TECHNOLOGY

EXCLUSIVE: Site speed is a big deal to e-commerce shoppers
A new study reveals exactly how damaging slowly loading sites are for e-commerce retailers.
Marks & Spencer boosts store productivity with devices, software
A British apparel and food giant is focusing on store operations via an expanded hosted IT services contract with Diebold Nixdorf that will last an additional four years.

Amazon’s new livestream partnership will feature Martha Stewart

Some big-name celebrities will participate in a new collaboration between Amazon and the TalkShopLive video commerce platform that rolls out Black Friday.
Target begins offering Black Friday deals

Target Corp. is following in the footsteps of two of its biggest rivals by not waiting for Nov. 29 to launch its Black Friday promotion.
Walmart sees four AI trends dominant in 2025

Walmart Inc. has released an official forecast of how it expects companies to react to the continuing evolution of artificial intelligence in 2025.
Walmart launches Luminate data platform in Canada

Walmart Luminate, which provides a unified picture of category performance and consumer trends at scale, is now available in Canada.
Salesforce: AI will help drive Cyber Week sales to $311 billion

Artificial intelligence-based shopping technologies are expected to help boost global sales during Cyber Week.
Amazon extends holiday ad campaign in U.S. with Adam Driver

Amazon has launched a holiday ad promotion that puts a dramatic spin on its five-star customer reviews with the help of a star of the most recent "Star Wars" film trilogy.
Large online marketplaces are popular holiday shopping option

The launch of Amazon’s new low-price storefront comes as holiday shoppers are flocking to online marketplaces.
How will consumers celebrate Thanksgiving this year?

Most U.S. consumers plan to observe Thanksgiving and have some definite plans for the holiday, according to a new survey.