The theory is that a strong U.S. economy — buttressed by record employment and enthused consumer spending — will mean U.S. business can withstand a trade war better than other nations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The story at Etsy in summer 2018 is a much more cheerful tale than the story of Etsy entering the summer of 2017. After a big switch at the top — in May 2017, the board fired the firm’s longtime CEO Chad Dickerson and put former...
Luxury retail has run into a conundrum as digital channels and eCommerce continue to edge out brick-and-mortar shopping venues. Although eCommerce may not be replacing traditional retail just yet, it’s a channel that merchants can’t afford to ignore. Despite this widely accepted reality, many luxury...
To reach parents, students and educators ahead of the upcoming school year, Amazon has launched its Back to School and Off to College stores. The sites offer a selection of electronics, apparel and accessories – among other items, Amazon said in an announcement. Get the...
eBay and PayPal announced they have extended their credit agreement so that eBay will continue to accept and promote PayPal Credit on its Marketplace platform. “As part of our strong partnership with PayPal, we are pleased to continue to offer PayPal Credit to the millions...
Holidays aren’t just for marking centuries-old traditions or historic milestones: Retailers are creating their own new-age eCommerce celebrations and bringing in big bucks in the process. Chinese retailer JD.com, for example, had a record-breaking shopping event this month. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Grocery delivery for Prime members is taking its next great leap forward as Amazon and Whole Foods have announced that Prime Now Grocery is expanding to Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and San Antonio. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
With the introduction of kiosks, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are speeding up the traditional ordering process. But these devices can do more than allow customers to get their burgers faster: They can actually recognize customers and know what kind of burgers they want to order. Get...
With new Prime incentives, one tech analyst believes that Amazon could double the customer base of Whole Foods. RBC Capital Markets’ Lead Internet Analyst Mark Mahaney said that there could be 20 to 30 million people who live near a Whole Foods store but don’t...
