The government has four bills before Parliament to reign in tech giants at a time when the industry is retrenching.
Category: E-Commerce
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Billions of Dollars at Stake in a Puzzling Holiday Shopping Season
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
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 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.
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 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
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
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.
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.