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Big Brands Gear Up For Another Super Bowl Ad Rush

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The cost of a 30-second spot is going up, and so is the use of celebrity endorsers.

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Target Might Spin Up Its Own Version of Amazon Prime

The retailing giant could launch its own subscription shopping service to keep up with rivals Amazon and Walmart.

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Robodelivery Startup Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million to Grow Beyond Pizza

The Estonia-based company has had a good start in the US, but is now looking to expand its European operations.

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McDonald’s Top Line Took a Hit from the Israel-Hamas War

The burger giant had mostly stellar growth around the world, but the volatile region has become the scene of critical boycotts.

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Consumer

Europe’s Budget Airlines Are Set for Another Summer Surge

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Despite pesky inflation and higher fares, the Continent’s low-cost airlines expect a lot full planes this summer.

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Consumer

Macy’s Rejects $5.8 Billion Buyout Offer

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The retailer questioned how the proposed deal would be financed, but it may just be delaying the inevitable.

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Patent Drop

eBay Vision Patent Tracks User Identity Over Time

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E-commerce companies are in an “arms race” to develop and implement user-tracking AI tech throughout their platforms.

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