Roblox Expands E-Commerce with Shopify, Biden Targets Shein’s Tariff Loophole, and Northeast Grocery Tests Inventory Robots
Sep 16, 2024•5 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
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Here are today's top headlines:
- Roblox is partnering with Shopify to introduce direct sales of physical products within its gaming platform, marking a significant step into the e-commerce space.
- The Biden administration is targeting a loophole that allows companies such as Shein and Temu to bypass tariffs by using the ‘de minimis’ provision, which exempts packages valued under $800 from import duties.
- Northeast Grocery Inc. is piloting Simbe Robotics’ Tally robots in ten Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets stores across New York.
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