Generative AI Drives 1300% Surge in Online Shopping Clicks
AI-powered chatbot clicks on retail sites increased by 1300% year-over-year during the 2023 holiday season, driven by consumer demand for faster and more efficient online shopping experiences, and highlighting the competitive advantages of companies such as Amazon.
Generative AI Drives 1300% Surge in Online Shopping Clicks
AI-powered chatbot clicks on retail sites increased by 1300% year-over-year during the 2023 holiday season, driven by consumer demand for faster and more efficient online shopping experiences, and highlighting the competitive advantages of companies such as Amazon.
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40% Bias Score
EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Fails to Protect Consumers
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that despite a 2018 regulation, geo-blocking continues to limit consumer access to online goods and services across the EU due to inconsistent enforcement and varying penalties among member states.
EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Fails to Protect Consumers
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that despite a 2018 regulation, geo-blocking continues to limit consumer access to online goods and services across the EU due to inconsistent enforcement and varying penalties among member states.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Online Fashion Growth Plateaus Amidst Environmental Concerns
Online clothing shopping in Spain increased from 8.8% of consumers in 2013 to 46.7% in 2022, but this growth has plateaued. The rise in online shopping has increased CO2 emissions, driven by inefficient deliveries, excessive packaging, and high return rates, but sustainable brands are often only ava...
Spanish Online Fashion Growth Plateaus Amidst Environmental Concerns
Online clothing shopping in Spain increased from 8.8% of consumers in 2013 to 46.7% in 2022, but this growth has plateaued. The rise in online shopping has increased CO2 emissions, driven by inefficient deliveries, excessive packaging, and high return rates, but sustainable brands are often only ava...
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44% 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
Scotland's Dying High Streets: Online Shopping and Government Policies Exacerbate Decline
The author's Christmas shopping habits, primarily online, reflect a broader trend of declining high street retail in Scotland, exacerbated by government policies and resulting in over 10,000 job losses.
Scotland's Dying High Streets: Online Shopping and Government Policies Exacerbate Decline
The author's Christmas shopping habits, primarily online, reflect a broader trend of declining high street retail in Scotland, exacerbated by government policies and resulting in over 10,000 job losses.
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52% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Christmas Sales Slightly Below 2021 Levels
Christmas sales in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2022 were slightly below the previous year, with over two-thirds of businesses dissatisfied due to factors like economic uncertainty, the rise of e-commerce and a shift towards smaller, more personalized gifts. The retail association estimates a final turno...
Rhineland-Palatinate Christmas Sales Slightly Below 2021 Levels
Christmas sales in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2022 were slightly below the previous year, with over two-thirds of businesses dissatisfied due to factors like economic uncertainty, the rise of e-commerce and a shift towards smaller, more personalized gifts. The retail association estimates a final turno...
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56% Bias Score
Record Grocery Spending in Spain Reaches "122 Billion Euros" in 2024
Spanish consumers spent a record "122 billion euros" on groceries in 2024, a 4.6% increase driven by higher input prices (up 2.5%), increased demand (up 2%), and a booming online grocery sector (up 18%).
Record Grocery Spending in Spain Reaches "122 Billion Euros" in 2024
Spanish consumers spent a record "122 billion euros" on groceries in 2024, a 4.6% increase driven by higher input prices (up 2.5%), increased demand (up 2%), and a booming online grocery sector (up 18%).
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36% Bias Score
French Retailer Expresses Concern Over Online Shopping's Impact
Dominique Nizan, owner of three clothing boutiques in Rochefort, France, reports a significant decline in sales, blaming the rise of online shopping and changing consumer habits despite a festive atmosphere in the city.
French Retailer Expresses Concern Over Online Shopping's Impact
Dominique Nizan, owner of three clothing boutiques in Rochefort, France, reports a significant decline in sales, blaming the rise of online shopping and changing consumer habits despite a festive atmosphere in the city.
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44% 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
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
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20% Bias Score
UK Boxing Day Footfall Down 8.9% Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior
UK Boxing Day retail footfall decreased by 8.9% compared to 2023, with high streets experiencing the steepest decline at 10.9%, attributed to the cost of living crisis and a shift towards online shopping, despite an overall expected spending of £3.7 billion.
UK Boxing Day Footfall Down 8.9% Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior
UK Boxing Day retail footfall decreased by 8.9% compared to 2023, with high streets experiencing the steepest decline at 10.9%, attributed to the cost of living crisis and a shift towards online shopping, despite an overall expected spending of £3.7 billion.
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32% Bias Score
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
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44% Bias Score