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Beginning with a beta launch next week, customers will be able to tag Target in ChatGPT and describe what they need. For instance, a request like "Help me plan a holiday movie night" will prompt ChatGPT to build a shopping cart with products from Target, such as snacks and blankets. Once the cart is ready, shoppers will be directed to the Target app to complete their purchase.

Agentic AI will soon be able to carry out shopping for us, interacting on our behalf with brands and retailers online. That means staying competitive means building platforms capable of interacting with both humans and AI. This could be good for humans, who will save time and mental capacity - and it can be good for brands, if they execute right.

They're normally priced at $250, but this 32% discount ends up bringing them down by a full $80. You end up only having to pay $170 for a limited time. See at Amazon A Comfortable Fit The Galaxy Buds3 Pro are made to be the most comfortable in-ear headphones from Samsung to date, designed to stay in place all day for a truly immersive experience.

Here's what the big box retailer reported for its Q3 2025: Net sales: $25.3 billion (down 1.4% from the same period in 2024) Adjusted earnings per share (EPS): $1.78 (down from $1.85 in the same period in 2024) Operating income: $948 million (down 18.9%) Net earnings: $689 million (down 19.3%) To put those first two all-important metrics into perspective, net sales came in below what analysts were expecting, but the company's adjusted earnings per share came in slightly above.

But, within the iGaming world, trust is essential and in fact what drives engagement and retention. It's also all to do with the payment method, and the way casinos and betting platforms handle security, transparency and speed of all transactions. For instance, the best online casinos that payout do so quickly and efficiently. There are no surprise fees, no high withdrawal requirements and so on. As such, consumers develop trust in the brand and keep coming back.

Picture this: You're browsing for a new place to play online bingo. The welcome bonus looks good, the games seem varied enough, and the reviews are decent. You create an account, then reach the payment page. There's that familiar blue PayPal logo staring back at you. You click it without a second thought because, well, that's just what everyone uses, isn't it?

While you're making preparations for Small Business Saturday at the end of November, make sure your website is optimized and ready to capture online shoppers. Don't just rely on foot traffic at your physical store - websites are a great way to capture online traffic and sales, too. American Express reported that 53% of consumers shopped online at small businesses on Small Business Saturday in 2023.

Growth in U.S. markets helped Swedish fintech firm Klarna to achieve a 26% jump in third-quarter revenue, beating expectations in its first report as a public company and forecasting revenue above $1 billion in the current quarter, the company said on Tuesday. The buy now, pay later lender, which went public in September in New York, reported revenue of $903 million, beating analysts' expectations of $882 million, according to data compiled by LSEG.

If there's one thing L.L.Bean is going to do, it's stand the test of time. The quintessentially American outdoor brand supplies everything from hunting shoes and field coats to wool sweaters and flannel sheetsall made with exceptional quality. Whether you're fly-fishing in Montana, camping in the Great Smoky Mountains, or holed up in a cabin somewhere in the Hudson Valley, L.L.Bean has the gear you need to feel at one with nature.

'Tis the season for giving - and that means 'tis the season for shopping. Maybe you'll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, "I'll just return it if they don't like it." But before you click "buy," it's worth knowing that many retailers have quietly tightened their return policies in recent years. As a marketing professor, I study how retailers manage the flood of returns that follow big shopping events like these, and what it reveals about the hidden costs of convenience.

"I ordered raspberries. They send me cauliflowers." That's how a Californian shopper described their online grocery experience buying groceries from Walmart using the Instacart app. Our fieldwork has revealed similar mishaps. These mismatched substitutions have become a symbol of a deeper problem-one that quietly erodes profitability, damages customer trust, and impedes the growth of online ordering in retail.

If you're shopping for a Lego Super Mario fan this holiday season, check out Amazon and Walmart's deal on the adorable Soda Jungle Maker playset. Normally $55, the 598-piece building set is down to just $25 at both retailers as part of early Black Friday sales. It's extremely rare for a Lego Mario set to receive a discount of this size. We can't recall the last time a retailer sold one of the Mario playsets for over 50% off its MSRP.

There's a certain kind of Amazon find that people don't just like - they commit to. The kind that's affordable, works ridiculously well, and quietly becomes a staple you end up recommending to everyone. Those are the products that earn cult-level status, and Prime is full of them. From clever home upgrades to smart little gadgets that make your day easier, these are the legitimately amazing picks shoppers swear by - the ones that went from "hidden gem" to "can't live without it" fast.

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Is there anything better than finding a cool new product that makes your life easier and more fun? The weird - yet genius - products below are so well priced so you don't have to hold back on experimenting with more than just one of them. That explains why Amazon has trouble keeping them in stock.

Incentive 1: Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, TikTok will rank its TSPs in descending order from 15 to one, based on their target plan short video GMV increment. Each month, those which also meet the minimum incremental GMV requirement can earn between $1,000 and $5,000 in ad credits. There's even the option to earn a bonus $2,000 in ad credits for ranking in the top 15 for all three months.

A cooling memory foam seat cushion perfect for relieving pressure on your tailbone, hips, and lower back while sitting for long periods of time - making your office chair the absolute best seat in the house.

First, consider writing. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and dozens of other AI tools can draft newsletters, create ads, or write search-engine-optimized copy. In a recent ecommerce project, I directed AI to generate product copy from this manufacturer's description: At less than 5″ wide, the incredibly slim and easy-to-use K-Mini® single-serve coffee maker makes anywhere perfect for great coffee. Before composing, the AI tool searched the web and considered SEO keywords. After a couple of research steps, it produced several versions, including this one:

Amazon has awesome deals on a handful of Lego Mario Kart playsets, including two products on sale for the first time since the second wave of racers joined the series in August. Interactive Lego Mario & Standard Kart, which is the starter set for the collection, is up for grabs for $44 (was $55). The other first-time deal is Wario & King Boo for $40 (was $50), which is the only Lego Super Mario set featuring fan-favorite character Wario.