Tag: online

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September
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Record online deals on toys, electronics and clothes coming this holiday season

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By Matt Egan, CNN Business

NEW YORK – Online shoppers will be offered record-setting discounts this holiday season as retailers attempt to entice inflation-weary consumers to buy, according to projections released Thursday by Adobe Analytics. And the company predicts the strategy will work, with online holiday sales climbing almost 5% above last year.

Retailers are poised to offer up to 35% off listed prices this holiday season, with the deepest discounts applied to toys, electronics and apparel, Adobe said in its annual holiday forecast.

The company expects consumers to seize on these deals, and spend aggressively even as concerns about rising costs and the health of the economy continue to linger.

Consumers will likely spend $221.8 billion via online shopping between November 1 and the end of the year, according to Adobe. That would represent solid growth of 4.8% year-over-year, an acceleration of the 3.5% growth in 2022.

So what will people be buying? Adobe says the hottest sellers this season will include LEGO Minifigures, Kanoodle 3D, Barbie the Movie products, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Madden NFL 24, iPhone 15 models and Birkenstock Bostons.

Where are the deepest discounts

Discounts for toys are seen peaking at 35% off listed

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29
September
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Imaginuity® Introduces Cindy, a Virtual Shopping Bestie Driving Online and Foot Traffic for JLL Retail Shopping Centers

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Cindy was brought to market through a strategic, multi-platform social campaign. One month post launch, year-over-year online website sessions across participating shopping centers has increased by 500 percent, new site users by more than 1000 percent and page views by nearly 500 percent. (Photo: Business Wire)

DALLAS, April 15, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imaginuity has successfully developed and launched a virtual shopper named Cindy for JLL Retail Property Management at 13 shopping centers across the country. Created to be a consistent and replicable virtual spokesperson online, Cindy embodies multi-ethnic characteristics designed to resonate across geographically dispersed shopping centers. As an industry first, she is an extension of Imaginuity’s Pylot® platform that creates beautiful, human-centered website experiences. Cindy’s unique personality and presence helps make every shopping center’s website a go-to resource for fashion and trend information.

The Dallas agency’s AI Lab developed Cindy in partnership with The Dealey Group, lead brand agency for many of JLL’s managed shopping center properties. The Dealey Group took the lead on creative and content around the vision of making Cindy a “virtual shopping bestie” while Imaginuity brought her to life with a complex mix of generative AI tools driven by a proprietary recipe of

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02
September
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Must-Know Tips for Finding the Best Deals on Online Shopping Platforms

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You’ve probably noticed that online shopping can be like a digital treasure hunt. You’re always in search of the best deals, but how can you be sure you’re really getting the most bang for your buck? That’s where we come in.

We’ve scoured the web, consulted with experts, and compiled a list of top tips to help you find the best deals on online shopping platforms. Whether you’re a seasoned online shopper or a newbie, you’ll find these strategies invaluable. So, let’s dive in and discover how you can make your online shopping experience more rewarding and cost-effective.

How Online Shopping Platforms Function

Understanding the mechanisms of online shopping platforms forms an integral part of your journey to spotting superior deals online. They function primarily on a digital infrastructure that connects sellers, products, and buyers, promoting seamless transactions.

Firstly, consider the seller’s perspective, which drives their participation on these platforms. Sellers primarily use these online marketplaces as a channel to expand their customer base. Online shopping platforms, such as Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba, offer sellers the opportunity to reach out to millions of potential buyers across the

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18
August
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I was asked to tip while shopping online — guilt-tipping has gone too far

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He thought it put the “gratuitous” in gratuity.

As if “guilt tipping” wasn’t prevalent enough in the brick-and-mortar sphere, the gratuity-pressuring trend has metastasized to e-commerce as well.

A TikTok influencer raised eyebrows after revealing that he was asked to tip while shopping online, as detailed in a video with more than 400,000 views.

“Online shopping and this company asked for a tip??” wrote Noah Miller — who goes by @whiteboyonthebeat on the platform — in the caption over the clip.

The seven-second snippet showed the digital shopper flashing a quizzical expression before showing the tip list on the transaction, which apparently was made through the Shop Pay app; it asked customers whether they wanted to leave a gratuity before checking out.

Tip options ranged from 5% to 15% percent, although there was also an option to leave a custom tip, as well as “none.”

Needless to say, the TikTok commentariat was equally flummoxed by the digital tip jar with one commenter writing, “THERES NO WAY.”

“Like is the tip gonna make it ship faster orrr,” wondered one person, while someone else wondered to whom the gratuity would go, prompting a reply from Miller: “The mailman???? Idfk.”

“Me when the

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31
July
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Online Shopping Fails and How To Avoid Them – Forbes Advisor

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These are some of the most common online shopping fails, complete with personal anecdotes from those who have survived them.

Not Checking the Return Policy

From fees for return shipping labels to getting e-credits instead of refunds, returns when shopping online are a pain. And since you’re not actually seeing the merchandise in person or trying it on to see if it fits when buying, returns are relatively commonplace when shopping online.

While you don’t have to head to the store to return an item, you may have to head to the post office, print various shipping labels, buy an envelope or box or dig through poorly designed websites to figure out if and how you can complete a return for something you bought online.

Elise, an Indiana resident, experienced this firsthand when she did online shopping hauls at a few stores. One store charged her $7 for a return label to send the item that didn’t fit quite right back for a return, while another vendor only provided her with an e-credit to use online instead of a refund for an item that didn’t work for her. “You have to be careful with the online return policies,” she said.

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