Articles about e-commerce – Page 9 of 17

Amazon clashes with ProPublica over investigation into ‘pay-to-play’ pricing tactics

Amazon and ProPublica butted heads Tuesday over a report from the investigative journalism organization claiming that the e-commerce giant is prioritizing its own product… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Libro.fm’s audiobook platform helps independent bookstores compete with Amazon

Audiobook platform Libro.fm is Mark Pearson’s small rebellion against Amazon. As CEO of the small publishing company Pear Press and… Read More

Working Geek: Zulily chief merchant Lori Twomey helped build a $1.4B business

As Zulily’s chief merchant, Lori Twomey oversees a merchandising team of 500 people. But that wasn’t always the case. She… Read More

Amazon cites progress in crackdown on fake online product reviews

Amazon is making progress in its ongoing battle to eliminate fake product reviews. The company said today that via litigation,… Read More

Amazon partners with Hyundai to let Prime members book test drives

Over the weekend, Amazon facilitated test drives for prospective Hyundai buyers in an unorthodox move for the Seattle-based tech giant.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Knack helps busy people create custom gift boxes online

Knack is putting a new spin on an old concept: Gift baskets. The Seattle startup uses advanced stock keeping, recommendation… Read More

Macy’s to close 100 stores, tweak e-commerce experiences as retail landscape continues major shift

Macy’s Inc. announced Thursday that it would be closing 100 stores across the U.S. as it moves to keep up… Read More

QVC-owned Zulily sees 23% revenue spike to $366M, helping home shopping giant increase profit

Zulily is helping QVC post profits amid what the home shopping network calls a “choppy retail environment.” Liberty Interactive Group,… Read More

Amazon goes nuts with latest expansion of its private-label foods

Amazon is now selling nuts and trail mix under the Happy Belly brand, its private label for perishables. Previously on… Read More

Amazon partners with Kickstarter to sell crowdfunded products on Launchpad

Amazon announced a partnership with Kickstarter Wednesday to sell more than 300 crowdfunded products on a dedicated Amazon.com page. Kickstarter… Read More

Amazon launches Prime service in India, offering speedy shipping to members

Amazon Prime has arrived in India. Amazon today launched its membership program to customers across more than 100 cities in India, offering free… Read More

ShareGrid raises $1M to expand peer-to-peer marketplace for film and photo equipment

ShareGrid, a marketplace where creatives can share professional equipment and shooting locations, announced $1 million in seed funding Wednesday. MHS… Read More

Prime Day 2016 kicks off with deals on TVs, Amazon devices

Amazon’s second Prime Day is off and running. As the clock struck midnight, some of the first big deals included… Read More

We’ll never run out of Play-Doh again: Trying the new Amazon Dash Button

“Can I press it now?” Moments after setup, my 5-year-old was fully on board with the concept of our new Amazon… Read More

Walmart takes aim at Amazon Prime with 30-day trial of ‘ShippingPass’ program

In its latest attempt to square off with Amazon, Walmart is expanding ShippingPass, its unlimited two-day shipping program, and offering a… Read More

Amazon expands Dash Buttons into toys, adds 50 brands, says orders have doubled despite skepticism

Amazon is expanding its lineup of Dash Buttons with more than 50 new brands — including an expansion into toys… Read More

Amazon targets sellers for first time in latest crackdown on fake customer reviews

Amazon is opening a new front in its ongoing battle against fraudulent customer reviews on Amazon.com, taking legal action for the first… Read More

How Nordstrom plans to use physical stores in its battle with Amazon and other e-commerce giants

Even as more and more of its customers make purchases online, Nordstrom still sees value in having brick-and-mortar locations. That… Read More

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on the Fire Phone: ‘We’re working on much bigger failures right now’

Jeff Bezos loves failure. He often describes it as a necessity for invention, innovation, and eventually success. Fortunately, Bezos has… Read More

Expedia CEO says Facebook will become a competitor in online travel

Could Facebook emerge as the next big player in travel? Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he expects to see competition… Read More

From clicks to bricks: Why online retailers are setting up shop

If last week’s reporting of the demise of traditional retail sounded familiar, you’ve been paying attention. In the past 20… Read More

Expedia at 20: Top execs reflect on past challenges, acquisitions, and the journey ahead

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The lobby of Expedia Inc.’s headquarters transformed into an airport runway in celebration of the company’s 20th… Read More

Amazon reviews don’t mean as much as you think, study finds

It’s easy to fall under the spell of Amazon. The all-powerful e-commerce behemoth provides an unparalleled customer experience and has… Read More

Amazon cuts off sales to Iranian embassies after discovering $100k in purchases over 3 years

Amazon has some loyal customers inside Iran’s embassies around the world — but they won’t be buying items from the… Read More

Amazon cuts off affiliate program in Louisiana over new sales tax law

Amazon is ending its affiliate program in Louisiana after legislators passed a law allowing the state to tax businesses without a… Read More

Login with a selfie? Amazon has a snappy idea to replace online passwords

Amazon thinks passwords are on the outs, and the company has a vision for the future of authentication: Selfies. The e-commerce giant… Read More

Nordstrom confirms 120 job cuts on tech team as part of change in tech strategy

Nordstrom cut approximately 120 jobs on its technology team this week, the company said this morning, disclosing a specific number for the first time and confirming… Read More

More tech layoffs at Nordstrom: Retailer slashes at least 100 jobs in latest round of cuts

Follow up: Nordstrom confirms 120 job cuts on tech team as part of change in tech strategy Retail giant Nordstrom today… Read More

Review: Amazon’s first daily show matches fashion with e-commerce — and it worked for this slob

“Did I shower today? I don’t remember if I showered today.” I said this to my husband minutes before learning… Read More

Craigslist challenger OfferUp on pace for more than $14B in transactions this year

When OfferUp launched four years ago, aiming to take on industry titan Craigslist, it looked a lot like David challenging… Read More