Articles about retail – Page 10 of 17

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz: We have to be as relevant for customers on phones as in stores

If there was any doubt that Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sees his coffee retailer as a tech company, that was… Read More

Looking to reduce lines and boost profits, Starbucks plans to expand order-ahead service nationwide by December

It’s going to get a lot easier to pick up your favorite coffee beverage at your local Starbucks store, using… Read More

Microsoft tests ‘Earn’ rewards program: That daily latte will help you buy a Surface

In a new addition to its rewards programs, Microsoft is giving customers up to 10 percent back on purchases at major… Read More

Amazon taking direct aim at Etsy with new marketplace for hand-crafted goods

Etsy may be getting a little antsy. The Wall Street Journal reported today that Amazon.com is planning to launch a… Read More

Alibaba takes big stake in battered e-commerce retailer Zulily

Alibaba, the giant Chinese e-commerce retailer, has taken a large equity stake in Seattle-based Zulily, according to SEC filings. “We… Read More

Zulily shares tumble 17% after lowering sales outlook for the year

Zuilly shares are collapsing after the Seattle retailer said it was lowering its revenue outlook for the year. The Seattle company… Read More

Reports: Amazon acquires Shoefitr, 3D technology for online shoe shopping

Amazon has acquired Shoefitr, a startup based in Pittsburgh that offers 3D technology to help online shoe buyers ensure an accurate fit,… Read More

Why critics call the imminent credit card chip system in the U.S. ‘a joke’

The way Americans spend money is on the verge of its biggest change in decades, but the drumbeat of doubters… Read More

Where’s the booze on AmazonFresh? Customers complain that beer and wine have disappeared

For the past year, Seattle software engineer Philip Beber has routinely jumped on to AmazonFresh to order beers for his… Read More

Seattle cosmetics startup Julep cuts 8% of staff

Julep, the heavily-funded Seattle cosmetics startup led by Jane Park, laid off eight percent of its staff or 17 employees… Read More

Delivered by Amazon: What it’s like to get a package straight from the online retailer

SAN FRANCISCO — Most people who order items from Amazon receive their packages from UPS, the U.S. Postal Service or… Read More

First-ever ‘Google Shop’ offers peek at search giant’s retail strategy

Wood-grained tabletops showcasing the latest notebooks. A chance to experience the latest devices. Regular classes and events for the public. No, it’s… Read More

After raising more than $300 million, Jason Goldberg’s e-commerce upstart Fab.com acquired in fire sale

Fab.com, the New York-based e-commerce startup founded by former Jobster CEO Jason Goldberg, has sold to custom manufacturing company PCH.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: ‘Birchbox for chocolate’ Chococurb delivers sweets to your door

Subscription box services have exploded since Birchbox ignited the trend in 2010. The model has become so ubiquitous that consumers can now… Read More

Shares of Zulily continue to slump, and now here come the lawyers

Zulily took it on the chin earlier this week after the Seattle online retailer disappointed Wall Street with a huge… Read More

Zulily CFO Marc Stolzman departing after Q4 earnings miss, as chairman points to ‘wobbly’ business execution

Zulily CFO Marc Stolzman plans to step down from the Seattle online retailer early next month, an announcement that comes… Read More

Zulily hits $1.2B in 2014 sales, plans $250M stock repurchase program as shares slump more than 20%

Zulily achieved $1.2 billion in annual sales during 2014, a significant milestone for the Seattle online retailer. But don’t tell… Read More

Sears plans new Seattle engineering office, hires ex-Amazon execs for big home-services tech push

Sears is recruiting engineers for a new software development office in downtown Seattle, and the venerable retailer has hired a group… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Vincero Collective sells discounted menswear with crowdfunding model

During the four years Seattle entrepreneur Aaron Hallerman spent working in a Hong Kong-based design and production studio, he observed… Read More

Shares of Zulily continue to slump, online retailer considers closing U.K office

This is not how Zulily hoped to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The Seattle-based online retailer — founded five years ago… Read More

Seahawks Pro Shop demo shows how retailers can use beacons to connect with customers

The future of retail advertising was on display inside a private suite at the Consumer Electronics Show last week —… Read More

Zulily CFO Marc Stolzman: ‘In an Amazon-defined world, our model should not work’

We’ve written in the past about the odd-ball nature of Zulily, the Seattle e-commerce company that runs counter to most… Read More

The Christmas scorecard: Nordstrom and Zappos nail it; Staples and Toys ‘R’ Us slip up

Hallelujah! Chances are you received everything you ordered online in time for Christmas. Unlike last year, no major hiccups were reported this… Read More

Here are all the crazy gifts everyone bought on Amazon this year

Amazon released its annual post-Christmas holiday sales rundown this morning — the one in which the company makes lots of fun comparisons… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Modaym helps consumers find unique products directly from fashion designers

When it comes to online shopping, the options are vast. Almost every fashion retailer has an e-commerce presence. The ubiquity… Read More

In the shadow of Seattle’s retail giants, Evo’s ski and snowboard business is killing it online

Most retailers hate bad weather, which can keep packages from being delivered on-time, and stop customers from visiting stores. Evo is praying… Read More

Zulily stock slumps 6 percent, falling near IPO price

Wall Street is turning its back on Zulily, the fast-growing Seattle online retailer. Shares of the company tumbled six percent… Read More

Amazon inks 17-year lease for 470,000 square-foot space in Manhattan

Amazon has inked a 17-year lease for a 470,000 square-foot space in midtown Manhattan. Vornado Realty Trust, which owns the… Read More

Target adds in-store spin to iPhone app by adding interactive maps for all 1,800 U.S. stores

Target has already taken some pretty extreme measures to beat Amazon this holiday. Last month, it started offering free shipping on… Read More

Walmart tells store managers they can match Amazon’s prices

As a part of the ongoing duel for holiday shopping business, Walmart will let its store managers match prices from Amazon and… Read More