Creators on X can now hide certain content behind a paywall in order to drive more subscription sign-ups. Those posts will be displayed in-stream, so creators can, for example, create a thread of several posts, then lock the final comments, which could help entice more subscribers.
The retailer has launched a multimillion-pound strategy centred on what it calls "AI-powered shopping", enabling its products to appear in recommendations generated by chatbots such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The move forms part of a wider digital expansion designed to place the brand directly within the new tools consumers increasingly use to search for products and inspiration.
Take a quick search for peptides on eBay and you'll be knees-deep in a veritable flood of sketchy substances marketed as amino acid products. There are legitimate medical uses for peptides—GLP-1 drugs, for instance—but the stuff getting hawked on eBay requires no prescription and seems to have no regulatory oversight whatsoever.
Amazon automation isn't a magic button. It's a business model, and like any business model, outcomes vary based on execution. The short answer is yes, it can be profitable. The honest answer is that it depends entirely on how it's done and who is running it.
The company is hiring for a New York-based product manager to define and execute product strategies that create net-new subscription packages for its drivers and couriers, according to a listing posted this week. The candidate will also create a cohesive strategy for global testing and expansion, and assess how this business model should evolve given different responses from our competitors.
This new-to-me dining chair truly deserves its place in the spotlight; it looks shockingly chic for its budget-friendly price tag. It reminds me of certain iconic Scandinavian designer chairs that typically cost at least five to six times more. The appeal of those chairs, apart from the visual intrigue of their design, is really timelessness and quality - and for just $125 apiece, the SKANSNÄS chairs offer the same.
Traffic is not the problem. The buying path is the problem. Fixing conversion first often unlocks growth with the same budget. This topic matters more now. Ad costs rise. Competition is tighter. Buyers also have less patience. A store can attract the right visitors and still lose them.
If you're on the hunt for the most comfortable sofa or a clutter-clearing closet organizer, you can always count on Apartment Therapy editors to dole out thoughtful recommendations (it's what we do!). But how often do you get a glimpse at our personal shopping habits? Covering the latest home, cleaning, storage, and lifestyle finds means we're bound to make discoveries for our own homes along the way.
Meta Platforms is piloting a shopping research capability within its Meta AI chatbot, signalling a deeper move into ecommerce as competition intensifies with ChatGPT and Gemini. The feature, currently rolling out to select users in the US via the Meta AI web interface, enables consumers to request product recommendations. In response, the chatbot displays a carousel of images featuring brand names, pricing and merchant links, alongside bullet-point summaries explaining the reasoning behind each suggestion.
DHL Group and JD.com, China's largest retailer, have partnered to support German brands' growth in China and throughout European markets through JD.com's retail platform, Joybuy. Also, by engaging JD.com's cross-border Jingdong Logistics, German brands can sell directly to more than 700 million Chinese consumers on JD.com.
Target plans to refocus on the needs of "busy families," new CEO Michael Fiddelke told investors yesterday as the retail chain tries to win back customers. The issue: Target has been struggling to turn itself around ever since a pandemic-era revenue boom subsided into stagnancy. Some customers told CNBC that they feel store inventory is lacking and that they aren't fans of Target's DEI rollbacks.
The Pokémon Company has released a ton of new merch for the series' 30th anniversary in Japan, including a retro Pikachu plush that was so popular overseas that its stores were ransacked by fans and scalpers alike last week.
Nine in ten retailers globally are planning to raise their spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise their e-commerce operations over the next 12 to 24 months, with online delivery execution a key area of focus. A total of 38% of European retailers identify speed, tracking and proactive communication around the delivery process as areas where AI can deliver the greatest impact.
Net profits also rose by almost 260%, from $447.8 million to $1.6 billion. Fintech division Monee was the company's fastest-growing division, posting 60% growth over 2025. During the earnings call, Li added that Sea wants to continue expanding the division's suite of products, foraying into areas like digital banking and insurance.
"$25 for 5, we're redefining what customers should expect from an internet provider," said Mike Parker, President of Consumer Services. "People want fast internet they can rely on, without surprises. This offer delivers Optimum Fiber internet at $25 a month -- no gimmicks, no short‑term promo -- just reliable, high‑speed fiber internet locked in for five years."
Out of all the earnings periods Target reports over the year, Q4 is the most important because covers the holiday shopping season when consumers are traditionally most willing to spend on non-discretionary items-a category that is Target's bread and butter.
The defining feature of today's digital entertainment market is not content alone, but distribution. Successful platforms shape how users discover products, pay for them, return them, and interact with services. UK online casinos now operate on the same logic. User acquisition is driven by performance marketing and partnerships. Retention depends on product design, personalisation and frictionless payments.
If you're a manufacturer with a $10M+ business and your website is "just there," you are losing money to competitors who treat their site like a 24/7 sales rep. If the phone isn't ringing and the inbox is empty of RFQs, it's usually because of these five specific friction points.
The Depop acquisition gives eBay access to Gen Z shoppers-90% of Depop's users are under 34-but the company needs to fund that growth by cutting costs elsewhere. EBay is essentially trading current employees for future market position-a risky move that shows how intense the e-commerce competition has become.
Instagram has been developing this option for some time, facilitating in-stream shopping with auto-generated shopping tags that identify the item in a post. The more recent addition of AI tagging has enhanced this, adding similar product matches that can be displayed when a user taps the Shop the Look button on a post.
Retailer-owned products not being seen as a cheap alternative anymore, but instead, a way to convey luxury and exclusivity. Price-Led Positioning is No Longer Dominating UK Supermarkets. Small UK businesses are aggressively growing, with price-led positioning becoming a dated trend. It's becoming evident that brands are no longer using their own branded products as a way to be a cheap alternative.
We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce. The formal notification comes as the company announced that it would cut 6pc of its global workforce.
Noticed that there is now a 'web mentions' section showing on store page URLs for eCommerce sites. Mostly just linking to comments made by people on social media and Reddit. Only shows if you're located in the US.
In a complaint filed in California federal court, the consumer protection agency said the company misled drivers about how it calculated their base pay, tips and special incentive earnings opportunities. The company also didn't tell customers that tips wouldn't be fully paid to the person who made their delivery, the lawsuit alleges.
These actions, alongside recent changes to our organizational structure to drive efficiencies, provide a strong foundation for our future. - Todd Penegor, President and CEO, describing the company's response to financial challenges through store closures and organizational restructuring.
We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio. Tesla sets a high bar, and we've worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it's a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.
It's truly meant to be a coaching and operational tool to really help our restaurants manage complexities and stay focused on a great guest experience. Guests want our service to be more friendly, and that's ultimately what we're trying to achieve here.
We're still increasing pricing based on the most up-to-date tariff announcements from India and the U.S., because it's not going back down to zero. It's still elevated. The cost of our goods has also shot up, because gold has almost doubled since last year.
A 2025 LinkedIn study found that 80% of C-suite executives believe AI adoption is important and will foster a more innovative workplace culture. Gartner reported in December 2025 that 65% of employees said they are excited to use AI at work. The trend suggests a convergence of three priorities: Management fears their companies will fall behind if they don't adopt AI and automation; Employees use AI because it makes their jobs easier, and the knowledge gained is an important career skill; The cost of off-the-shelf software and development makes AI an attractive alternative.
Initially, it was this feeling of, 'OK, well if this thing can write code, then my job here is done.' But they found out really quickly that writing code was just one piece of what they did. They've moved through that moment of unease.
DoorDash is to phase out Deliveroo's operations in Singapore as part of a broader strategic retreat from four international markets. The group confirmed it will also exit Japan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan following a multi-month review, saying it will concentrate investment in regions offering a clearer path to long-term scale and category leadership.
