Retail

The latest news about retail ads. Retail media ads are digital ads that are placed on retailer websites and apps. They are typically displayed on search results pages, product detail pages, and category pages. Retail media ads can be used to promote products and services from both the retailer itself and other brands.

Retail

Google adds member pricing data type to merchant listings

Google updates structured data guidelines with member pricing support and clarifies pricing types for merchant product listings.

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Criteo reports record profits as retail media drives fourth quarter growth

Fourth quarter results exceed expectations with retail media revenue reaching $250 million milestone in 2024.

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AI-powered contextual targeting reshapes ad delivery without cookies

New technical paper reveals how Amazon uses machine learning to match ads with relevant content in real-time without tracking.

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Amazon opens first physical beauty store in Italy

The Milan store expands the company's retail presence in Europe with a focus on beauty, personal care and pharmacy products.

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Amazon removes partial shipment splits for standard-size FBA products

Amazon changes inbound placement service fees and eliminates partial shipment splits option, impacting seller strategies.

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Amazon's advertising revenue surges 18% to reach $17.3 billion in Q4 2024

Analysis of Amazon's Q4 2024 advertising performance reveals significant growth and expansion into streaming video advertising services.

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Competition tribunal selects Prof Stephan's claim against Amazon over BIRA's case

UK competition tribunal chooses broader merchant claim led by Prof Stephan over BIRA's narrower case in Amazon marketplace dispute.

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European e-commerce to hit €565bn by 2029 as digital retail expands

New Forrester data shows Europe-5 online retail growth will outpace traditional stores with 7.8% annual increase through 2029.

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Amazon plans first UK drone delivery hub in Darlington

British regulators to review Amazon's proposal for Prime Air drone delivery operations from Darlington fulfillment center.

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Valentine's Day shopping trends and regional preferences in 2024

Insights into Valentine's Day shopping patterns, regional preferences, and emerging trends in 2024.

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Apple unveils new commerce API to simplify large-scale app transactions

Tech giant introduces Advanced Commerce API to help developers manage extensive catalogs and subscription models in the App Store.

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Product listing ads get major update as IAB Tech Lab finalizes new standard

Latest OpenRTB specification changes aim to standardize programmatic buying of product listing ads across commerce platforms.

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Lawsuit alleges Patagonia misleads shoppers with deceptive pricing practices

New class action suit claims outdoor retailer inflates reference prices to create false impression of discounts, court documents show.

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Amazon introduces conversion tracking to measure advertising path effectiveness

New beta reporting tool reveals customer journey across Amazon ad formats, helping advertisers track 30-day conversion paths.

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CBP proposes new data requirements for low-value shipment imports

U.S. Customs agency aims to strengthen oversight of duty-free imports under $800 through enhanced electronic filing system.

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Amazon consolidates first-party ad inventory across owned media properties

Digital advertising update brings unified inventory access across Amazon's websites and devices for display and video campaigns.

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Criteo names former Dentsu executive as CEO amid retail media transformation

Michael Komasinski to lead Criteo starting February 15 as the adtech firm faces challenges in retail media and cookie deprecation.

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Walmart unveils updated brand identity in major refresh after 73 years

Walmart announces comprehensive brand refresh focusing on new typography, color palette and digital-first approach.

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Microsoft introduces first-party data solutions for retailers

Microsoft Advertising launches Curate for Commerce and Sponsored Promotions by Brands to help retailers monetize first-party data.

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Amazon extends retail ad technology to other retailers with new service

Amazon launches ad tech service for retailers to monetize their sites using its advertising technology and advertiser network.

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Shopify to block ScriptTag functionality for checkout pages starting February 2025

Major changes announced for Shopify app developers as platform deprecates ScriptTag functionality on Thank You and Order Status pages.

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Amazon faces lawsuit over liquidation program practices and alleged FBA seller fraud

Xcess Limited files lawsuit against Amazon Services over claims of systemic overcharging in liquidation program and contract termination.

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Klarna expands WooCommerce partnership with default payment integration

Klarna and WooCommerce forge strategic partnership to enable automatic payment options for new merchants, impacting 4M online stores.

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Amazon limits product titles to 200 characters starting January 21

New ecommerce marketplace policy standardises product listings by restricting title length and special characters in early 2025.

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Samsung integrates Instacart into smart refrigerators for automated grocery ordering

Samsung's 2025 Bespoke refrigerators will feature direct Instacart integration, enabling AI-powered food recognition and ordering.