Analysis: One-day free shipping buoys Amazon sales, but comes with big costAfter a few periods of more muted growth, Amazon’s sales uplifts accelerated during the third quarter, with a 23.7% rise in total revenue. Amazon Q3 profit falls and misses StreetHeavy investments in Prime’s one-day delivery roll-out and other initiatives, including its cloud business, took a toll on Amazon’s profit in the third quarter. Amazon powers up three new renewable energy projects Amazon is investing in solar and wind farms in the U.S. and U.K. Stamper named to lead customer experience team at Phillips Edison A 12-year company veteran has been named senior VP of customer experience at Phillips Edison & Company. rue 21 continues to remake management team rue21 has named two new additions to its senior leadership. President of Retail Industry Leaders Association to retire; successor named The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced that its longtime president is stepping down. Under Armour founder to step down as CEO; replacement named Under Armour is getting a new chief executive come the new year. Starbucks heats up on-demand delivery Coffee fans in five new markets can get a cup of Starbucks coffee by opening their door. Macy’s to go fur-free Macy’s is getting out of the fur business. Longtime Nike CEO to step down; to be succeeded by former eBay chief A digital executive is set to take the reins at Nike. First Previous 334 335 336 337 338 Next Last
