“Because everyone else does”: Survey by Coupler.io reveals key mistakes businesses make in AI adoption
Despite media warnings about AI replacing human decision-making, executives rank this as only the fifth most common mistake (11%), according to a study by Coupler.io, a data integration and analytics platform.
Commerce Operations Foundation Launches Order Network eXchange, The New Standard Linking Agentic Commerce and Other Selling Channels to the World of Fulfillment
Vendors and brands representing over $1 trillion in GMV – including Manhattan Associates, IBM Sterling, Pipe17, SPS Commerce, Radial, Ryder, Barrett Distribution, Allbirds, Ipsy, commercetools, and Commerce plus 62 other vendors and brands – unite to create a faster, smarter, and more connected flow of orders for the agentic…
New Perplexity Shopping Feature Offers Contextual Conversational Shopping
Perplexity’s new shopping feature reframes online shopping as a conversational task rather than a click-through funnel. Instead of typing product keywords into a search box and wading through grids of sponsored listings, users describe their context and preferences, and the assistant responds with curated product options, explanations, and a…
ChatGPT’s New Shopping Research: What It Changes — and What It Doesn’t
OpenAI’s new shopping research feature in ChatGPT turns the model into a product researcher aimed at more complex purchase decisions, not just quick fact checks. Instead of skimming multiple tabs, users describe what they need (“a quiet cordless vacuum for a small apartment” or “a gift for a four-year-old…
RetailNext: Early Data Shows U.S. Black Friday In-Store Traffic Down 3.6% YoY, as Shoppers Delay Big Purchases and Prioritize Essentials
RetailNext, the leading in-store traffic analytics provider used by 560+ of the world’s most popular brands, today announced early insights from Black Friday Weekend 2025. Initial data reveals an average of -5.3% year-over-year decrease in in-store foot traffic across Black Friday and Saturday, offering a view into shoppers who…
Meta Unveils AI Tool to Supercharge Ad Creatives
New generative AI promises to help marketers create tailored ad variations quickly, boosting efficiency and engagement across Facebook and Instagram campaigns.
Adobe to Acquire Semrush
Today, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) and Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SEMR) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Adobe will acquire Semrush, a leading brand visibility platform, in an all-cash transaction for $12.00 per share, representing a total equity value of approximately $1.9 billion. Semrush is a powerful…
Appian AI Transforms Clinical Workflows for Global Public Health Agencies
Appian, a leader in AI process automation, announced that the “Bring AI to Work(flow)” solution built on the Appian Platform by Appian and Ignyte Group has been named a Pioneer in Healthcare Innovation and a winner of the HL7 AI Challenge, a global competition recognizing excellence in advancing health…
ASAPP Launches Customer Experience Platform (CXP), the Unified Platform for the Agentic Enterprise
CXP turns every customer interaction into governed, intelligent action by unifying interactions, systems, and data across voice and digital channels.
Emotional Ads, Classic Characters and AI: What Made 2025’s Holiday Ads a Hit With Consumers
What puts an ad on the top of the “nice list” this Christmas season? New analysis from Zappi, the leading consumer insights platform, shows that the most successful campaigns aren’t the flashiest — they’re the ones that made people feel.
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