Nearly 75% of brands and retailers admit they sometimes make decisions based on inaccurate data, according to new research from Rithum and Wakefield Research. Download “The 2026 Commerce Readiness Index,” presented by Rithum, to learn how retailers and brands are chasing more precise measurement. |
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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 |
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True or false? In-store shopping is the top source for holiday gift inspiration among Gen Z and millennials. |
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Earlier this month, celebrity and influencer Shay Mitchell launched rini, a line of “clinically backed” and “scientifically proven” beauty face masks for kids. |
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Although rini has attached itself to rising beauty trends, consumers and marketers across social platforms are criticising the way the brand is targeting an audience who might still be mastering their ABCs. |
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TikTok Shop’s $19 billion Q3 puts it within striking distance of eBay. The marketplace’s global gross merchandise value (GMV) hit $19 billion in Q3, not far off eBay’s $20.1 billion. Read online |
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Amazon partners with Ford, adding fuel to its push to grow auto sales online. Ford Motor Co. will begin featuring its “Blue Advantage” certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon Autos. Read online
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Google pushes deeper into the travel funnel with new AI capabilities. Google is rolling out new AI-powered tools that build itineraries, surface deals, and turn plans into bookings. Read online
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Starbucks and Target join forces to drive holiday sales. Starbucks unveiled a new holiday drink available exclusively at Target stores. Read online | | | |
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Brands are spending more on influencer marketing, which comes with higher stakes to create memorable content while also avoiding backlash. |
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As marketers scale their strategies, they’re confronting a remaining sign of the space’s infancy: Inconsistent and unclear standards for influencer vetting. |
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