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Klarna Acquires Shoppable Content Provider to Expand its Capabilities

Retail TouchPoints

These capabilities will complement Klarna’s comparison shopping services (CSS), available through Semtail/Shoptail, another recent Klarna acquisition. The CCS software helps retailers list their Google Product Listings Ads more efficiently.

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The Rise of the Digital Showroom

Retail TouchPoints

As more consumers opted to make their final purchases online, many B&M stores suddenly found themselves in the business of “showrooming.” . . After all, most consumers still prefer to see, feel, touch, wear and try products before making a final purchase. Many consumers are now doing most (or even all) of their shopping online.

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What the CashRewards, Little Birdie deal says about the rise of AI in retail

Inside Retail

Little Birdie is an AI-powered price-comparison shopping platform that launched in 2021, with $30 million in funding from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, before suspending operations in May. Our vision is to be the ultimate shopping companion,” Anthony Seymour-Walsh, CEO of CashRewards, told Inside Retail.

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Klarna Launches Klarna Comparison Shopping Service across Europe

A1 Retail

Klarna, a global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced the launch of their new Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets. In addition, the Klarna comparison shopping page will provide new opportunities for brands to reach browsing consumers with their products.

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Google Targets Holiday Bargain Hunters with New Search Tools

Retail TouchPoints

Among Americans planning to shop for the holidays, 43% are looking for deals and sales more than last year, according to a new Ipsos study commissioned by Google. To simplify that process, Google is making it easier for consumers to compare deals across retailers directly in search. According to the Ipsos study, more than half of U.S.

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Ecommerce with Flair: Digital Tools for a More Inspiring Online Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce can sometimes lose the experience of in-person shopping and, with it a retailer’s ability to show off its products in ways that can set a store apart from its competition. But businesses are discovering that digital tools can provide customers with a new way to provide a personalized and engaging shopping experience.

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After Summer Sale Comes Amazon Prime Day — Retailers Must Prepare

Retail TouchPoints

One of the more jaw-dropping retail statistics of the past few months is the more than 400% increase in Walmart shopping app downloads. After the summer sale, it will be time for retailers to regroup and determine what their best move should be in October, when the spotlight is on for early holiday shopping.