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November 18, 2021

A new shopping app called Cheddar debuts in Australia with some exciting features

Cheddar, a new shopping app that streams shopping events and has Live shopping, has been rolled out in Australia for younger consumers. The app promises a customized shopping experience tailored to shoppers’ tastes ahead of the shopping season. Like TikTok and Instagram, the app uses AI to anticipate customers’ needs and shows relevant products. Cheddar’s managing director Helen proclaimed that around 600 merchants had already registered for the platform ahead of its Apple Store launch on Tuesday. The businesses include Sephora, Culture King, Agoda and Pizza Hut.

Aldi lowers the prices of some Thanksgiving essentials before the holiday season commences

The German retailer Aldi has an early gift for holiday shoppers as it cuts down the prices of some Thanksgiving essentials in the U.S. This move came as a relief for consumers as inflation is soaring directly, affecting food prices the most. The discounted food prices would be enough to buy a holiday meal for up to 10 people for under $30. The discounts and deals are on marinated Turkey, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes and sides, available in stores and online. The BLS’ index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs rose 2.2% last month, while beef prices grew 4.8% in November.

Getir makes its grand debut in Chicago, US

Getir, the ultrafast Turkish delivery startup, has made its U.S. debut in the vibrant city of Chicago. The delivery platform will soon expand its services to Boston and New York by the end of this year. Initially, Getir will start its operations in the Chicago areas, including Rogers Park, Bowmanville, Lake View, Logan Square, Ranch Triangle, East Village and River North, The U.S. instant-needs space is currently dominated by GoPuff’s delivery services. Getir raised more than $1 billion in funding this year and is valued at $7.7 billion. The firm already operates in the UK, Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands and Italy.

Google expands and adds some latest features to its Google Maps grocery pickup

With the holiday shopping season approaching soon, Google has expanded its Google Maps grocery pickup feature to 2,000 stores across the US. After a pilot test, the tech giant is making various features available to all the regions. After placing them on retailers’ website, Google Maps help shoppers track their delivery online. Shoppers can use the grocery shopping integration feature in Kroger, Fry’s, Ralphs and Mariano’s stores. Area Busyness shows search results for popular shopping centres, restaurants and grocers. The search results are also budget-friendly for shoppers exhibiting monetary prudence.

A new shopping app called Cheddar debuts in Australia with some exciting features

Cheddar, a new shopping app that streams shopping events and has Live shopping, has been rolled out in Australia for younger consumers. The app promises a customized shopping experience tailored to shoppers’ tastes ahead of the shopping season. Like TikTok and Instagram, the app uses AI to anticipate customers’ needs and shows relevant products. Cheddar’s managing director Helen proclaimed that around 600 merchants had already registered for the platform ahead of its Apple Store launch on Tuesday. The businesses include Sephora, Culture King, Agoda and Pizza Hut.

Aldi lowers the prices of some Thanksgiving essentials before the holiday season commences

The German retailer Aldi has an early gift for holiday shoppers as it cuts down the prices of some Thanksgiving essentials in the U.S. This move came as a relief for consumers as inflation is soaring directly, affecting food prices the most. The discounted food prices would be enough to buy a holiday meal for up to 10 people for under $30. The discounts and deals are on marinated Turkey, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes and sides, available in stores and online. The BLS’ index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs rose 2.2% last month, while beef prices grew 4.8% in November.

Getir makes its grand debut in Chicago, US

Getir, the ultrafast Turkish delivery startup, has made its U.S. debut in the vibrant city of Chicago. The delivery platform will soon expand its services to Boston and New York by the end of this year. Initially, Getir will start its operations in the Chicago areas, including Rogers Park, Bowmanville, Lake View, Logan Square, Ranch Triangle, East Village and River North, The U.S. instant-needs space is currently dominated by GoPuff’s delivery services. Getir raised more than $1 billion in funding this year and is valued at $7.7 billion. The firm already operates in the UK, Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands and Italy.

Google expands and adds some latest features to its Google Maps grocery pickup

With the holiday shopping season approaching soon, Google has expanded its Google Maps grocery pickup feature to 2,000 stores across the US. After a pilot test, the tech giant is making various features available to all the regions. After placing them on retailers’ website, Google Maps help shoppers track their delivery online. Shoppers can use the grocery shopping integration feature in Kroger, Fry’s, Ralphs and Mariano’s stores. Area Busyness shows search results for popular shopping centres, restaurants and grocers. The search results are also budget-friendly for shoppers exhibiting monetary prudence.