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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.
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Amazon resumes Google Shopping advertising after month-long test
Amazon started spending on Google Shopping again exactly one month after turning off ads globally, suggesting a deliberate marketing test.
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Walmart sets Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates as big sales approach for Q4
November 28 Black Friday and December 1 Cyber Monday anchor promotional calendar with Pro Seller deadlines.
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FTC settles with e-commerce scheme operators in massive fraud case
Federal regulators secure permanent industry ban and asset forfeiture in Click Profit business opportunity enforcement.
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Pattern Group files S-1 for IPO with 94% Amazon revenue dependency
Amazon marketplace partner Pattern Group filed for public offering with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan as joint book runners, generating $1.8 billion revenue in 2024 across 60+ marketplaces.
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Google launches Merchant API, signals transition from Content API
Google announces Merchant API general availability in August 2025, setting Content API for Shopping shutdown date for August 18, 2026, affecting e-commerce businesses.
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Meta expands advertising features with targeted offers and value rules
Meta introduces four new advertising features including targeted offers for US shops, universal value rules, restricted word controls, and audience insights for enhanced campaign optimization.
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Pinterest launches thrift shop feature as Gen Z drives 550% surge in sustainable shopping
Pinterest unveils first-of-its-kind thrift shopping experience alongside comprehensive autumn trend report showing massive growth in secondhand searches among younger users.
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FTC sues ticket brokers who bought 2,280 Taylor Swift tickets illegally
Maryland operation used fake accounts and bots to bypass limits, resold Eras Tour seats for millions.
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Amazon sellers report sales plummet during recession fears
Sales drop 60-80% year-over-year as marketplace veterans cite economic uncertainty, increased costs, and platform algorithm changes affecting third-party merchants.
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Amazon shifts liability to sellers with new FBA inventory policy
Amazon introduces new inventory ownership rules affecting seller reimbursements for damaged FBA goods, transferring liability burden from marketplace to merchants.
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Amazon exits Google Shopping globally causing 30% CPC collapse
Amazon's complete withdrawal from Google Shopping in July 2025 triggered 30% cost-per-click drops across major markets, creating significant opportunities.
