Amazon Q2 earnings crush Street, but revenue off slightlyAmazon reported a huge jump in second-quarter earnings amid a 49% increase in sales of its extremely lucrative cloud-computing business and a big increase in North American retail operating profit. Amazon Go: Four things retailers can learnSince Amazon first introduced its “just walk out” payment technology earlier this year, several other retailers have announced plans for similar platforms. Walmart expands online grocery deliveries Walmart is bringing its grocery delivery service to customers in the Golden State. Walmart to transport shoppers in self-driving cars Some of Walmart’s online grocery pickup shoppers are entitled to a new perk — a lift back home. The No. 1 reason people subscribe to Amazon Prime is… The movies and shows available via Amazon’s video service generate lots of buzz, but they are by no means Amazon Prime’s biggest draw. Survey: Parents prefer stores for back-to-school shopping When it comes to shopping for back-to-school goods, parents overwhelmingly opt for brick-and-mortar, lured by discounts and no shipping costs. Study: In-store spending soars during BOPIS trips Click-and-collect programs may be a convenient service for customers, but the offering is becoming increasingly valuable for retailers. eBay adds popular digital payment option eBay wants its customers to reach for their Apple Pay mobile wallet when paying for merchandise. Four predictions on how retailing will evolve The retailers who flourish in the upcoming years will be those that re-imagine and align their stores with the digital age. Is Amazon prepping to break into finance? Amazon could be well-positioned to dip its toe in the wealth management waters. First Previous 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 Next Last
