000 annually in the state; this simplifies compliance and enhances revenue collection.
New Jersey Seeks to Simplify Sales Tax Compliance by Eliminating Transaction Thresholds
New Jersey is proposing to eliminate the 200-transaction threshold for sales tax economic nexus, instead requiring businesses to collect sales tax if their gross revenue exceeds \$100,000 annually in the state; this simplifies compliance and enhances revenue collection.
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Catch.com.au to Close Amidst Fierce E-commerce Competition
Catch.com.au, owned by Wesfarmers, will cease operations on April 30th due to intense competition from Amazon, Shein, and Temu, resulting in nearly 200 job losses but a transfer of 100 e-commerce roles to Kmart, which will utilize Catch's warehouses. Wesfarmers bought Catch in 2019 for $230 million ...
Catch.com.au to Close Amidst Fierce E-commerce Competition
Catch.com.au, owned by Wesfarmers, will cease operations on April 30th due to intense competition from Amazon, Shein, and Temu, resulting in nearly 200 job losses but a transfer of 100 e-commerce roles to Kmart, which will utilize Catch's warehouses. Wesfarmers bought Catch in 2019 for $230 million ...
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Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
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Pop-up Shops: A Booming Trend for Fashion Businesses
Pop-up shops, temporary retail spaces, are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their numbers doubling in the UK and Ireland over the past decade. Two Northern Irish fashion businesses, Jamie Online and Kindred of Ireland, utilize pop-ups to engage customers, test markets, and boost brand awaren...
Pop-up Shops: A Booming Trend for Fashion Businesses
Pop-up shops, temporary retail spaces, are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their numbers doubling in the UK and Ireland over the past decade. Two Northern Irish fashion businesses, Jamie Online and Kindred of Ireland, utilize pop-ups to engage customers, test markets, and boost brand awaren...
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Target Exceeds Sales Forecast Despite Maintaining Profit Outlook
Target exceeded its fourth-quarter sales forecast, with comparable sales projected to grow by 1.5% due to increased holiday shopping driven by promotional events, particularly Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Circle Week; however, the company maintained its profit outlook, suggesting reduced margins.
Target Exceeds Sales Forecast Despite Maintaining Profit Outlook
Target exceeded its fourth-quarter sales forecast, with comparable sales projected to grow by 1.5% due to increased holiday shopping driven by promotional events, particularly Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Circle Week; however, the company maintained its profit outlook, suggesting reduced margins.
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32% Bias Score