Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever
Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so. This year there’s more urgency.
Pinterest is prohibiting culturally inappropriate Halloween costumes
While Halloween is a time for self expression, Pinterest is making sure that people remain culturally appropriate while doing so.
Jessica Alba's Honest Company exploring sale: Report
The Honest Company is said to be seeking a valuation of more than $1 billion.
Store landlords face a battle for a cut of online sales
To offset some of the new risks, landlords are looking at whether they can include a portion of a retailer’s digital sales in the pot of revenue that is used to calculate the rent.
Black Friday 2020: Coronavirus pandemic shopping trends force retailers to rethink holiday shopping
It turns out that pepper-spraying each other for a discounted flat-screen TV was never really a necessary part of the holiday shopping experience after all.
NYC Bagel of the Month Club goes global
Andrew Hazen on Bagel of the Month Club
Ex-eBay workers to plead guilty to sending spiders to Massachusetts bloggers
Four former employees of eBay are scheduled to plead guilty in Boston federal court for "participating in a cybertsalking campaign which targeted a Massachusetts couple," according to a tweet by the U.S. Attorney's Office of Massachusetts.
Retailers look to sell pre-owned clothing in pandemic perk up
In an unforeseen turn prompted by unprecedented events, many big brands have channeled new streams of profit by selling pre-owned clothing.
Amazon responds to rumors 'Prime Day' will take place in October
This year’s edition of “Prime Day” was delayed due to complications related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Should Amazon be worried about Walmart+?
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Amazon launches 'Luxury Stores' to sell high-end fashions; platform debuts with Oscar de la Renta collections
Amazon's high-end shopping experience is available by invitation-only.
Coronavirus fueling Americans' search for online shopping deals
As Americans are strapped for cash and limited by coronavirus restrictions imposed on brick-and-mortar retailers, a new survey by online payment firm Paypal and online coupon browser extension Honey has found a surge in consumers who are seeking out online deals.
Walmart launches long-awaited subscription service
Under the retailer's new subscription service, which reportedly had been delayed multiple times due to the pandemic, shoppers will receive unlimited free delivery on more than 160,000 items from stores (shoppers must spend a minimum of $35), fuel discounts and "access to tools" that are said to make shopping even faster, according to Walmart.
America's wealthy likely to power coronavirus-hit holiday sales: Deloitte
The wealthy in America are expected to splurge online for gifts and home decorations this holiday season, even as the COVID-19 pandemic erodes sales growth to the slowest in at least a decade, according to a forecast from Deloitte.
Tom Brady leads NFL jersey sales after first weekend of 2020 season, Fanatics sees improvement
The NFL is back, and some of the top players in the league are leading the jersey sales after the first weekend of the season.
EBay founder Pierre Omidyar steps down from board
Elliott Management partner also leaves board of the online marketplace
Tom Brady, Cam Newton top NFL's jersey sales list ahead of 2020 kickoff
As of Thursday afternoon, less than 50 jersey sales separated Brady from Newton.
Amazon accused of price gouging on essential items during coronavirus pandemic: watchdog
A consumer watchdog group is accusing Amazon and its third-party sellers of engaging in price gouging amid the coronavirus pandemic, against the ecommerce giant's own policies.
Amazon adding 33K corporate jobs with average $150K compensation
Amazon is adding 33,000 new corporate jobs, the tech giant announced ahead of its first virtual "Career Day" on Sept. 16.
Brooks Brothers buyer explains unlikely bet on retail: 'I don't believe the world's going to end'
Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter and Simon Property Group CEO David Simon have teamed up to buy several iconic retail brands.



















