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SNAP Cuts Set to Pinch Consumers and Retailers Alike
SNAP Cuts Set to Pinch Consumers and Retailers Alike
March 26, 2023  |  Retail

This week marks the last week before food stamp benefits return to “normal.” At the end of March, increases to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

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Snap Helps Businesses Integrate Augmented Reality into Stores
Snap Helps Businesses Integrate Augmented Reality into Stores
March 23, 2023  |  Retail

Snap has launched a program that helps businesses engage with customers via augmented reality (AR). The new AR Enterprise Services (ARES) enables businesses to integrate Snap’s...

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Snap Debuts AI Chatbot for Paid Subscribers
Snap Debuts AI Chatbot for Paid Subscribers
February 28, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Snap is rolling out an AI-powered chatbot, albeit with a few caveats. The social media platform announced Monday (Feb. 27) the debut of My AI,...

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Grocery Store Sales Set for SNAP Shock in March
Grocery Store Sales Set for SNAP Shock in March
February 22, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Grocers may want to brace for a slump as most states cut back food stamps. For all but a smattering of states, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

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From Google to Meta to Fanatics and More, Livestream Shopping is Jumping
From Google to Meta to Fanatics and More, Livestream Shopping is Jumping
February 03, 2023  |  Retail

The battle for primacy in livestream shopping finds TikTok fighting for its right to operate in the U.S. as YouTube, Snap and Meta all chase...

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Snap Pins Hopes on Subscriptions to Boost Creator Engagement
Snap Pins Hopes on Subscriptions to Boost Creator Engagement
January 31, 2023  |  Earnings

Facing a downshift in digital ad spend that’s hurt other players in the space, Snap Inc. is looking to beef up its direct response business...

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USDA Grant Aims to Boost Low-Income Online Grocery Shopping
USDA Grant Aims to Boost Low-Income Online Grocery Shopping
January 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

As grocers seek to extend eCommerce options across income brackets, the USDA is getting involved. On Thursday (Jan. 5), the National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation,...

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CE 100 Index Down 35% as Tech Stocks End a Terrible 2022  
CE 100 Index Down 35% as Tech Stocks End a Terrible 2022  
January 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

For connected economy and tech stocks, the good news is that 2022 is finally over. The CE 100 Index managed to eke out slight gains...

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Instacart Uses SNAP Delivery Discount to Woo Lower-Income Shoppers
Instacart Uses SNAP Delivery Discount to Woo Lower-Income Shoppers
December 22, 2022  |  Retail

This week in grocery, Instacart unveils a SNAP grocery delivery deal and self-service technology expands. In a bid to shake the association of grocery delivery...

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