Google-search and purchase
24 March 2018 |
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The technology company is partnering with retailers including Target Corp, Walmart Inc, Home Depot Inc, Costco Wholesale Corp and Ulta Beauty Inc. Google is looking to challenge the current order whereby products search on Google ends with an Amazon purchase.
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