Ecommerce

McDonald’s is stepping up its technology game this summer, using Snapchat as it expects to add about 250,000 new employees to its ranks.

Children’s apparel retailer Gymboree filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as, like many traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers, it attempts to turn more focus to online shopping channels amid a sea change in consumer spending behaviors.

More store closures are on the way for Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Ann Taylor, Dress Barn and Lane Bryant.

The United Parcel Service on Thursday said it would temporarily cease delivery of goods to and from Qatar for Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between the Middle Eastern nations.

The United Parcel Service on Thursday said it would temporarily cease delivery of goods to and from Qatar for Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between the Middle Eastern nations.

Yahoo shareholders voted in a favor of $4.5 billion deal to sell most of the company to Verizon.

Yahoo shareholders voted in a favor of $4.5 billion deal to sell most of the company to Verizon.

Alibaba Group Holding expects revenue growth of 45-49 percent in the 2018 fiscal year, said Chief Financial Officer Maggie Wu on Thursday during an investor conference in Hangzhou, China.

Amazon.com has stepped up lending to third-party sellers on its site who are looking to grow their business, a company executive said in an interview on Wednesday.

Amazon.com has stepped up lending to third-party sellers on its site who are looking to grow their business, a company executive said in an interview on Wednesday.

Armed with smartphones and laptops, the mobile shopper is now a global one.

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a discounted Prime membership rate for low-income individuals.

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a discounted Prime membership rate for low-income individuals.

Shares of America’s once beloved department store chains came under fresh selling pressure Tuesday after Macy’s warned the company’s gross margins were running lower than previously expected.

Shares of America’s once beloved department store chains came under fresh selling pressure Tuesday after Macy’s warned the company’s gross margins were running lower than previously expected.

The exit of one of the industry's legends signals the sea change in retail isn't likely to let up any time soon.

The exit of one of the industry's legends signals the sea change in retail isn't likely to let up any time soon.

Amazon.com Inc. is dropping its membership price for low-income shoppers, going after a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stronghold.

Amazon.com Inc. is dropping its membership price for low-income shoppers, going after a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stronghold.