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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.


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.

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.


Financial Markets

Amazon Launches Prime in China

Amazon.com Inc has launched a tailored version of its Prime service in China to tap consumer demand for overseas goods, putting it in closer competition with local rivals Alibaba Group and JD.com.

Financial Markets

Amazon Launches Prime in China

Amazon.com Inc has launched a tailored version of its Prime service in China to tap consumer demand for overseas goods, putting it in closer competition with local rivals Alibaba Group and JD.com.


News & Analysis

Amazon Delivery Contractor to Pay $100,000 in Back Wages

An Amazon.com Inc delivery contractor in New York City has agreed to pay $100,000 in back wages to drivers after making deductions for lunch breaks that the workers never took.

News & Analysis

Amazon Delivery Contractor to Pay $100,000 in Back Wages

An Amazon.com Inc delivery contractor in New York City has agreed to pay $100,000 in back wages to drivers after making deductions for lunch breaks that the workers never took.


Technology

Amazon May Miss Holiday Sales Forecast Estimates

Sales in the current quarter will be $42 billion to $45.5 billion, the Seattle-based company said in a statement.

Technology

Amazon May Miss Holiday Sales Forecast Estimates

Sales in the current quarter will be $42 billion to $45.5 billion, the Seattle-based company said in a statement.


News & Analysis

Watch Out Wal-Mart. Amazon Is Coming After the Grocery Business

SEATTLE, United States — For years, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has followed Amazon.com Inc., putting inventory online and starting its own version of a

News & Analysis

Watch Out Wal-Mart. Amazon Is Coming After the Grocery Business

SEATTLE, United States — For years, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has followed Amazon.com Inc., putting inventory online and starting its own version of a