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Walmart Favoured Over Amazon to Buy India's Flipkart

Walmart is likely to reach a deal by the end of June in what could be the US retail giant's biggest acquisition of an online business, according to sources.

Global Markets

Walmart Favoured Over Amazon to Buy India's Flipkart

Walmart is likely to reach a deal by the end of June in what could be the US retail giant's biggest acquisition of an online business, according to sources.


Technology

Walmart Completes Due Diligence for Buying Into Flipkart, Sources Say

The US retail giant looks to take a controlling stake of 51 percent or more in the Indian company, as it seeks to overtake rival Amazon in e-commerce battle.

Technology

Walmart Completes Due Diligence for Buying Into Flipkart, Sources Say

The US retail giant looks to take a controlling stake of 51 percent or more in the Indian company, as it seeks to overtake rival Amazon in e-commerce battle.


News & Analysis

Amazon May Rival Walmart Effort for Flipkart Control

Amazon has held early exploratory discussions to buy Flipkart, but sources said a deal with Walmart is more likely to go through.

News & Analysis

Amazon May Rival Walmart Effort for Flipkart Control

Amazon has held early exploratory discussions to buy Flipkart, but sources said a deal with Walmart is more likely to go through.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | EBay Fashion's Repositioning, Beauty Apps for Skincare

This week, eBay Fashion aims to compete against Amazon with a new campaign, while beauty companies are investing in apps to tap into the Gen-Z consumer.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | EBay Fashion's Repositioning, Beauty Apps for Skincare

This week, eBay Fashion aims to compete against Amazon with a new campaign, while beauty companies are investing in apps to tap into the Gen-Z consumer.


News & Analysis

When Online Shopping Goes Wrong

In the age of Amazon, shoppers have little patience. Here’s how retailers are using personal service — and the occasional free dog toy — to retain customers when the worst happens.

News & Analysis

When Online Shopping Goes Wrong

In the age of Amazon, shoppers have little patience. Here’s how retailers are using personal service — and the occasional free dog toy — to retain customers when the worst happens.


News & Analysis

Amazon Workers in Spain Strike Over Pay

Labour unions called the strike a success, and said that 98 percent of the workers have stopped working.

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Amazon Workers in Spain Strike Over Pay

Labour unions called the strike a success, and said that 98 percent of the workers have stopped working.


News & Analysis

Amazon Is Squeezing Suppliers to Curb Losses in Price Wars

After absorbing losses of millions of dollars a year in price war with Wal-Mart, Amazon is offloading costs onto suppliers to offset rising shipping costs.

News & Analysis

Amazon Is Squeezing Suppliers to Curb Losses in Price Wars

After absorbing losses of millions of dollars a year in price war with Wal-Mart, Amazon is offloading costs onto suppliers to offset rising shipping costs.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App

This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App

This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.


News & Analysis

Amazon Launches First Debit Card in Mexico

As part of its e-commerce push, the e-commerce giant has launched its first-ever debit card in Mexico.

News & Analysis

Amazon Launches First Debit Card in Mexico

As part of its e-commerce push, the e-commerce giant has launched its first-ever debit card in Mexico.


News & Analysis

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Amazon's Inexorable Rise?

The e-commerce goliath's low prices, Prime membership benefits and data backbone are eating retail.

News & Analysis

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Amazon's Inexorable Rise?

The e-commerce goliath's low prices, Prime membership benefits and data backbone are eating retail.