RetailWire

JUNE 29, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has initiated an investigation into Perplexity AI following allegations that the company’s web crawler is bypassing the Robots Exclusion Protocol. This protocol allows web developers to control how search engines and other bots interact with their websites through a robots.txt file. While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, reputable crawlers have generally respected them since the protocol's inception in the 1990s.

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RetailWire

JUNE 29, 2024

Co-founder Don Vultaggio has confirmed that maintaining Arizona Iced Teat at the 99 cents price point remains a priority for the company, even amidst rising inflation and economic challenges faced by consumers.

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RetailWire

JUNE 29, 2024

The Summer Fancy Foods Show, hosted by the Specialty Foods Association, made a vibrant return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, spotlighting the next big flavors and trends that are set to take over menus and grocery shelves. Held from Sunday through Tuesday, the annual trade show featured over 2,400 exhibitors showcasing their innovative products to restaurant operators, specialty food retailers, and trendspotters.

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RetailWire

JUNE 29, 2024

Renowned investor and Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett has recently outlined how his substantial fortune will be managed after his death. At 93, Buffett has restructured his will, signaling a significant shift in his philanthropic plans. Instead of continuing his support for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation posthumously, Buffett's wealth will now be directed into a new charitable trust overseen by his three children.

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RetailWire

JUNE 29, 2024

The unexpected strike by WestJet's unionized mechanics left around 20,000 travelers scrambling on Saturday, as the airline was forced to cancel more than 150 flights. The strike action, led by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), came as a shock to both passengers and airline executives, particularly during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

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