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'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary US consumers
'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary US consumers
Economy
by  AFP

The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money. "They're becoming increasingly resourceful in their shopping behaviors, waiting to buy until (the) last moment of need, focusing on deals and then stocking up when they find them," he said.

Canada watchdog sues Google over 'anti-competitive' ad tech
Canada watchdog sues Google over 'anti-competitive' ad tech
Economy
by  AFP

Canada's competition watchdog announced Thursday it was taking Google to court, accusing the company of "anti-competitive behavior" in online advertising. France's competition watchdog fined Google 220 million euros in June 2021 for favoring its own services in the online advertising sector.