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Amazon Brings Cross-Border Ambitions to Alibaba's Backyard

The e-commerce giant wants to be the middleman in the global flow of goods.

Global Markets

Amazon Brings Cross-Border Ambitions to Alibaba's Backyard

The e-commerce giant wants to be the middleman in the global flow of goods.


Retail

Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'

This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.

Retail

Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'

This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.


News & Analysis

What Walmart's $16 Billion Flipkart Acquisition Means

The deal gives Walmart greater access to India’s e-commerce market, while Flipkart gets additional capital and expertise to battle Amazon.

News & Analysis

What Walmart's $16 Billion Flipkart Acquisition Means

The deal gives Walmart greater access to India’s e-commerce market, while Flipkart gets additional capital and expertise to battle Amazon.


News & Analysis

Apple, Amazon and More Vie for US Drone Pilot Program

The U.S. Transportation Department said it will announce 10 winning state, local or tribal governments to host the experiments on Wednesday. The governments in turn have partnered with companies who will play a role in the tests.

News & Analysis

Apple, Amazon and More Vie for US Drone Pilot Program

The U.S. Transportation Department said it will announce 10 winning state, local or tribal governments to host the experiments on Wednesday. The governments in turn have partnered with companies who will play a role in the tests.


News & Analysis

Report: Walmart Likely to Announce Flipkart Deal Before End of Week

Walmart and Google parent Alphabet Inc will buy up to 75 percent of Flipkart, say sources.

News & Analysis

Report: Walmart Likely to Announce Flipkart Deal Before End of Week

Walmart and Google parent Alphabet Inc will buy up to 75 percent of Flipkart, say sources.


News & Analysis

Report: Amazon Offers to Buy 60 Percent Stake in Flipkart

The bid is likely to be on par with Walmart Inc's bid for the Indian e-commerce company, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources.

News & Analysis

Report: Amazon Offers to Buy 60 Percent Stake in Flipkart

The bid is likely to be on par with Walmart Inc's bid for the Indian e-commerce company, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources.


Financial Markets

Amazon's Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles

The company has been notorious for running on a low-profit margin. Yet its big bets on new services and entry into new industries have reaped shareholders rewards over the past decade.

Financial Markets

Amazon's Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles

The company has been notorious for running on a low-profit margin. Yet its big bets on new services and entry into new industries have reaped shareholders rewards over the past decade.


News & Analysis

Amazon Expects Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue in the first quarter is estimated to reach $49.9 billion, up 40 percent from a year earlier, boosted by the Whole Foods acquisition.

News & Analysis

Amazon Expects Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue in the first quarter is estimated to reach $49.9 billion, up 40 percent from a year earlier, boosted by the Whole Foods acquisition.


News & Analysis

Amazon Has More Than 100 Million Prime Subscribers

It marks the first time Amazon has revealed subscriber numbers behind the programme, which started 13 years ago and gives customers free, unlimited two-day shipping and other perks.

News & Analysis

Amazon Has More Than 100 Million Prime Subscribers

It marks the first time Amazon has revealed subscriber numbers behind the programme, which started 13 years ago and gives customers free, unlimited two-day shipping and other perks.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | The RealReal Hunts for Funding, Robots to Replace Humans in Retail

This week, the luxury resale company wants to raise $100 million in funding, while JD.com's Richard Liu says AI will take over retail.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | The RealReal Hunts for Funding, Robots to Replace Humans in Retail

This week, the luxury resale company wants to raise $100 million in funding, while JD.com's Richard Liu says AI will take over retail.