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Shopify Outage Hits Merchants on Cyber Monday
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THE WHAT? Shopify suffered a several-hour outage on Cyber Monday, affecting key back-end tools for merchants during one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. THE DETAILS Between roughly 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET, thousands of merchants temporarily lost access to Shopify’s admin functions—including inventory tracking, POS…
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Costco Joins Legal Push for Tariff Refund Eligibility as Supreme Court Reviews Trump Trade Policy
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THE WHAT? Costco has filed a lawsuit to secure eligibility for tariff refunds should the US Supreme Court overturn President Trump’s global tariff strategy, becoming one of the largest retailers to challenge the administration’s use of emergency economic powers. THE DETAILS The complaint, filed on 28 November in the US…
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Amazon to Expand Lending Operations in India Through Axio Acquisition
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THE WHAT? Amazon is preparing to expand its lending footprint in India, with plans to offer small-business credit and additional financial products through Axio, the non-bank lender it acquired earlier this year. THE DETAILS Axio—currently focused on BNPL and personal loans—will resume lending to small businesses and introduce cash-management tools…
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Amazon Tests 30-Minute Delivery in Seattle and Philadelphia
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THE WHAT? Amazon has launched a pilot offering 30-minute delivery for essentials—including beauty and personal care items—in select areas of Seattle and Philadelphia. THE DETAILS The new Amazon Now service provides rapid fulfilment of thousands of items such as cosmetics, OTC products and daily essentials through small, localised facilities positioned…
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Dubai Duty Free Posts Record November with Strong Gains in Fragrance Sales
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THE WHAT? Dubai Duty Free reported its highest-ever monthly revenue in November 2025, with fragrances leading category growth as part of the retailer’s record AED876.56m (US$240.16m) performance. THE DETAILS Fragrances remained Dubai Duty Free’s top category, generating AED160.58m in November—up +13.29% year-on-year—supported by newness, exclusives and strong traveller demand. The…
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Short Hair Deserves Volume, Too—Here’s How Experts Make It Happen
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Fuller, fluffier hair in a few simple steps.
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Stop Confusing Toners and Essences—Here’s the Difference
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Here’s how to tell these two staples apart—and maximize their benefits.
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‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Manicures Are Holiday Chic on a Whole Other Level
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A closer look at the holiday aesthetic taking over TikTok—and now, your nails.



