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- 1AI agents used to steal 600,000 credit card records from online shops●Angriff mit KI-Agenten auf hunderte Shops: 600.000 Kreditkartendaten geklaut | Security https://www. heise.de/news/Angri
Attackers used AI agents to break into hundreds of online shops and steal around 600,000 sets of credit card data, according to a Heise security report. The case is drawing attention because it shows AI tools being deployed for automated cybercrime at scale, raising concerns about how e-commerce platforms can defend against such attacks.
- 2Google tests Flipkart shopping inside Gemini and AI Mode in India▼Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google has begun testing a feature that lets users in India buy products from Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce platform owned by Walmart, directly through its Gemini assistant and AI Mode in Search. The trial points to a broader push to turn AI chat and search experiences into shopping channels, as tech companies race to blend conversational AI with online commerce.
- 3EU orders sellers to display guarantee notices within 7 days▼EU forces sellers to display guarantee notices in shops and online in 7 days
Sellers across the European Union will have to display guarantee notices both in physical shops and online within a seven-day deadline, under new EU requirements. The rule obliges retailers to inform consumers clearly about their legal warranty rights at the point of sale, whether in-store or on e-commerce platforms. Consumer groups are expected to welcome the move, while sellers face quick compliance work.
- 448-year-old mall retailer closes stores as shopping trends shift▼48-year-old mall retailer closed stores as trends change
A mall retailer that has been in business for 48 years is closing store locations as consumer shopping habits change. The closures reflect the broader pressure on traditional mall-based chains, which have struggled to keep up with shifting trends and the move toward online shopping. No further details about the company's name, number of affected stores, or potential layoffs were provided.
- 5Bloomingdale's tries creative way to lure shoppers back●Bloomingdale’s tries creative way to lure shoppers back
Bloomingdale's is rolling out a new creative strategy aimed at bringing shoppers back to its stores as foot traffic and sales remain under pressure. The department store chain, owned by Macy's Inc., is experimenting with fresh approaches to win back customers at a time when US retailers are competing hard for in-person spending and struggling to reverse the shift toward online shopping.