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Amazon Investigates Perplexity AI Web Scraping Allegations

Retail Wire

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has initiated an investigation into Perplexity AI following allegations that the company’s web crawler is bypassing the Robots Exclusion Protocol. This protocol allows web developers to control how search engines and other bots interact with their websites through a robots.txt file. While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, reputable crawlers have generally respected them since the protocol's inception in the 1990s.

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How To Start a Consignment Shop in 12 Steps

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Get the inside scoop on starting a consignment shop. Our detailed guide covers business plans, inventory sourcing, and marketing strategies to set you up for success.

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Arizona Iced Tea Maintains 99-Cent Price Despite Inflation Pressures

Retail Wire

Co-founder Don Vultaggio has confirmed that maintaining Arizona Iced Teat at the 99 cents price point remains a priority for the company, even amidst rising inflation and economic challenges faced by consumers.

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Independent fashion brand Scamp & Dude continues retail expansion

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Scamp & Dude, the British brand with a vision to transform the world of fashion into a force for good, are set to open their fifth store at Cambridge’s leading shopping destination, the Grand Arcade this July.

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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Food and Beverage Trends Unveiled at Summer Fancy Foods Show

Retail Wire

The Summer Fancy Foods Show, hosted by the Specialty Foods Association, made a vibrant return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, spotlighting the next big flavors and trends that are set to take over menus and grocery shelves. Held from Sunday through Tuesday, the annual trade show featured over 2,400 exhibitors showcasing their innovative products to restaurant operators, specialty food retailers, and trendspotters.

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That Toddlin’ Town

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©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin’ town.

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How effective are online reviews for customer onboarding?

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, selling online is more competitive than ever, and customer onboarding can make a big difference for your brand. While it’s easy to think that customer onboarding is nothing more than a set of activities aimed at creating a more appealing user experience, the process is more than that.

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WestJet Cancels 150 Flights As Mechanics Strike

Retail Wire

The unexpected strike by WestJet's unionized mechanics left around 20,000 travelers scrambling on Saturday, as the airline was forced to cancel more than 150 flights. The strike action, led by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), came as a shock to both passengers and airline executives, particularly during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

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6 Best Thrift Store Inventory Management Software (2024)

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It’s notoriously difficult to track inventory for consignment stores. Here are six of the best tools to help you do so, with tips on how to manage thrift store inventory.

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Retail Store Floor Plan: Types and Template

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Learn how to achieve a balance between a functional and strategic store floor plan that looks good and drives retail sales.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.