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- 58% of shoppers use AI to research specific products before making purchasing decisions.
- 51% use AI to compare products, brands and features, reshaping how shoppers evaluate options.
- 45% seek AI recommendations, while 43% use AI to find deals and the best price.
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[READ] USPS Prioritizes Revenue over Volume |
- USPS package revenue rose 7.7% to $8.25B despite package volume falling 3.4%.
- USPS sees further price increases as financially necessary, potentially raising ecommerce fulfillment costs.
- Ecommerce sellers should prepare for possible USPS parcel rate increases before holiday peak.
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[READ] Small Business Statistics and Trends Every Owner Should Know in 2026 |
- Only 42% of financing applicants received full funding, increasing pressure on cash-flow management.
- AI adoption is accelerating, with 71% of AI users reporting increased productivity.
- Fintech lending gained traction, with usage climbing from 17% in 2020 to 29% in 2025.
- Just 49% of new businesses survive five years, while only 34% make it a decade.
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