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ShopX Launches Global Retail Media Group Across 27 Markets
The combined business employs more than 1,000 people and connects brands with 400 million shoppers worldwide.
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85% of Australians Would Switch Retailers if AI Finds a Better Deal this Peak Shopping Season
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