Walmart testing e-commerce strategies in 4 stores as online sales surge
The retailer announced Thursday that it is designating four stores in total, two of which are near its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Online holiday shopping sales expected to 'shatter' records, Adobe analysis predicts
With more folks at home during the ongoing pandemic and fewer retail outlets offering traditional, in-person Black Friday deals, a new report from Adobe predicts that online holiday shopping will "shatter" all records from years past.
Amazon touts jobs record as congressional scrutiny intensifies
Amazon's employment numbers illustrate the economic power wielded by CEO Jeff Bezos as the e-commerce giant he founded faces growing government scrutiny.
How mobile app 'Design Home' is selling furniture through a video game
Shopping for home decor just got an upgrade with a mobile video game that lets players buy furniture and decor within its e-commerce store.
Amazon debuts 1-hour grocery pickup at Whole Foods stores nationwide
The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth announced Tuesday that one-hour grocery pickup is now available at its Whole Foods Market locations, marking the company's latest efforts in the growing trend of curbside services.
Holiday retail sales off to ‘fantastic start’: Former Toys ‘R’ Us CEO
Gerald Storch on online shopping, Amazon Prime Day
Amazon reinstates policy that penalizes workers for taking too many breaks, lawsuit alleges
Amazon brought back a suspended productivity tracking policy, employees at a Staten Island warehouse claim.
Amazon adds augmented reality experience to boxes
From now until Oct. 31, the shopping behemoth will be sending out eco-friendly boxes that feature a white pumpkin on the side.
Amazon ‘protects my small business’: Family farm owner
Sara Mader on farming, small business, Amazon
LeBron James rookie card could fetch more than $300K on auction block
Ken Goldin on online auction
Phones, laptops, gaming consoles will dominate holiday shopping: Gary Shapiro
Gary Shapiro on top tech gifts
Ikea opening record number of stores globally in 2020, despite shoppers moving online
Furniture retailer Ikea plans to open a record number of stores this year, even as more shopping is done online.
Former Amazon employee arrested on alleged wire fraud charges for false product refunds
The criminal complaint notes alleged wire fraud occurred between November 2019 and February 2020 in which Nguyen used his employee access to falsely and fraudulently issue $96,508.13 in refunds to himself and others.
Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever
Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so. This year there’s more urgency.
Pinterest is prohibiting culturally inappropriate Halloween costumes
While Halloween is a time for self expression, Pinterest is making sure that people remain culturally appropriate while doing so.
Jessica Alba's Honest Company exploring sale: Report
The Honest Company is said to be seeking a valuation of more than $1 billion.
Store landlords face a battle for a cut of online sales
To offset some of the new risks, landlords are looking at whether they can include a portion of a retailer’s digital sales in the pot of revenue that is used to calculate the rent.
Black Friday 2020: Coronavirus pandemic shopping trends force retailers to rethink holiday shopping
It turns out that pepper-spraying each other for a discounted flat-screen TV was never really a necessary part of the holiday shopping experience after all.
NYC Bagel of the Month Club goes global
Andrew Hazen on Bagel of the Month Club
Ex-eBay workers to plead guilty to sending spiders to Massachusetts bloggers
Four former employees of eBay are scheduled to plead guilty in Boston federal court for "participating in a cybertsalking campaign which targeted a Massachusetts couple," according to a tweet by the U.S. Attorney's Office of Massachusetts.