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

Amazon introduces updated return fees for Europe sellers starting February 2025

Amazon announces changes to returns processing fees for European sellers, with new thresholds and category-specific rates.

Retail

Google expands beta test of Top Quality Store badge for merchant websites

Google's merchant recognition program enters new phase with website integration option to showcase store quality ratings.

Retail

How to shop on TikTok

A detailed walkthrough of TikTok Shop's purchasing process, from finding products to completing transactions.

Retail Featured

Real estate giant RE/MAX launches media network to monetize digital properties

RE/MAX enters advertising technology space with new commerce media network, targeting home-related advertisers and buyers.

Display

Amazon expands cross-channel measurement capabilities for advertisers

New functionality provides unified reach and frequency metrics across devices and publishers for Amazon DSP advertisers globally.

Retail

New Amazon frequency capping feature adds cross-campaign reach measurement

Amazon DSP launches reporting tools for advertisers to track ad exposure across multiple campaigns with unified frequency metrics.

Retail

Amazon launches centralized billing system for sponsored ads and DSP

Amazon launches unified billing interface for sponsored ads and DSP advertisers to manage invoices across multiple countries.

Retail

Google launches glossary for Merchant Center Next platform

New technical documentation provides detailed explanations of essential e-commerce terms and features for online retailers.

Data Featured

How PayPal's Honey manipulated coupon codes and diverted affiliate commissions

A multi-year investigation reveals PayPal's browser extension Honey engaged in systematic affiliate commission diversion practices.

Retail

Retail theft surges 93 percent since 2019, with rising violence concerns

New industry study reveals dramatic increase in retail theft and unprecedented levels of violence against store employees.

Search

Managing faceted navigation URLs: new Google documentation

Google releases comprehensive documentation on managing faceted navigation URLs to prevent server resource waste and optimize crawling.

Retail Featured

Google Merchant Center adds first-order discount option for retailers

Google Merchant Center's new first-order discount feature enables retailers to offer targeted promotions for first-time buyers.

Retail

Pillow Cube faces class action lawsuit over alleged deceptive pricing practices

New lawsuit claims Pillow Cube and CEO engaged in misleading discount schemes through perpetual sales marketing tactics.

Retail

Shopify's new app store policy impacts free tiers and merchant costs

A recent policy change requiring removal of "powered by" messages in Shopify apps raises concerns about sustainability of free services.

Retail

Amazon moves into direct car sales with Hyundai partnership across 48 US cities

Amazon launches online car purchasing platform for Hyundai vehicles in major US metropolitan areas, offering end-to-end digital buying process.

Retail Featured

Zalando agrees to acquire About You in 1.2 billion euro fashion tech deal

Major consolidation in European e-commerce as Zalando plans to acquire About You, combining tech capabilities and fashion platforms.

Retail

Google's Product Studio expands AI imaging tools to 15 additional markets

Google's merchant tool for AI-powered product imagery extends reach to 30 countries, adding key European and global markets.

Retail

Return policies cost retailers $890 billion in 2024 as consumer habits shift

NRF report reveals record-high returns impacting retail, with younger shoppers driving new return behaviors and retailers adapting policies.

Data

Amazon debuts data streaming service for advertising metrics optimization

New service enables advertisers to access hourly performance data and campaign changes in near real-time through AWS integration.

Data

Temu releases content moderation report for EU Digital Services Act

Temu details content moderation practices, automated systems, and human oversight in new transparency report for EU compliance.

Retail

PubMatic and DIGITS partner to transform local grocery retail media advertising

Strategic partnership brings enterprise-level programmatic advertising capabilities to local grocery and convenience stores across the US.

Retail

Google enhances Holiday Shopping experience with AI-powered Lens and Maps features

Latest Google Shopping updates bring AI-powered product recognition and local inventory search to enhance in-store shopping experience.

Retail

Holiday shopping trends show 80% of consumers prefer physical retail experiences

New research reveals in-store shopping dominates holiday retail as consumers seek immediate purchases and tactile experiences.

Retail

Criteo unveils Strategic Growth Plans at Retail Media Investor update event

Leading AdTech company Criteo presents long-term vision and AI-driven innovation strategy for retail media growth at investor event.

Retail

Perplexity launches AI-powered shopping assistant with one-click checkout feature

Perplexity debuts innovative shopping tool for Pro users, combining AI search with seamless purchasing capabilities.