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TikTok Launches Membership Service to Compete with Amazon in E-Commerce
Startups 2 min read

TikTok Launches Membership Service to Compete with Amazon in E-Commerce

TikTok is testing a new membership program, TikTok Shop Plus, aimed at enhancing its e-commerce capabilities and retaining users who might otherwise shop on Amazon.

Michaels Launches AI Shopping Assistant to Enhance Customer Experience
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Michaels Launches AI Shopping Assistant to Enhance Customer Experience

Michaels has unveiled 'Ask Mike,' an AI-driven shopping assistant designed to personalize the online shopping experience for arts and crafts enthusiasts. Built on Google Cloud's te...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 1 min read
Neon Secures $13 Million to Transform Gaming Commerce Landscape
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Neon Secures $13 Million to Transform Gaming Commerce Landscape

Neon, a gaming commerce infrastructure company, has raised $13 million to empower game publishers in building direct-to-consumer channels, moving beyond traditional app-store depen...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
South Korea's $422 Million Coupang Fine Raises Concerns Over U.S. Trade Relations
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South Korea's $422 Million Coupang Fine Raises Concerns Over U.S. Trade Relations

A record fine against Coupang for a data breach has sparked tensions between South Korea and the U.S., raising questions about fair treatment of American firms abroad.

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Whatnot's AI-Driven Strategy to Transform Live Shopping into a Mainstream Channel
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Whatnot's AI-Driven Strategy to Transform Live Shopping into a Mainstream Channel

Whatnot's acquisition of AI startup Shaped aims to enhance personalized product discovery in live shopping, a format gaining traction globally but lagging in the U.S. market.

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
AI-Driven Shoppers Transform Retail Dynamics in the GCC
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AI-Driven Shoppers Transform Retail Dynamics in the GCC

AI-referred traffic is reshaping the retail landscape, with significant implications for conversion rates and consumer behavior. This trend highlights the importance of adapting ma...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
AI Revolutionizes Retail: Amazon and Walmart Compete for Consumer Context
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AI Revolutionizes Retail: Amazon and Walmart Compete for Consumer Context

As Amazon and Walmart pivot towards AI-driven shopping experiences, the focus shifts from traditional metrics to understanding consumer intent. This evolution could redefine retail...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read