Besieged by online rivals, retailers are staying open Sunday afternoons with automated cashiers. Critics see an invasion of American-style consumerism.
Tag: E-Commerce
China Effectively Bans Online Sales of E-Cigarettes
The move could effectively shut off one of the biggest markets for an industry that is facing pressure around the world.
China’s Spenders Are Saving. That’s a Problem for Everyone.
Chinese consumers, a $4.9 trillion force, transformed the global economy. With their own economy slowing, they are pulling back.
Overstock C.E.O. Takes Aim at ‘Deep State’ After Romance With Russian Agent
Patrick Byrne said in an interview that he was still “quite fond” of Maria Butina, who is now in prison, and that she “should go home and be president of Russia one day.’’
Battle for .amazon Domain Pits Retailer Against South American Nations
A years-long battle over control of the domain name, which included promises of free Kindles, may soon be decided.
China’s State Media Finds Good News in Underwear
An unorthodox economic indicator points to an improving outlook in China’s rust belt. Economists are skeptical, but there are precedents for this kind of measurement.
Amazon Sees in Brazil Continent-Size Profits and Problems
The retail behemoth is laying the groundwork to penetrate Brazil’s huge consumer market, analysts say. Success won’t come easy.
India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online
The government announced a new policy barring the foreign companies from selling products from affiliated companies on their Indian shopping sites.
Amazon Grants Australians Access to Its Main Site
The online retailer will make products from its main website available, reversing a decision that angered its customers earlier this year.
Alibaba Had Another Big Singles Day. The Party May Not Last.
China’s slowing economic growth and weakening consumer sentiment pose a challenge to an e-commerce giant with world-swallowing ambitions.