How Wall Street Bought Toys ‘R’ Us And Left 30,000 People Without Jobs
Toys ‘R’ Us's bankruptcy left 30,000 people without jobs — or severance. As Wall Street deals to buy rusty retail companies collapse, minimum-wage workers stand to lose the most.
Amazon Is Raising Its Annual Prime Fee From $99 To $119
The price hike comes a week after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the company now has more than 100 million Amazon Prime members.
Rihanna's New Lingerie Line, Savage X Fenty, Will Be A Subscription Product
Rihanna is teaming up with TechStyle Fashion Group to launch Savage X Fenty on May 11. It will include a membership program, according to people familiar with the brand.
Jeff Bezos Just Revealed How Many Prime Members Amazon Has
Amazon spilled the beans to shareholders Wednesday about how big its Prime membership is: 100 million people.
YouTube's Crackdown On Firearms Has Guntubers Launching Their Own Platforms
"There are millions of people who are going to exercise their constitutional rights. YouTube be damned."
People Aren’t Shopping At H&M, So Everything Is On Sale
H&M couldn't sell some of its inventory over the holiday season, so now it's offering clothes at a steep discount.
Target, Levi's, And Gap Warn That Trump's Trade War Will Hike Up Prices
President Trump wants to impose an estimated $50 billion in tariffs on China. But shoppers might be hit hard as a result, a group of retailers warn.
A Gun Demo YouTube Channel With 24 Million Views Is Moving To Pornhub
InRange TV said in a Facebook post Wednesday that YouTube's ban on videos that promote firearms means the social platform is not a "safe harbor for a wide variety of views and subject matter."
Macy's Wants To Turn Hundreds Of Its Own Workers Into Fashion Influencers
Macy's is looking for influencers in its own ranks.
An Ex-Walmart Executive Alleged That The Company Cheated In Its Race To Beat Amazon
In a race to catch up to Amazon in e-commerce, Walmart reported misleading information about its e-commerce business and fired an executive who claimed the company was breaking the law, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
After Parkland, Companies Are Selling Uncertified Bulletproof Backpacks
A business set up a week after the Parkland shooting claims to sell "certified IIIA design" bulletproof backpack inserts. But there is no such certification for backpacks or backpack inserts.
Lawyers Are Duking It Out In Court Over Whether It’s Unconstitutional For Trump To Block People On Twitter
“Once it is a public forum, you can’t shut somebody up because you don’t like what they’re saying,” said US District Judge Naomi Reice during oral arguments on Thursday.
People On Medicaid Now Get Amazon Prime For $5.99
Qualifying customers can renew their discounted Amazon Prime membership every year, for up to four years, and can cancel anytime.
Target Workers No Longer Have To Wear Khakis On Weekends
Expect to see a lot more denim at Target stores this year.
Online-Only Casper Just Opened An IRL Store Where You Can Test Its Mattresses
The mattress startup opened its first permanent physical store in New York's swanky NoHo neighborhood.
Walmart Is Starting To Look A Lot Like West Elm
Walmart is overhauling its website starting with a new "shopping experience" in its home department, and it looks a whole lot like West Elm.
Get Ready For More Amazon Go Stores
The automated convenience stores are likely to open in Seattle and Los Angeles, according to Recode.
People Are Ditching Macy's For Amazon Prime To Shop For Clothes
Shoppers who are spending less at Macy's are instead spending more on Amazon Prime, according to research released Wednesday.
Walmart Is Struggling To Build An Online Empire
Walmart's e-commerce sales grew by 23% in the quarter that includes holiday sales; that's a significant decline from the previous quarter, when they grew over 50%.
These Are The Robots That Are Invading Retail
As retailers approach a technological crossroads, many are rolling out humanoid robots and behind-the-scenes artificial intelligence to save money and boost sales.