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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales

Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.

News & Analysis

Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales

Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.


Financial Markets

Jeff Bezos Fortune Hits $100 Billion on Black Friday Stock Surge

The $100 billion milestone makes Bezos, 53, the first billionaire to build a 12-figure net worth since 1999, when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hit the mark.

Financial Markets

Jeff Bezos Fortune Hits $100 Billion on Black Friday Stock Surge

The $100 billion milestone makes Bezos, 53, the first billionaire to build a 12-figure net worth since 1999, when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hit the mark.


News & Analysis

Amazon Workers on Black Friday Strike

Staff from Amazon's main distribution hub in Italy and six warehouses in Germany threaten to disrupt one of the year's busiest shopping days.

News & Analysis

Amazon Workers on Black Friday Strike

Staff from Amazon's main distribution hub in Italy and six warehouses in Germany threaten to disrupt one of the year's busiest shopping days.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Spotify to Launch Beauty, Amazon Could Be Worth $1 Trillion in 2018

This week, Spotify collaborates with Pat McGrath to expand merchandise into beauty, while Amazon's newer lines of business could raise its value to $1 trillion.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Spotify to Launch Beauty, Amazon Could Be Worth $1 Trillion in 2018

This week, Spotify collaborates with Pat McGrath to expand merchandise into beauty, while Amazon's newer lines of business could raise its value to $1 trillion.


News & Analysis

Amazon to Help Boost Australian Retailers' Online Sales

Analysts predict Amazon’s arrival will haul the country’s lagging online sales to 10 percent of total retail spending — up from about 7.4 percent this year.

News & Analysis

Amazon to Help Boost Australian Retailers' Online Sales

Analysts predict Amazon’s arrival will haul the country’s lagging online sales to 10 percent of total retail spending — up from about 7.4 percent this year.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist

This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist

This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.


Technology

Poshmark Raises $87.5 Million, Partners with Amazon on Personal Styling Service

The peer-to-peer marketplace will match shoppers to sellers using Amazon’s Alexa smart-voice assistant.

Technology

Poshmark Raises $87.5 Million, Partners with Amazon on Personal Styling Service

The peer-to-peer marketplace will match shoppers to sellers using Amazon’s Alexa smart-voice assistant.


News & Analysis

Amazon or Walmart? Some Retailers Are Choosing Alliances

Brands, realizing they might not succeed alone, are forming coalitions.

News & Analysis

Amazon or Walmart? Some Retailers Are Choosing Alliances

Brands, realizing they might not succeed alone, are forming coalitions.


News & Analysis

Amazon Says Australia Launch Imminent

While the e-commerce giant did not give a precise date, it is expected goods will ship from its first Australian warehouse in time for the end-of-year holiday season.

News & Analysis

Amazon Says Australia Launch Imminent

While the e-commerce giant did not give a precise date, it is expected goods will ship from its first Australian warehouse in time for the end-of-year holiday season.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Augmented Reality Feature, Microsoft's Holograms

This week, Amazon's AR view allows customers to see a 3D rendering of a product, while Microsoft wants to bring holograms into retail.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Augmented Reality Feature, Microsoft's Holograms

This week, Amazon's AR view allows customers to see a 3D rendering of a product, while Microsoft wants to bring holograms into retail.