Microsoft pulls Huawei products from online store amid US ban
The move comes days after Google revoked Huawei’s access to elements of its Android operating system in order to comply with President Trump’s executive order.
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Asian shares slip as US-China spat takes center stage
Banks and retailers pushed the market broadly lower in morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday.
Retail industry chasm resumes after blockbuster 2018
The retail industry surged in 2018, but the trends diminishing sales at some top companies are re-emerging.
Google, Facebook making a play for retail?
Tompkins International's Michael Zakkour on why Google and Facebook need to expand into retail.
CBD industry meets sports: Indy 500 to feature landmark sponsorship deal
While the CBD industry has grown rapidly in recent years, it has remained a taboo subject in the sports world.
GrubHub, Uber Eats lead US food delivery sector as Amazon invests in UK's Deliveroo
The five leading third-party food delivery services generated a total of $10.2 billion in U.S.-only sales in 2018.
LeBron James, Walmart team up to feed hungry families
James is raising awareness for Walmart's campaign by providing a curated list of items he relied on during his childhood in Akron, Ohio.
Asian shares mixed as Huawei sanctions stir trade fears
Stocks marched higher for the third day in a row Thursday, erasing the big plunge they took on Monday on worries about the worsening trade fight between China and the U.S. Banks reversed course and helped lead the broad gains.
Despite Tiger Woods, PGA Championship ticket prices hit 4-year lows
The low prices were attributable to a trio of factors, including a threatening forecast of high-60 temperatures and possible rain for the weekend of play.
Walmart says China tariffs will increase prices for US shoppers
The world's largest retailer won't be able to escape the tariff war, neither will its shoppers.
How Walmart will execute next-day delivery for customers
Walmart announced this week it’s offering free next-day delivery to customers — but none of the items ordered will come from one of the company’s 4,700 U.S. locations.
Walmart 1Q profits top estimates as e-commerce operations continue to grow
The retail giant posted profits of $3.8 billion for the three months through April.
New Orleans Pelicans season ticket sales surge after NBA Draft Lottery
With the first pick in the NBA Draft, the Pelicans are expected to select Duke phenom Zion Williamson.
Ford has 'similarities' to Whole Foods-Amazon merger, says incoming CFO
Incoming CFO Tim Stone led Amazon's merger with Whole Foods.
Amazon's Bezos mans front loader at retailer's $1.5B air hub groundbreaking
The air hub investment will create 2,000 jobs, according to the CEO.
Rihanna, LVMH launch new fashion brand 'Fenty'
Rihanna will play a direct role in developing the products, the first of which will debut this spring.
San Francisco bans cashless stores as Amazon Go expands
San Francisco is the second U.S. city to ban cashless stores this year.
Disc-less Xbox One S All-Digital Edition released: What to know
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition has a 1 TB hard drive and costs $249.99, roughly $50 below the price point of a current Xbox One S with a disc drive.
Instagram shopping could be worth $10B to Facebook
Beginning this week, Instagram will allow users to buy products featured in posts from a select group of its top “influencers,” including Kim Kardashian West.
Facebook reportedly planning a cryptocurrency payment system
SocialFlow CEO Jim Anderson on reports Facebook is working on a cryptocurrency payment system and the social media platform banning extremists.