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Shoppers find AI agents need a short leash — unless you need 20 pounds of chicken wings

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Shoppers find AI agents need a short leash — unless you need 20 pounds of chicken wings

admin October 10, 2026 0

AI agents Muse and Instinct are transforming shopping by automating tasks like flight monitoring and grocery orders...

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Getting delivery for your Costco order? Here’s which app is cheapest

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Getting delivery for your Costco order? Here’s which app is cheapest

admin September 26, 2026 0

Comparing costs of Costco delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart reveals higher prices than in-store shopping,...

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From gumball machines to AI stores: How an entrepreneur followed what’s trending to build an 8-figure business

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From gumball machines to AI stores: How an entrepreneur followed what’s trending to build an 8-figure business

admin September 25, 2026 0

Mike Burnett has had a nearly three-decade run an entrepreneur and small business owner. He unpacks the...

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DoorDash settles New York City pay investigation for $131.5 million: ‘We screwed up.’

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DoorDash settles New York City pay investigation for $131.5 million: ‘We screwed up.’

admin September 22, 2026 0

New York City reaches $131.5 million settlement with DoorDash for underpaying delivery workers, impacting 264,000 Dashers...

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Are AI bots like Instinct and Meta’s Muse going to shop for you? And what happens if they do?

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Are AI bots like Instinct and Meta’s Muse going to shop for you? And what happens if they do?

admin September 17, 2026 0

If agentic bots start shopping for you, what happens to Amazon, and brands, and advertising? I asked...

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Consumers are tightening their belts — just not on food delivery

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Consumers are tightening their belts — just not on food delivery

admin August 23, 2026 0

Consumers sustain DoorDash and Uber Eats growth by prioritizing food delivery despite cutting spending elsewhere.

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Dozens of retail chains you once loved that don’t exist anymore

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Dozens of retail chains you once loved that don’t exist anymore

admin August 23, 2026 0

Iconic brands like Rite Aid and Eddie Bauer are just a few chains you may never set...

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Walmart is giving shoppers something they’ve wanted for years: Apple Pay

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Walmart is giving shoppers something they’ve wanted for years: Apple Pay

admin August 21, 2026 0

Walmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week, allowing contactless cards, as...

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Walmart store workers have a new responsibility: correcting AI errors

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Walmart store workers have a new responsibility: correcting AI errors

admin August 18, 2026 0

Walmart is accelerating the rollout of AI tools for store workers, but the tech is prone to...

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Meet Russia’s richest woman, a billionaire whose e-commerce company is being targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes

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Meet Russia’s richest woman, a billionaire whose e-commerce company is being targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes

admin August 17, 2026 0

Tatyana Kim founded Russian e-commerce retailer Wildberries from her apartment while on maternity leave. Now, she's a...

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