Google Quietly Removes Search Parameter

Google Quietly Removes Search Parameter

  MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – A short Reddit article earlier this month revealed that Google had “quietly” removed the num=100 search parameter. A Google press release search on the topic came up empty, but Reddit revealed that the simple code trick that lets users...
Secondhand Gifts Gaining Steam

Secondhand Gifts Gaining Steam

  OAKLAND, CA – A study by GlobalData revealed that, “despite economic uncertainty, holiday spending remains resilient, with a major shift to circular shopping.” Put another way, consumers plan to dedicate nearly 40% of their total holiday budgets to...
Walmart Partners With OpenAI

Walmart Partners With OpenAI

BENTONVILLE, AR – Prosper exhibitor Walmart became the latest (and largest) juggernaut to partner with OpenAI in a move that will allow customers to shop Walmart through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. “For many years now, eCommerce shopping experiences have consisted...
Amazon’s New “Add to Delivery” Sweetens Prime

Amazon’s New “Add to Delivery” Sweetens Prime

  SEATTLE – An Amazon news report last week revealed a new feature called “Add to Delivery” which makes it simple to add items to an upcoming delivery with one tap. There will be no need to go through checkout again, and no added shipping fees. “Just find what...
ChatGPT Enters Online Sales Fray – Big Deal? No Deal?

ChatGPT Enters Online Sales Fray – Big Deal? No Deal?

SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a virtual merchant and partnering with Etsy and Shopify. What does it mean right now and in the future? Is it a big deal, no deal, or somewhere in between? We asked the experts.   “In my opinion, this is not a big...
Amazon Expands Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Amazon Expands Multi-Channel Fulfillment

  SEATTLE – Amazon is expanding its third-party logistics (3PL) product, Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), to support merchants on SHEIN, Shopify, and Walmart. The expansion builds on Amazon MCF’s success in enabling fulfillment for merchants on other sales...
Target Touts Oct. 5 “Kickoff to Holiday Shopping”  

Target Touts Oct. 5 “Kickoff to Holiday Shopping”  

MINNEAPOLIS – Major retailers are going all in on fourth quarter 2025. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are set to start on Oct. 7, but Target Corp’s Target Circle Week beats that by two days, starting on Oct. 5 for a seven-day run. Guests can shop for deals in-store and...
Top Five Prosper Improvements

Top Five Prosper Improvements

LAS VEGAS – As an exhibitor, speaker, and attendee, as well as a member of the advisory council, Liz Downing has experienced Prosper from multiple perspectives. As brand director, she works with the Prosper team to keep it growing and evolving. Fortunately, a lot went...