The chair of the Federal Trade Commission wants to disrupt Amazon, whose founder built a trillion-dollar firm by disrupting retail.
Category: E-Commerce
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U.S. Accuses Amazon of Illegally Protecting Monopoly in Online Retail
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states filed a lawsuit against Amazon for “illegal conduct” in its online store and services to merchants, which stifled competition.
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Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer.
As it prepares to go public next week, Instacart shows that one secret to making money as a gig economy company is to become an advertising company.
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Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer.
As it prepares to go public next week, Instacart shows that one secret to making money as a gig economy company is to become an advertising company.
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A Watch Resale Site for Women, With a French Flair
One of the founders of Françoise says she only showcases timepieces that she would wear.
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Embracing the In-Store Experience, Watch Boutiques Blossom in the Digital Age
Online sales continue to be a focus, but brands are having a hard time finding enough days for all their ribbon cuttings.
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Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba
Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s cloud division.
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Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Fuels a Small-Business Boom
When the performer asked fans to wear silver for Virgo season, shops on Etsy and elsewhere saw the collective spending power of the BeyHive.
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Powered by A.I., Company Aims to Make Selling Easier for Retailers
Lily AI matches online shoppers to the merchandise they’re looking for based on colloquial search terms, a welcome change for companies like Bloomingdale’s.
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You’ve Heard of K-Beauty. Now Try K-Perfume
In opening a brick and mortar store, Elorea broadens the offerings of the perfumery.
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Is More Job Hopping Among Younger Workers a Good Thing?
Repeatedly switching jobs has long been a red flag for employers. That’s changing as Gen Z and younger Millennials embrace the upsides, but downsides persist.
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Amazon to Meet Regulators as U.S. Considers Possible Antitrust Suit
Amazon’s meetings with the Federal Trade Commission, known as “last rites” meetings, are typically a final step before the agency votes on filing a lawsuit.