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Retail’s power dynamic is shifting fast — and younger consumers are in the driver’s seat. While older shoppers pull back, Gen Z and millennials are spending through economic uncertainty, fueling ...

Most consumers are satisfied with the recommendations they receive from AI shopping assistants, yet skepticism about the technology persists, according to a recent study by a product experience ...

Financial technology platform Wildfire Systems launched a hosted and fully managed branded shopping portal in March to complement its existing e-commerce platform. The portal features cashback, ...

Jack M. Germain has been an ECT News Network reporter since 2003. His main areas of focus are enterprise IT, Linux and open-source technologies. He is an esteemed reviewer of Linux distros and other ...

Deepfake fraud is rapidly emerging as one of the most dangerous cyberthreats, eroding consumer trust in biometric authentication. AI-generated attacks manipulate Face ID and voice authentication to ...

AI-powered mobile apps are rapidly shaping the digital economy, driving consumer engagement and spending. However, as this trend accelerates, stronger trust in e-commerce platforms is essential to ...

Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in the merchandising workload. Natarajan recounted use cases retailers are implementing for AI. For instance, they create content such as product ...

Video remains a dominant force in consumer engagement, solidifying its role as an essential tool for brand storytelling. From short-form social clips to immersive long-form content, video shapes how ...

Jack M. Germain has been an ECT News Network reporter since 2003. His main areas of focus are enterprise IT, Linux and open-source technologies. He is an esteemed reviewer of Linux distros and other ...

Mushrooming fake store sites, deceptive domains, and compromised e-commerce sites are just a few of the threats facing online shoppers and businesses this holiday season, according to reports recently ...

Paradoxical tensions among consumers are making their behavior unpredictable and baffling many sellers, according to a report released Monday by a global strategy and management consulting firm.