North Carolina budget reshapes gambling taxes with sportsbooks facing higher rates Suswati Basu North Carolina has a new state budget, and with it comes major changes for the state’s gambling industry. Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law Tuesday (July 7), approving the first full state budget North Carolina has passed … Continue reading North Carolina budget reshapes gambling taxes with sportsbooks facing higher rates
Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future Suswati Basu Pennsylvania’s highest court has handed down what could prove to be the most significant gambling decision in the Commonwealth since casino gaming was legalized. In a June 15, 2026, opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called skill-game machines are … Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future
Stable prices have consumers moving back toward quality and trust after several years of embracing less-expensive store brands. By Constantine von Hoffman January 9, 2026 As prices climb, shoppers aren’t just spending less—they’re spending differently. Nearly half are buying smaller quantities or trading down to lower-cost options, such as canned fruit instead … Continue reading How inflation reshapes shopping habits and trust in private labels
A simulated buyers journey shows how ChatGPT search influences B2B buying through research, decision-making and vendor discovery. Océane Li on February 11, 2025 Generative AI is transforming how B2B buyers research and make purchasing decisions. Tools like ChatGPT search, Perplexity, Gemini and Meta AI are no longer just novelties — they’re becoming essential to … Continue reading How ChatGPT search reshapes the B2B buyer’s journey
A click on the phone will give consumers shopping updates, including real-time price comparisons and local inventory searches. Anu Adegbola on November 20, 2024 Google is introducing new shopping features that transform how consumers discover and compare products in-store and online. Key features: Google Lens now provides in-store product price comparisons. Google Maps enables … Continue reading Google reshapes in-store shopping with AI-powered comparisons
