Brands find that some of their customers’ pandemic-era buying habits are here to stay.
Category: E-Commerce
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Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Signal First Steps in Bumpy Recovery
The economy is open again, helping Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent claw back in the first quarter from a miserable 2022, though they will likely face continuing skepticism from investors.
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Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife
For years, the e-commerce giant could shield its vast archipelago of warehouses against disruptions from workers. Then it got even bigger.
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The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.
The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.
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A Faster Delivery for Fans of Manga
VIZ Media will give North American readers new installments of stories in English on the same day they are released in Japan, an effort to cut down the wait time and combat rampant piracy.
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Shein, E-Commerce Retailer Hit by Criticism, Tries Charm Offensive
With an initial public offering expected at some point, the company is looking to change its public perception. Not everyone is buying it.
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Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy
The company said it would seek to sell all or some of its business while its stores remain open.
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Alibaba, China’s E-Commerce Giant, Will Split Into Six Units
The major restructuring, a possible precursor to future I.P.O.s, was announced after Jack Ma, its founder, returned to mainland China after a yearlong absence.
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The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry
The battered industry’s next generation of leaders needs a complex set of skills, yet scaled-down store training programs aren’t meeting demand.