England vs Ghana knocked £12.24m from UK online spending in 90 minutes
England's World Cup match against Ghana cut UK web activity by 25%, delaying up to £12.24m in ecommerce sales, per new data from web host 20i released yesterday.
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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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HSK United pays $79,200 for fake discounts and misleading refund rules
Australia's ACCC issued four infringement notices to HSK United for strikethrough pricing and a false returns policy on Pain Free Aussies and Modern Aussies.
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Google publishes user access guide for Merchant Center for Agencies
Google's Merchant Center for Agencies guide details two user roles, three account setup paths, and a label permission model for managing global client access.
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TikTok Shop's hidden score that can freeze your affiliate access
TikTok Shop's Shop Performance Score gates seller visibility, settlement speed, and affiliate marketing access through six metrics and four benefit levels.
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Walmart is buying Vibe.co to bring self-serve CTV ads to small businesses
Walmart acquires Vibe.co to expand self-serve CTV advertising access for SMBs and mid-market brands through Walmart Connect's growing commerce media platform.
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TikTok Shop's toy safety rules are stricter than sellers expect
TikTok Shop published Toys and Hobby Products requirements on June 19, 2026, covering CPSC certificates, lab reports, FCC markings, and choking hazard warnings.
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AI advertising leads Cannes Lions 2026 as OpenAI courts the Croisette
On day one of Cannes Lions 2026, OpenAI courted advertisers as Criteo passed 2,000 brands on ChatGPT, shoppable TV spread, and Google reworked Smart Bidding.
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TikTok Shop's Smart Promotion now costs sellers 3.5% of all GMV
TikTok Shop's Smart Promotion charges sellers a fixed 3.5% GMV fee in regular periods and 4.5% during campaigns, replacing the legacy co-funded model for most.
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Your TV remote can now add to Amazon cart during a Samsung TV Plus ad
Samsung Ads and Amazon Ads today activated shoppable CTV ads on Samsung TV Plus, letting viewers add products to an Amazon cart via their TV remote control.
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NIQ takes GeoPurchase audiences to Poland, Belgium, Mexico, and Indonesia
NIQ today expanded its GeoPurchase purchase-based audience product to Poland, Belgium, Mexico, and Indonesia, bringing geo-targeted FMCG data to 11 countries.
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Amazon A+ Content trains AI through conversions, not indexing
Amazon's A+ Content is not indexed by A9 or COSMO, but it trains Alexa for Shopping through conversions - here is what changed in 2026 and why it matters.
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LGBTQ+ allies outspend non-supporters by $17B, VAB report finds
VAB's 2026 'Stand with Pride' report finds LGBTQ+ allies spent $73B vs $56B for non-supporters, with 79% of LGBTQ+ adults aged 18-49 and Gen Z making up 40%.
