Category: E-Commerce

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching.
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.
Alibaba, China’s E-Commerce Giant, Will Split Into Six Units

The New York Times – Business:
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.
The Chatbots Are Here, and the Internet Industry Is in a Tizzy

The New York Times – Business:
The new technology could upend many online businesses. But for companies that figure out how to work with it, A.I. could be a boon.
Sold-Out Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Hits the Resale Market

The New York Times – Business:
Single boxes of the Raspberry Rally cookies, which cost $5, are selling for as much as five times that price. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., which notes that cookie sales fund troop activities, expressed dismay.
The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry

The New York Times – Business:
The battered industry’s next generation of leaders needs a complex set of skills, yet scaled-down store training programs aren’t meeting demand.
Glossier Grows Up, by Reaching the Next Generation

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Founded almost a decade ago, the millennial beauty start-up takes a big step with a hyped SoHo flagship.
Staring Down Bankruptcy, Bed Bath & Beyond Says It Will Sell Stock

The New York Times – Business:
The struggling home goods retailer said it hoped the move would help it raise more than $1 billion and pay off its debts.