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abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · 3d

What’s better than endless product options? Smarter shopping! 🛒 Check out how Algolia’s AI Shopping Guides simplify decision-making.
#Algolia #AI #Ecommerce #ShoppingGuides #BharatGuruprakash
https://nuel.ink/vZSrbf

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · 10d

Global e-commerce just got easier! 🌍 Swap + Avalara’s partnership is a game-changer for cross-border trade. Ready to go global? 🚀
#Swap #Avalara #CrossBorderEcommerce #GlobalTrade #EcommerceGrowth
https://nuel.ink/H1WQxe

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · 17d

Wix + Worldline = SME success in eCommerce! Empower your business with top tools and seamless payments 🌍
#Wix #Worldline #eCommerce #SMEs #Payments
https://nuel.ink/G3ue0O

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · 24d

PayPal’s $2M fine reveals the cost of weak cybersecurity. Are fintechs prepared for rising scrutiny? 🔒
#PayPal #Cybersecurity #NYDFS #DataBreach #Fintech
https://nuel.ink/7trU4a

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Sep 18

$13.9M raised! Qomodo is revolutionizing Italy’s SMBs with in-store BNPL 💳
#Qomodo #BNPL #Fintech #Italy #Funding
https://nuel.ink/14JGoF

Qomodo raises $13.9M to expand Italy’s in-store BNPL

The Milan-based fintech Qomodo raised $13.9M in Series A funding to expand its BNPL solutions for physical retailers. Backers include RTP Global and LMDV Capital.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Sep 11

Stripe lays off 300 but plans a 17% headcount boost. Growth or gamble? 🤔
#Stripe #Fintech #Layoffs #Growth #Hiring
https://nuel.ink/DWQCIO

Stripe lays off 300 workers but plans 17% growth

Stripe is cutting 300 staff but plans to grow its team by 17% in 2025, aiming for 10K employees. Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh shared the news in a memo.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Sep 4

Google says no to EU fact-checking rules. Fair or reckless? 🤔
#Google #EU #FactChecking #DSA #KentWalker
https://nuel.ink/DrIxrs

Google rejects EU fact-checking proposal

Google refuses EU's mandatory fact-checking rules for search and YouTube, citing inefficiency. It prefers existing measures for content moderation and user tools.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Aug 28

GMV Max cuts ad setup time by 50%—and boosts sales by 30%! 🚀
#TikTok #GMVMax #Ecommerce #TikTokShop #Automation
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TikTok Shop UK launches AI tool GMV Max for sellers

The new GMV Max automates ad campaigns, cutting setup time by 50% and increasing GMV by 30% for TikTok Shop sellers, now in the UK after a successful US launch.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Aug 21

Google's crackdown on fake reviews just raised the bar. Will this end the trust crisis? 🌍
#Google #CMA #OnlineReviews #FakeReviews #ConsumerTrust
https://nuel.ink/rlYo66

Google commits to tackle fake reviews in the UK

After a 5-year investigation, Google will combat fake reviews in the UK, introducing stricter controls and warnings on business profiles to protect consumers.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Aug 14

Meta is turning Threads into an ad machine! 300M users, one click to reach them. Ready to grab the spotlight? 🚀
#Meta #Threads #Advertising #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing
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Meta begins testing ads on Threads

Meta’s Threads app now offers ads, reaching 300M monthly users. Advertisers can extend campaigns seamlessly via Ads Manager, testing image ads in home feeds.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Aug 7

Google Ads just teased its next big thing: "Search Max"! 🔥
#GoogleAds #SearchMax #AdOptimization #AIAdvertising #PerformanceMax
https://nuel.ink/AUypqL

Google hints at 'Search Max' for smarter ads

The new feature combines Search Term Matching and Text & URL Optimization to boost reach, relevance, and conversions. Spotted in reports, but still unconfirmed.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jul 31

Retail is going AI! Google’s new tools are transforming how you shop and sell 🛒
#Google #AI #Retail #Shopify #NRF2025
https://nuel.ink/Ra8eTY

Google unveils AI tools for retailers

Google introduces AI agents, retail enhancements, and partners to transform operations, customer experience, and sales at NRF 2025 in New York.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jul 24

Real-time AI with citations? Meet Sonar Pro API. Build smarter, faster, and more accurate tools starting today. 🚀
#Perplexity #SonarAPI #AI #RealTimeSearch #APIDevelopers
https://nuel.ink/bkPx0X

Perplexity launches Sonar Pro API with real-time features

Sonar Pro API delivers real-time search with citations and custom sources. Developers can now build faster, factual AI-powered tools with Perplexity’s advanced features.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jul 17

Affordable, eco-friendly treats for your pet? Too Good To Go delivers! 🌍
#TooGoodToGo #FoodWaste #PetFood #Sustainability #EcoFriendly
https://nuel.ink/88YYQI

Too Good To Go adds pet food to its parcels

Too Good To Go now includes pet food in its services, reducing waste and emissions. The expansion supports affordable, sustainable treats for pets worldwide.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jul 10

Home Depot + DoorDash & Uber Eats = Next-level convenience! 🚀 Find out how the home improvement giant is reshaping deliveries. 📦
#HomeDepot #DoorDash #UberEats #RetailInnovation #Delivery
https://nuel.ink/nGxDQF

Home Depot taps DoorDash and Uber Eats for deliveries

Home Depot expands on-demand delivery with DoorDash and Uber Eats. Customers can now receive tools, materials, and gardening supplies at home or job sites.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jul 3

TPG just entered the booming pet supplies market. Is this their smartest move yet? 🐾
#ThePlatformGroup #LyraPet #PetSupplies #Ecommerce #BusinessGrowth
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The Platform Group enters pet supply sector.

The Platform Group AG acquired Lyra Pet GmbH in January 2025. This move expands its reach into the growing pet supplies market across the DACH region.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jun 26

Blinkit’s bold bet: 2,000 stores by 2025. Can it win India’s quick-commerce war? 🚴
#Blinkit #Zomato #Zepto #QuickCommerce #Amazon
https://nuel.ink/jEdy75

Blinkit ramps up expansion, expects higher losses

Blinkit plans 2,000 dark stores in India by 2025, a year ahead of schedule. Losses hit $11.9M in Q3 as competition with Zepto, Flipkart, and Amazon heats up.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jun 19

Kaufland ends FBK in Poland but promises something better! 🚚
#Kaufland #FBK #Poland #Logistics #Business
https://nuel.ink/HcZd89

Kaufland ends FBK operations in Poland by February 28

Kaufland is closing its Fulfillment by Kaufland (FBK) service in Poland by February 28, 2025. Sellers will get free product returns, and a new logistics plan is in progress.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jun 12

Glovo faces backlash for asking job seekers about gender, ethnicity, and orientation. 🚴 Is this discrimination or diversity done wrong?
#Glovo #Spain #Diversity #EmploymentLaw #WorkerRights
https://nuel.ink/nCWyMq

Glovo faces €30k fine for hiring questionnaire breach

The Labor Inspectorate accuses Glovo of discrimination for requiring sexual orientation, gender, and ethnicity details in its job forms. A €30k fine is proposed.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · Jun 5

Black-box algorithms in food delivery—time for transparency? 🍴
#Deliveroo #JustEat #UberEats #GigEconomy #AlgorithmTransparency
https://nuel.ink/bBRDek

Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber face algorithm scrutiny

12 organizations call for transparency in food delivery platforms’ algorithms. Concerns center on pay, data privacy, and workers’ rights.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · May 29

Wolt+ launches in Israel with big perks and a powerful new leadership team! 🌟
#Wolt #WoltIsrael #WoltPlus #Leadership #FoodDelivery
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Wolt launches Wolt+ and new leadership team

Wolt’s $13 monthly Wolt+ plan debuts in Israel with no delivery fees and discounts. Leadership changes focus on retail growth and global expansion strategies.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · May 22

Adidas surges with 24% growth while Puma struggles—Who's winning the sportswear war? 🏆
#Adidas #Puma #Sportswear #Earnings #Investing
https://nuel.ink/RY3lQh

Adidas profits soar as Puma stumbles in Q4

Adidas Q4 sales surged 24% to $6.2B, while Puma grew 9.8%, missing expectations. Puma's profit fell 7.5%, as Adidas capitalized on retro styles and innovation.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · May 15

OnBuy moves HQ to London, reports £44M in Q4 sales, grows 37% YoY, and doubles down on AI. Is this the next global e-commerce giant? 🌐
#OnBuy #CasPaton #AI #Ecommerce #GoogleCloud
https://nuel.ink/nLkWIT

OnBuy moves HQ, reports record-breaking growth

OnBuy relocates HQ to London, opens a New York base, and reports £44M in Q4 sales, a 37% YoY jump. AI-driven tech and Google Cloud fuel global expansion.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · May 8

500K new products at Castorama Poland! Will Kingfisher dominate home improvement e-commerce? 🛠️
#Kingfisher #Castorama #Ecommerce #Marketplace #Poland
https://nuel.ink/UZAMzo

Kingfisher expands with Castorama Poland marketplace

Castorama Poland launches a marketplace adding 500K products. Kingfisher’s e-commerce strategy drives growth after success in the UK, France, and Spain.

abdobits.bsky.social @abdobits.bsky.social · May 1

Asos unites all sellers on one site—will it transform online shopping? 🛍️
#Asos #Ecommerce #FashionNews #VintageStyle #Marketplace
https://nuel.ink/rwLccg

Asos integrates vintage sellers for unified shopping

Asos moves vintage and boutique sellers to its main site, promising a better shopping experience with features like 'Buy the Look' and increased traffic.