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Ferrero’s Danielle Sporkin breaks down the reality behind retail media’s full-funnel promise
Retail media networks have been striking deals and inking partnerships with social and streaming platforms to open up ad inventory across the internet. It’s a push to get advertisers to see RMNs as full funnel marketing channels as opposed to a...
News Minister Heydon launches new online platform at Ploughing Championships today National Ploughing Championships 2025 12 minutes ago
National Ploughing Championships 2025 Published: Tue 16 Sep 2025, 12:07 PM A new platform designed to make it easier to access, understand and use the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s online services was officially launched today...

Global Village to open 30th season on October 15
Global Village has announced the dates for its next season, to run from October 15, 2025, to May 10, 2026. This edition marks the celebration of its 30th anniversary. Organisers said the new season will be the “most spectacular” yet, following a...

Global rice prices likely to decline on abundant supplies despite crop loss in India, Pakistan
Rice prices in the global market will likely decline, notwithstanding the loss to the paddy crop in some regions in India and Pakistan. Analysts say this is mainly due to abundant supplies in growing countries, particularly India. Rice prices are...
Snipp Interactive and Inmar Intelligence Partner to Bring Digital Grocery Incentives to Consumer Banking
Industry-first collaboration linking Inmar's Digital Incentives Retailer Network with Snipp's Financial Media Network to deliver targeted CPG offers to millions of bank customers. VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Snipp...
HSBC’s retail operations are National Australia Bank’s to lose
National Australia Bank is a likely front-runner to acquire HSBC Australia’s $33 billion mortgage and $19 billion deposit books, with other major lenders lukewarm on a deal that may also attract interest from Dutch group ING. HSBC appointed...

Blueberry consumption continues to grow, even in established regions
Blueberries are the fastest growing berry category, both from a breeding and consumption perspective. "In blueberries, we're seeing a lot of breeding activity, resulting in better varieties," says Philip Symons with North Bay Produce. "While the...

How much for matcha? Prices for the popular powdered tea soar due to global demand (Business)
The world’s fondness for matcha is about to be tested by steep price increases. Global demand for the powdered tea has skyrocketed around the world, fueled by consumer interest in its health benefits and by the bright green matcha lattes bubbling...

Newland Launches S90 Android SmartPOS Series for Global Retail Market
Newland Payment Technology (NPT), a global leader in the supply of high-performance digital payment terminals, today announced the launch of its S90 Android SmartPOS series. The new range – S90, S90 Pro, and S90 Ultra – delivers advanced...

Salesforce Holiday Forecast Predicts 4% Global Ecommerce Growth
Salesforce is predicting that AI and AI agents will drive $263 billion in global ecommerce sales this holiday season getty Salesforce, in its annual holiday forecast, said it is expecting a robust holiday season, marked by a fundamental shift in...

Mother Dairy products to see dip in prices from September 22. Here’s why
Mother Dairy products price cut: Mother Dairy on Tuesday said it will pass on 100 per cent of GST reduction benefits to consumers, making most of its dairy and processed food products cheaper with effect from September 22, 2025. The company, a...

Lee Unveils New Global Advertising Campaign Capturing the Brand’s Iconic Denim Heritage and Can-Do Optimism
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- Lee®, the 135-year-old American denim brand, is reclaiming its rightful place as a denim authority with the launch of “Built Like Lee.” A global equity campaign that embodies the brand's new...

Gujarat’s new rail links and a wider path to global trade
Gujarat has built its place in India’s trade map one factory gate and one port call at a time. The state’s industries do not announce themselves with grand language. They speak through the cargo volumes, the steady hum of production, and the...

Klarna Customers in US and UK Can Now Access Klarna Installment Plans for In-Store Apple Pay Purchases
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is now available to eligible users using Apple Pay to pay in-stores on iPhone. Starting today, eligible Apple Pay users in the U.S. and UK will have access to Klarna’s flexible...

From crypto to DPA: 8 newest mortgage products, programs
While it is increasingly likely the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships are nearing some sort of end, the question is whether their conforming product boxes will be expanded as a result. The demand for products that address unique borrower...
Meta to display consumer-ready smart glasses at Connect event
Bengaluru — Meta is expected to double down on AI-powered augmented reality products with new smart glasses at its annual Connect event on Wednesday, even as the company faces scrutiny over its handling of child safety on its social media...
Taskrabbit for Business Powers Retail Growth with On-Demand Assembly and Installation
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- Taskrabbit, the platform connecting people to skilled, reliable Taskers from their local communities, today announced the newest solution from Taskrabbit for Business: a flexible API for retail...
ServiceNow Expands Global Presence in Fast-Growing West Palm Beach to Drive AI Innovation, Talent Development, and Economic Growth
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, today announced it is expanding its global presence in the fast-growing city of West Palm Beach to drive AI innovation,...

Stablecoins Target ‘Network of Networks’ Effect Across Global B2B Payments
In the high-speed theater of global commerce, payments remain stuck in slow motion. Settlements stretch across days, working capital gets tied up in transit, and intermediaries from correspondent banks to clearinghouses each take their cut at...

Ripjar Significantly Expands in North America, Doubling U.S. Customer Base in the Past Year
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- Ripjar today announced a significant expansion of its North American operations to better serve its growing customer base and meet the increasing demand for its award-winning suite of AML and risk...