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JANUARY 15, 2020

Google has updated its search function to make searching for clothing items and accessories easier, the company said in a blog post. To start using the service, a customer simply types in the name of the accessory they’re looking for in the Google search bar, like “bathrobes,” “pants” or “bathing suits.”

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APRIL 2, 2019

In a blog post, Tom Ward, senior vice president of digital operations at Walmart, said the retailer is building platforms with partners including Google to help customers shop via voice. If a customer tells Walmart through Google Assistant to add milk to the shopping cart, it will add the one he or she purchased in the past.

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JUNE 5, 2019

It’s not enough to just be a retailer these days, it seems. The retail chain reportedly has been in discussions with Triad Retail Media , the retail advertiser owned by WPP PLC, to acquire it. It is now only behind Google and Facebook. Google is expected to lose share and drop to 37.2 billion this year.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

In today’s top news, Americans are struggling as savings accounts run dry, and several states are preparing their own antitrust probe into Google. State AGs To Press Own Case Against Google. Several states are moving forward with their own antitrust probe into Google and could decide to join the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case.

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JULY 5, 2019

It’s not enough to just be a retailer these days, it seems. The retail chain reportedly has been in discussions with Triad Retail Media , the retail advertiser owned by WPP PLC, to acquire it. It is now only behind Google and Facebook. Google is expected to lose share and drop to 37.2 billion this year.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Voice commerce may grab more headlines due to the presence of Google, Apple and Amazon, but conversational commerce – its younger cousin – is finding its own way as the information superhighway to a purchase. “We The voice activation may come back with one brand or a few, as well as suggested websites or stores.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This edition includes news about Facebook’s new payments push, Amazon’s new robotics plan and why Google is working more closely with financial institutions. Google Dives Into DDAs. The branding will reflect the financial institutions and not Google. Google’s Growing Global Challenge To Amazon’s Voice Dominance .

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MARCH 5, 2019

JD.com, one of the biggest eCommerce retailers in China, has teamed up with Google to launch a store on Google Express, according to a report by Reuters. . In June of last year, Google announced it was going to invest $550 million in JD.com in exchange for a 1 percent stake in the company.

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JUNE 13, 2019

Retail is getting more visual, and that stands to be the case for locally-focused merchants as they compete for attention and consumer dollars with the likes of Amazon and Walmart. Indeed, augmented reality is among the tools that local retailers look ready to adopt for further use. Contextualizing Commerce.

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MAY 13, 2019

Now, according to a report , Adobe has announced some Magento updates that aim to help small and medium-sized businesses that use the service, with Amazon and Google integrations. Users can set pricing rules for the Amazon sales channel, handle multiple brands at a time with access to multiple accounts, and get access to Amazon product data.

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JUNE 29, 2018

Google is getting into the grocery delivery market, with NBC News reporting that it is testing a same-day delivery service that will bring food and other online orders to consumers’ doorsteps. If the test is successful, Google told NBC News it could expand into other markets. “We

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

earlier this year, Huawei has introduced a new line of 5G phones that won’t have an Android OS or any Google apps, according to a report by CNBC. The phones will not have some key Google apps like Maps, Youtube or Gmail, but Huawei has its own interface that’s based on Android called EMUI10.

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MAY 8, 2017

The UK’s top retailers are facing tough competition online from U.S.-based based sites, with Apple and Google Shopping joining a list already led by American imports Amazon and eBay. According to eMarketer , February 2017 data from comScore MMX shows Apple and Google Shopping placed fifth and sixth, respectively, among the U.K.’s

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

They weren’t Google phones exactly, but they were at least Google-adjacent smartphones. While Google became the vague banner under which all Android/“not-Apple” phones could be loosely grouped, a negation of an ecosystem does not itself an ecosystem make. Yes, Google comes close but not in the way that Apple owns the iPhone.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Fabric, a new headless commerce platform startup for retailers, came out of the gate with a head of steam on Tuesday (Aug. The product is a cloud-native platform that enables retailers to deliver digital commerce experiences without having to rely on expensive engineering resources. Shopify and BigCommerce have a new competitor.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Brands and retailers face a dilemma then: How do companies reach consumers through their phones? As a result, Kolacz is rolling out technology for brands and retailers to connect with customers through messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WeChat , Viber and WhatsApp. The Platform. The Road Ahead.

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AUGUST 29, 2018

JD.com , a Chinese eCommerce company, is tapping Google and Walmart to help it expand outside China. Bloomberg , citing an interview with Richard Liu, the head of JD.com , reported Liu is in the initial stages of planning with Google to lure customers outside the country. and Southeast Asia. and Southeast Asia.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

The calendar might have just turned to October and the leaves on the trees haven’t even started to turn yet, but retailers are already looking ahead to the holiday shopping season. 4), the National Retail Federation said it expects holiday sales to increase 3.6 Google Home will retail for $129 and will be available in stores on Nov.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

While America was busy watching the solar eclipse (hopefully with the appropriate protective eyewear), Google rolled out its new Android OS and created the world’s first crowdsourced “Eclipse Megamovie” using footage from across the U.S. It rolls out first to the Google Pixel and Nexus 5X and 6P devices. Android Oreo Confirmed.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

New research shows that Google gained ground on Amazon ’s global smart speaker share for the second quarter of 2018. Conversely, Google increased its share to 28 percent in Q2 2018, up from 16 percent during Q2 2017. “However, its high price continues to hamper demand for the HomePod.

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MARCH 25, 2019

We started to really think about how [we] not only simplify integration and onboarding, but [how to] better manage operations on an ongoing basis,” he said. “We That checkout experience is powered on the backend by PayPal via its retail partnership program. eBay Drafts Google Pay. eBay Drafts Google Pay.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Retail technology is undergoing big changes in the restaurant world, and that includes the drive-thru. Some brands like McDonald’s are turning to voice recognition technology to keep orders moving. The latest development in retail camera use comes from the drive-thru lanes of the fast-food industry, according to the Financial Times.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Retailers are bringing experiential stores to big cities, and Starbucks is no exception: The coffee chain was set to open its Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York City on Friday (Dec. With premium coffees, teas, mixology and the iconic Milanese Princi Bakery, it serves as a Starbucks brand amplifier and a platform for future innovation.”

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JUNE 7, 2017

goes up against San Francisco’s grocery delivery champion Instacart, as well as AmazonFresh and Google Express, to become the U.S.’ number one grocery delivery brand. Customers pay $99 a year for unlimited free deliveries of groceries, household goods and even alcoholic beverages sold by Shipt’s retail partners.

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JULY 27, 2020

“Given the seismic shift to digital, the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing retail to achieve innovation in three to six months that would otherwise have taken three to five years. The pandemic has brought uncertainty to many businesses, but at the same time, it has sparked innovation,” said Ro Bhatia , chief operating officer at sticky.io.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The Google Assistant finds a home away from the Home as third parties integrate it into their smart speakers using Google’s open software development kit. Soon it will also reside on Google’s own Home device and forthcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 Android phones. All in this week’s tracker. Smart Move. The result? The Ad Machine.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

If data is the new oil, then it could be said that retailers are sitting on data gushers. After all, they have terabytes of data flowing across their various retail channels — and then use the insights that come from it to build better consumer experiences. It sounds elegant and obvious. s board — is that it isn’t always either. “We

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The only question is: What do retailers have to do to win them over? Many consumers consider familiar payments brands like Google Pay and Amazon Pay to be a sign of trustworthiness, while others look at the overall quality of a site when deciding whether to buy from it.

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JUNE 25, 2020

Vast numbers of consumers are happy to ask Alexa, Siri or the Google Assistant to play a song, find a recipe or dim the lights in their smart homes. In a world where physical retail was, by and large, shut down for three months, our consumer surveys have since found that many U.S.

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APRIL 17, 2020

The IAB said effects are being felt across ad-supported websites, “as well as companies that provide technical infrastructure to support selling ads” such as network services, brand safety and attribution services. Neither Facebook nor Google break down their revenue by business size. Brands typically shy away from bad news.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

A quarter-century later, that online bookstore has profoundly changed the retail landscape and every player operating within it. But the first few listings they see when the search results come back are the aggregators listing for those specific brands. Avoiding The Apocalyptic Scenario .

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Retail is a dog-eat-dog world, operating at times on the thinnest of margins. Rewards can help lure customers to a brand and keep them there. I think merchants and issuers alike see the value of rewards in creating a storyline for customers, enhancing the relationship with the brand and driving stronger loyalty,” he added.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

What Thrasio is doing better than anyone else right now is making a business out of buying Amazon businesses, which it then onboards, optimizes and operates. Then there’s a checklist of 503 items that the Thrasio team applies to their new acquisition — from operations to platform compliance to product specs and marketing practices.

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MAY 22, 2020

An initial explosion of online orders left Amazon overwhelmed, forcing the company to temporarily reprioritize its operation toward mostly delivering key household items. For example, Google has launched its own game streaming service called Stadia , purchasing space in Montreal to do so.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

While beauty conglomerates like L’Oréal are making acquisitions to become more tech-enabled, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple (GAFA) are pursuing the high margins in beauty through partnerships, consumer insights, e-commerce, and more. Search data helps brands understand shopper preferences. Looking ahead.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

As everyone knows, the eCommerce operator is making major plays to solidify command of the home commerce ecosystem via voice-activated and other devices, and also through quick home delivery of products ordered through connected home appliances. Google Moves. Amazon and the Home Ecosystem. Let’s stick with Amazon for a moment.

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JULY 5, 2019

Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. The post also pointed out that the retailer invested over RMB 700 million – which is approximately $100 million – to create the South China Fresh Food Distribution Center. Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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