April 12, 2023
Social Commerce Firm Shopline Opens European Headquarters in London
Shopline is expanding its commerce services platform for selling on social media to Europe. The Singapore-headquartered firm has opened a European headquarters in London, adding that to its regional offices...
April 12, 2023
Retail Partnerships: Checking on Peloton and Adidas, TikTok and Shopify
Unconventional partnerships have transformed the retail industry, disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for growth and success. From Shopify and TikTok to Target and Ulta Beauty, companies are...
April 12, 2023
Walmart Closes 4 Chicago Stores After Years of Losses
Walmart has shuttered half its Chicago stores while facing heavy competition for grocery customers. The move, announced Tuesday (April 11), brings the number of Walmart stores in America’s third largest...
April 12, 2023
Essential Facilities and the Law of the Hammer
The essential facilities doctrine has received a resurgence of interest recently, especially with regard to platform markets. Many references to the doctrine exaggerate its centrality to antitrust law; it is...
April 12, 2023
Dispelling Myths: The Essential Facilities Doctrine in the Digital Economy
The essential facilities doctrine is back. Yet, despite its recent endorsements, the doctrine’s criticisms linger. They range from allegations that monopolies lack incentives to monopolize adjacent markets to doubts about...
April 11, 2023
Why Retailers From Dick’s to Dollar General Are Getting Back...
If there’s anything the past few years have taught the retail industry, it’s that the ability to respond and pivot accordingly is king, all while staying true to your core...
April 10, 2023
UnitedHealth Group Acquires New York-Based Physician Group
UnitedHealth Group has reportedly acquired New York-based Crystal Run Healthcare. Crystal Run Healthcare is a physician group with a network of 400 doctors, and UnitedHealth Group’s acquisition shows that managed...
April 10, 2023
Amazon Charging New Fees on Some Returns
Amazon customers will reportedly be charged a fee for some returns to UPS Stores. The tech giant is applying the new fee in cases in which the customer returns a...
April 10, 2023
Streaming Platforms Use Theatrical Releases and Price Hikes to ‘Rationalize’...
Streaming video platforms are streaming a lot of cash into their content. Subscribers may not be enough to keep that rolling in its current form, leaving big names to consider...
