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Amazon Doubles Deliveries in 2016 for Third-Party Sellers

Amazon.com Inc shipped 50 percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall.

News & Analysis

Amazon Doubles Deliveries in 2016 for Third-Party Sellers

Amazon.com Inc shipped 50 percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall.


Technology

Five Technologies Shaping the Retail Landscape

Everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors; tomorrow's retail stores are taking page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology.

Technology

Five Technologies Shaping the Retail Landscape

Everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors; tomorrow's retail stores are taking page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology.


News & Analysis

The Human Cost of Next Day Delivery

Today’s consumers are demanding faster fulfilment, but next-day and same-day delivery can cost companies dearly and some workers are paying the price.

News & Analysis

The Human Cost of Next Day Delivery

Today’s consumers are demanding faster fulfilment, but next-day and same-day delivery can cost companies dearly and some workers are paying the price.


Technology

Alibaba’s Lazada Braces for a Southeast Asian Brawl With Amazon

Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce site is rolling out a series of initiatives in anticipation of the US giant’s entry next year.

Technology

Alibaba’s Lazada Braces for a Southeast Asian Brawl With Amazon

Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce site is rolling out a series of initiatives in anticipation of the US giant’s entry next year.


Retail

US Retailers Value Enthusiasm Over Experience for Holiday Hires

Hiring managers in the United States said they are looking for "brand evangelism."

Retail

US Retailers Value Enthusiasm Over Experience for Holiday Hires

Hiring managers in the United States said they are looking for "brand evangelism."


Retail

Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online

E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.

Retail

Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online

E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.


Retail

Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon

As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts than in 2015 — a gamble that maintaining market share is worth squeezing margins.

Retail

Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon

As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts than in 2015 — a gamble that maintaining market share is worth squeezing margins.


Retail

Report: Amazon in Talks to Buy Souq.com for $1 Billion

Amazon.com is in talks to acquire Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com for about $1 billion in a deal that will give the e-commerce giant a footprint in the high-growth Middle East market, according to people familiar with the matter.

Retail

Report: Amazon in Talks to Buy Souq.com for $1 Billion

Amazon.com is in talks to acquire Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com for about $1 billion in a deal that will give the e-commerce giant a footprint in the high-growth Middle East market, according to people familiar with the matter.


News & Analysis

Amazon Delivery Pilots Ordered to End Strike for Retail Peak

The pilots are returning to work in time for the online shopping peak between Thanksgiving and the following Monday.

News & Analysis

Amazon Delivery Pilots Ordered to End Strike for Retail Peak

The pilots are returning to work in time for the online shopping peak between Thanksgiving and the following Monday.


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Report: Amazon to Consider Bid for Stake in Dubai’s Souq.com

The stake is said to represent at least 30 percent of the company.

News & Analysis

Report: Amazon to Consider Bid for Stake in Dubai’s Souq.com

The stake is said to represent at least 30 percent of the company.