A trendy company that embraced the plant craze of a decade ago has evolved to fill the needs of a changing demographic.
Category: E-Commerce
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Apparel Resale Growth Drives Increased Vintage and Thrift Store Presence
Last year, apparel resale in the United States grew seven times the rate of the broader retail industry. Independent resellers and corporate giants are getting creative to meet the demand.
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Tupperware, Food Container Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy
The once-mighty kitchenware company has struggled financially for years. It says the direct sales model that fueled its success has become a weakness.
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Amazon Sought Tariff Loophole Used by Chinese Rivals. Now Biden Is Closing It.
Under pressure from Chinese competitors, Amazon, Walmart and other U.S. retailers have been exploring ways to avoid tariffs. Could a new Biden administration rule change that?
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U.S. Moves to Block a Popular Tariff-Free Path for Chinese Goods
The Biden administration said it would clamp down on billions of dollars in small-dollar imports that ship directly to consumers.
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Google and Apple Lose Appeals in Landmark E.U. Cases
The cases had established the European Union as the world’s leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions about its protracted appeals process.
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Amazon Reports $148 Billion in Second Quarter Sales
The e-commerce giant’s stock dipped about 5 percent in after-hours trading after lower-than-expected guidance.
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$95 Million
The amount unaccounted for after the failure of a company that operated banking software for online financial start-ups.
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Etsy to Ban Sex Toys and Other ‘Mature’ Products in New Policy
The online marketplace is putting in place a new safety-oriented policy, banning the sale of “mature” products, including vintage Playboys and many sex toys.
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What’s the Best Way to Assess the Quality of Fine Jewelry Online?
We asked a group of experts to share their strategies. Among the essentials: asking questions and understanding the difference among makers.
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Amazon Says It Will Stop Using Plastic Pillows in Shipments
They’ll be replaced in North America with paper packing, eliminating some 15 billion pillows a year. Plastic film is a major pollutant.