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You'll find everything you need, from the hottest stories happening now to the best insider tricks, all in this newsletter. Here are the biggest things you need to know this week:

• Amazon's introduction of unlimited grocery deliveries, putting pressure on other grocery delivery services.
• TikTok's potential demise, Biden threatens the app's existence in the USA over data concerns with China.
• Meta’s disappointing ad abilities and how “Advantage Plus” is causing marketers to move away from the platform.
• 8 ways AI can skyrocket your profit and sales, and everything you need to know to implement these changes.

The Amazon Corner

Prime Pantry: Amazon Introduces Monthly Grocery Subscriptions

Amazon has recently launched a new monthly grocery subscription service for its Prime members, allowing them to receive regular deliveries of their favorite groceries.  With the convenience and cost-effectiveness of this new service, Amazon is once again disrupting the retail landscape and cementing its position as a leader in the industry. 

Members of the Prime program and EBT recipients can order groceries over $35 without restrictions. Subscribers can also order groceries from Cardenas Market, Save Mart, Bartell Drugs, Rite Aid, Pet Food Express, Mission Wine & Spirits, and others, depending on where they live. 

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Top Retail and E-commerce Stories

Time is Ticking: TikTok Faces Potential Ban by Biden

In a move that will have major implications for the tech world, President Joe Biden is set to sign a bill into law that will either ban popular video-sharing app TikTok or force its parent company, ByteDance, to divest its US operations. 

The decision comes after months of debate and allegations from lawmakers that TikTok poses a national security threat due to its ties to the Chinese government. 

The ban or divestment will be a blow to TikTok's huge user base and the future of social media as we know it, but could also have far-reaching consequences for US-China relations and global tech competition. 

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Meta's Advantage Plus: Advantage… or Disadvantage?

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Despite facing a decline in ad revenue due to Apple's privacy changes, Meta's Advantage Plus tool has emerged as a promising solution for advertisers.  However, not all marketers have seen favorable results, as glitches and inefficiencies in automated advertising lead to increased costs for brands.

Regardless, Meta's ad revenue continues to rise, showcasing the company's dominance in the digital advertising market.  Overall, while some challenges remain, it appears that Meta's AI-driven ad solutions are here to stay and will continue to play a major role in the future of online advertising.

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This Week's Featured Article

8 Ways Your E-commerce Profits and Sales Can Benefit From AI

From personalized product recommendations to chatbots for customer service, AI technology offers a more efficient and personalized experience for consumers. In this article, we highlight exactly how  AI can increase e-commerce sales and profits, from optimizing pricing strategies to streamlining supply chain management. With the power of AI, businesses can not only improve their bottom line but also enhance the overall shopping experience for their customers- learn all about it here in our article!

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