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Google Sees 50%+ Gain in “Popular Products” Results
Google saw a 50%-plus increase in search traffic in December to its “popular products” integrations, where shoppers can view and filter results with a variety of product details in an ecommerce-friendly carousel display, as it works to claw back the enormous flow of checkouts to dominant Amazon. Google is leveraging aggregated shopping feeds based on structured product data from merchants.
Retail Sales Up 0.4% in April, First Gain Since January
Retail sales inched up 0.4% in April from the prior month, exactly matching a rise in the Consumer Price Index, according to figures from the U.S. Commerce Department. It represented the first gain in retail sales since January, a positive sign amid economic fears and continued inflation. Excluding gas and auto, retail sales were up 4.3% in April vs. a year ago, adjusted for inflation.
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Retailers and CPG companies have had a symbiotic relationship for decades, teaming up to offer customers more choice in convenient in-person and ecommerce storefronts. As both take on each other’s challenges, they must learn from the other's processes and best practices to sustain new revenue streams in the long term based on evolving consumer behaviors, preferences and spending habits. 
Marketing-Friendly Apple Features: Boosting Engagement
Apple recently announced two major technology advancements that hold significant importance for marketers: Live Activities and iOS Web Push. These new features allow companies to optimize their mobile web presence, enhance customer communication on a broader variety of devices, and ultimately, drive conversions and brand affinity. Learn how you can leverage them to unlock a new audience.
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