Alpine gear is expensive, but online dealers of used jackets, boots, skis and more are enticing newcomers with bargain prices and promoting recycling in an era of climate change.
Category: E-Commerce
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Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes
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Andy Jassy Declines to Say If Amazon Will Add Disclaimer To Antisemitic Film
The New York Times – Business:He said the company has a panel that reviews content that might be objectionable, but that cases were not always “straightforward.”
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Cardboard Has Taken Over Our Lives. Where Does It Come From?
The New York Times – Business:A journey to the corrugated core of the 21st-century economy.
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Billions of Dollars at Stake in a Puzzling Holiday Shopping Season
The New York Times – Business:It promises to be unpredictable, with retailers and consumers still figuring out how much will be spent and on what kinds of goods.
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Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans.
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Amazon Is Said to Plan to Lay Off Approximately 10,000 Employees
The New York Times – Business:The job cuts of approximately 10,000, which would start as soon as this week, would focus on the company’s devices organization, retail division and human resources.
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‘No Jobs Available’: The Feast or Famine Careers of America’s Port Drivers.
The New York Times – Business:Consumer demand has cooled, leaving fewer containers to pick up on the West Coast. For Marshawn Jackson, a truck driver paid by the delivery, that means a hard scrabble to make ends meet.
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Amazon Earnings: Return to Profitability But Slow Growth Signaled Ahead
The New York Times – Business:The e-commerce giant, which also turned a profit in its latest quarter, indicated sales in the holiday period might rise at their lowest level since 2001.
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Amazon Labor Union Loses Election at Warehouse Near Albany
The New York Times – Business:By a 2-to-1 ratio, the group had its second defeat since a surprise victory in April on Staten Island.
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Amid Inflation, Retailers Brace for Strapped Holiday Shoppers
The New York Times – Business:Retailers have navigated pandemic closures and supply chain snarls in recent years. But dealing with the fallout from inflation could be an even tougher test.
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Reno Is Booming. Some Workers Feel Left Behind.
The New York Times – Business:Companies are flocking to the Nevada city, but the rising cost of housing, gas and groceries is making daily life a struggle for many who work there.