DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Signals Shift in China's AI Strategy
DeepSeek's new open-source AI model, V3, rivals top models in performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift in China's AI strategy towards accessible and efficient solutions; this is complemented by other AI advancements in film, literature, entertainment, and e-commerce, though concerns ...
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Signals Shift in China's AI Strategy
DeepSeek's new open-source AI model, V3, rivals top models in performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift in China's AI strategy towards accessible and efficient solutions; this is complemented by other AI advancements in film, literature, entertainment, and e-commerce, though concerns ...
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Zhejiang's Vocational Schools Attract Surge in African E-commerce Students
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, especially from Rwanda, to participate in e-commerce training programs under the Future of Africa initiative, with Jinhua University enrolling dozens of students annually for the next five years and Yiwu Indu...
Zhejiang's Vocational Schools Attract Surge in African E-commerce Students
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, especially from Rwanda, to participate in e-commerce training programs under the Future of Africa initiative, with Jinhua University enrolling dozens of students annually for the next five years and Yiwu Indu...
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40% Bias Score
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
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48% Bias Score
E-Mart and Alibaba Form Joint Venture to Expand Global Sales
South Korean discount chain E-Mart and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will form a joint venture, Grand Opus Holding, launching in 2025 to expand global sales channels for South Korean sellers, leveraging E-Mart's distribution and Alibaba's e-commerce expertise; E-Mart's stock rose 5.45% on the new...
E-Mart and Alibaba Form Joint Venture to Expand Global Sales
South Korean discount chain E-Mart and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will form a joint venture, Grand Opus Holding, launching in 2025 to expand global sales channels for South Korean sellers, leveraging E-Mart's distribution and Alibaba's e-commerce expertise; E-Mart's stock rose 5.45% on the new...
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36% Bias Score
Boxing Day 2024: High Street Suffers Significant Footfall Drop
UK high street footfall on Boxing Day 2024 decreased by 10.2%, and shopping centres saw a 13.9% drop compared to 2023, highlighting the continued dominance of online shopping and the impact of rising costs and "promotion fatigue".
Boxing Day 2024: High Street Suffers Significant Footfall Drop
UK high street footfall on Boxing Day 2024 decreased by 10.2%, and shopping centres saw a 13.9% drop compared to 2023, highlighting the continued dominance of online shopping and the impact of rising costs and "promotion fatigue".
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56% Bias Score
Limited Impact from Amazon Worker Protests Despite Nationwide Demonstrations
Teamsters and other Amazon-affiliated workers staged protests at several delivery centers across the US, but experts say these actions have not significantly disrupted package deliveries, though some localized delays are possible.
Limited Impact from Amazon Worker Protests Despite Nationwide Demonstrations
Teamsters and other Amazon-affiliated workers staged protests at several delivery centers across the US, but experts say these actions have not significantly disrupted package deliveries, though some localized delays are possible.
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48% Bias Score
African Students Flock to Zhejiang's E-commerce Vocational Schools
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, particularly for e-commerce programs, as exemplified by Jinhua University's enrollment of Rwandan students and Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College's Morocco campus; this collaboration fosters economic deve...
African Students Flock to Zhejiang's E-commerce Vocational Schools
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, particularly for e-commerce programs, as exemplified by Jinhua University's enrollment of Rwandan students and Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College's Morocco campus; this collaboration fosters economic deve...
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56% Bias Score
UK Online Retail Returns Soar to £27 Billion, Forcing Retailers to Adapt
The UK's online retail return rate is exploding, exceeding £27 billion this year, forcing retailers to implement return fees and explore sustainable solutions like repair and resale to counter losses and waste from consumer behaviors like bracketing and wardrobing.
UK Online Retail Returns Soar to £27 Billion, Forcing Retailers to Adapt
The UK's online retail return rate is exploding, exceeding £27 billion this year, forcing retailers to implement return fees and explore sustainable solutions like repair and resale to counter losses and waste from consumer behaviors like bracketing and wardrobing.
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40% Bias Score
Boxing Day 2024: Online Sales Surge as High Street Footfall Plummets
UK Boxing Day 2024 witnessed a 6.2% decrease in high street footfall and a 4.2% drop in shopping centre visits compared to 2023, while online spending is projected to reach \£4.6 billion, driven by extended sales periods and the rising popularity of online shopping.
Boxing Day 2024: Online Sales Surge as High Street Footfall Plummets
UK Boxing Day 2024 witnessed a 6.2% decrease in high street footfall and a 4.2% drop in shopping centre visits compared to 2023, while online spending is projected to reach \£4.6 billion, driven by extended sales periods and the rising popularity of online shopping.
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12% Bias Score
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
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36% Bias Score
Record Consumer Returns to Cost $890 Billion in 2024
In 2024, US consumer returns are projected to reach $890 billion (17% of sales), up from $743 billion (15%) in 2023, due to increased online shopping and practices like bracketing and wardrobing, creating significant financial and environmental challenges for retailers.
Record Consumer Returns to Cost $890 Billion in 2024
In 2024, US consumer returns are projected to reach $890 billion (17% of sales), up from $743 billion (15%) in 2023, due to increased online shopping and practices like bracketing and wardrobing, creating significant financial and environmental challenges for retailers.
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44% Bias Score
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
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36% Bias Score