Study: Growing IT complexity may make managing online performance impossibleIncreasing IT complexity could soon make it impossible to manage digital performance efficiently — and that has CIOs worried. Amazon crushes Q4 earnings; profit nears $1.9 billionAmazon reported better-than-expected fourth quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, fueled by strong demand for its fast-growing cloud services business (AWS) and a big increase in online holiday shopping. Wanted: A lifestyle center for this California city A decade ago, Elk Grove, Calif., was one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Alibaba boasts big revenue jump, grabs stake in Ant Financial China’s largest e-commerce company had a big third quarter — and it is celebrating with a new investment. Tesla partners with Home Depot to open in-store shops Tesla will test the appeal of its renewable energy products to a mainstream audience with the help of the nation’s largest home improvement retailer. Analysis: Amazon still nowhere near its potential With 38.2% sales growth in the final quarter, Amazon was one of the clear winners over the holiday season. BDO: Retail execs bullish on tax reform; expect ‘moderate’ sales increase in 2018 Retailers’ expectations for the year ahead are moderate, with c-suite executives forecasting a 3.2% increase in total sales for 2018. Amazon’s new patents could improve warehouse accuracy Amazon’s newest patents bank on the power of touch to drive more efficiency in warehouse operations. Sears gets more financing from Eddie Lampert ESL Investments, the fund of Sears Holding Corp. chairman and CEO Eddie Lampert has come to the retailer’s aid again. Starbucks’ newest offering is a credit card Starbucks is hoping to give a jolt to sales with its new credit card. First Previous 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 Next Last