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Google Shopping Adds New Pricing Insights Ahead of Holiday Season

By Nick Bastone
· · Source: The Information

Google Shopping announced a few new features on Thursday as the division prepares for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Now, when users search for an item to buy on Google, they will see whether the price offered is high, low or average compared to other prices across the web. Users will now also be able to see which items are available for curbside pickup at nearby retail stores and can...

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