eCommerce

Is Walmart pursuing the ‘Tinder’ of grocery shopping?
Walmart is pursuing a project that could give the term “swipe right” new meaning.
Toys ‘R’ Us to close up to 182 U.S. stores as part of reorganization plan
Struggling Toys “R” Us is planning to shrink its U.S. store portfolio by as much as 20% as it looks to emerge from bankruptcy protection before the 2018 holiday season, the retailer said in a court filing.

Report: Amazon to acquire big stake in call center

Amazon is reportedly close to acquiring a Colorado call center operator and customer-engagement outsourcing company.
Report: Online giant forced to share seller data with Mass. tax officials

After months of pushing back, Amazon is being forced to provide third-party sellers’ details to Massachusetts’ Department of Revenue (DOR).
AI steps up Lamps Plus’ post-order customer engagement

A specialty lamps retailer has a new way to deliver real-time information to its customers post-purchase.
Rent-a-Tesla opens at Mall of America

Can it be mere coincidence that, on the same day that Elon Musk has been given 12-figure revenue imperatives to remain at the helm of Tesla Motors, the very first Tesla rental agency opens shop?
Five Things Retailers Need to Know about Millennials and Baby Boomers

We all know mobile apps are on the rise, especially in retail where traditional brick-and-mortar store are searching for new ways to compete with online retailers like Amazon.
Tween retailer hires outside firm for debt advice

Claire's Stores Inc. has hired Lazard as its investment banker to help it address the chain’s debt load.
Report: Sellers in two of Amazon’s high-growth categories get hit with new fees

Days after raising the cost of its monthly Prime program, Amazon is raising fees again — but these new costs target some third-party sellers.
Sears downgraded by Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings downgraded Sears Holdings Corp.'s ratings to C from CC, after the retailer announced a distressed debt exchange.

Is Walmart pursuing the ‘Tinder’ of grocery shopping?

Toys ‘R’ Us to close up to 182 U.S. stores as part of reorganization plan

Report: Amazon to acquire big stake in call center

Report: Online giant forced to share seller data with Mass. tax officials

AI steps up Lamps Plus’ post-order customer engagement

Rent-a-Tesla opens at Mall of America

Five Things Retailers Need to Know about Millennials and Baby Boomers

Tween retailer hires outside firm for debt advice

Report: Sellers in two of Amazon’s high-growth categories get hit with new fees

Sears downgraded by Fitch Ratings