Ecommerce

Expedia Profit Tops Expectations

Expedia Inc. on Thursday posted better-than-expected profit in its second quarter, as brands like its namesake and Hotels.com continued to drive bookings growth.

Report: Yahoo Not to Spin off Alibaba Stake

Reports Tuesday said Yahoo Inc is weighing a sale of its core business and will not sell its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, a sharp reversal that came after pressure from an activist investor.

Amazon Launches Etsy Competitor 'Homemade'

Amazon today is launching a new section of the site, called Handmade, aimed squarely at Etsy. The online giant even recruited potential sellers to Handmade directly from Etsy.

Amazon is Trading at an All-Time High, Again

Amazon, the power player in the online retailer arena, is apparently operating on all cylinders, as its stock is trading at an all-time high (its third) with no end in sight. 

Sneak Peak of Amazon Prime Day Deals

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Amazon has invented a holiday, known as “Prime Day.” To celebrate, the company said it will be offering more deals that Black Friday this Wednesday.