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
Australia Adopts AI-Powered Cashless Payment System
A new AI-powered cashless payment system, launched by Mastercard at the Australian Open, lets shoppers buy items at pop-up stores and walk out without checkout, using cameras to track purchases; retailers are expected to adopt this technology widely, though a 2026 mandate requiring cash acceptance m...
Australia Adopts AI-Powered Cashless Payment System
A new AI-powered cashless payment system, launched by Mastercard at the Australian Open, lets shoppers buy items at pop-up stores and walk out without checkout, using cameras to track purchases; retailers are expected to adopt this technology widely, though a 2026 mandate requiring cash acceptance m...
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52% Bias Score
Creator-Driven Commerce Drives 20.3% of US Retail Revenue on Cyber Monday 2024
Creator-driven commerce generated 20.3% of U.S. retail revenue on Cyber Monday 2024, a 7% year-over-year increase, driven by the six times higher conversion rate of social posts with affiliate links compared to other content, reshaping how people shop.
Creator-Driven Commerce Drives 20.3% of US Retail Revenue on Cyber Monday 2024
Creator-driven commerce generated 20.3% of U.S. retail revenue on Cyber Monday 2024, a 7% year-over-year increase, driven by the six times higher conversion rate of social posts with affiliate links compared to other content, reshaping how people shop.
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44% Bias Score
Mobile Shopping to Dominate US Holiday Spending
US holiday mobile shopping is projected to hit a record \$128.1 billion this year, a 12.8% increase, driven by Gen Z consumers and retailers' mobile app improvements; 53% of online spending is expected to be mobile.
Mobile Shopping to Dominate US Holiday Spending
US holiday mobile shopping is projected to hit a record \$128.1 billion this year, a 12.8% increase, driven by Gen Z consumers and retailers' mobile app improvements; 53% of online spending is expected to be mobile.
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44% Bias Score
VIP Awards Foster Collaboration in Crowded Retail Tech Market
The VIP Awards, founded by Vicki Cantrell, celebrate excellence in retail technology, fostering relationships between vendors and retailers to navigate the complexities of a market with over 14,000 technology solutions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
VIP Awards Foster Collaboration in Crowded Retail Tech Market
The VIP Awards, founded by Vicki Cantrell, celebrate excellence in retail technology, fostering relationships between vendors and retailers to navigate the complexities of a market with over 14,000 technology solutions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
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48% 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
"AI Age Verification Devices Tested in Île-de-France Tobacconists"
"Starting December 12, Île-de-France tobacconists are testing a 590-euro AI age verification device to prevent underage tobacco sales; it uses facial analysis to signal whether a customer is an adult (green light) or a minor (red light), prompting ID checks. The test, involving 15 tobacconists, will...
"AI Age Verification Devices Tested in Île-de-France Tobacconists"
"Starting December 12, Île-de-France tobacconists are testing a 590-euro AI age verification device to prevent underage tobacco sales; it uses facial analysis to signal whether a customer is an adult (green light) or a minor (red light), prompting ID checks. The test, involving 15 tobacconists, will...
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48% Bias Score