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Amazon to Open Service Centre in Colombia

The world's largest online retailer will open its first customer service centre in Colombia in October and employ 600 people.

Financial Markets

Amazon to Open Service Centre in Colombia

The world's largest online retailer will open its first customer service centre in Colombia in October and employ 600 people.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | H&M Bets on AI, The Rise of Digital Supermodels

This week, H&M turns to tech to build a stronger business and drive operational efficiencies, while a new wave of modelling agencies offer brands virtual models.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | H&M Bets on AI, The Rise of Digital Supermodels

This week, H&M turns to tech to build a stronger business and drive operational efficiencies, while a new wave of modelling agencies offer brands virtual models.


News & Analysis

India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism

The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.

News & Analysis

India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism

The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.


Financial Markets

Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.

Financial Markets

Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China

This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China

This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.


News & Analysis

Amazon Primed for Gain With Private Label Apparel

Amazon sold 5 million items in apparel on Prime Day, showing particular strength in affordable private-label items. But can the company break into luxury fashion?

News & Analysis

Amazon Primed for Gain With Private Label Apparel

Amazon sold 5 million items in apparel on Prime Day, showing particular strength in affordable private-label items. But can the company break into luxury fashion?


News & Analysis

Amazon's Prime Day Evolves From Rummage Sale to Must-Shop Event

As the online retailer expands its depth of discounts to prominent brands, shoppers are expected to drop $3.4 billion in 36 hours.

News & Analysis

Amazon's Prime Day Evolves From Rummage Sale to Must-Shop Event

As the online retailer expands its depth of discounts to prominent brands, shoppers are expected to drop $3.4 billion in 36 hours.


Retail

Macy's and Kohl's Debt Strengthened on Prime Day

The stores offered their own sales to compete with Amazon's discounting frenzy, but the online giant's server glitches may have also provided a boost.  

Retail

Macy's and Kohl's Debt Strengthened on Prime Day

The stores offered their own sales to compete with Amazon's discounting frenzy, but the online giant's server glitches may have also provided a boost.  


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Target's Secret App, Louis Vuitton Expands E-Commerce in China

This week, Target has an invite-only app that lets members collaborate with the company's designers, while in mainland China customers gain access to Louis Vuitton's delivery service.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Target's Secret App, Louis Vuitton Expands E-Commerce in China

This week, Target has an invite-only app that lets members collaborate with the company's designers, while in mainland China customers gain access to Louis Vuitton's delivery service.


News & Analysis

Amazon's Prime Day Sales Soar Despite Glitches

Sales rose sharply during the first three hours of Amazon's Prime Day, dispelling fears that the technical glitches that incensed shoppers would significantly hurt business.

News & Analysis

Amazon's Prime Day Sales Soar Despite Glitches

Sales rose sharply during the first three hours of Amazon's Prime Day, dispelling fears that the technical glitches that incensed shoppers would significantly hurt business.