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Amazon
Amazon Patents Tech to Block In-Store Comparison Shopping
If you visit an Amazon Store, don't expect to be able to compare prices using your smartphone. Amazon's patent describes blocking such checks and sending a sales rep over to see you.
Amazon
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Amazon Is Buying Whole Foods for a Whopping $13.7 Billion -- Is It a Good Deal?
The grocery chain will continue to operate stores under the Whole Foods brand.
Ecommerce
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5 Rules for Staying Ahead in the Ecommerce Race
Starting with a winning formula from inception goes a long way in guaranteeing long-term sustainability.
Dish Network
Dish Fined $280 Million for Illegal Robocalls
The company should have known that its third-party call centers were violating federal and state 'do not call' laws, a court found.
Amazon
Amazon Books Should Open Where They're Most Needed
Manhattan is not hurting for bookstores, but Queens and the Bronx are. Amazon Books should look to the outer boroughs for its next outpost.
Kickstarter
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This Romper for Men Kickstarter Campaign Raised Over $50,000 in a Day
Even though the idea has gained traction, people can't help but poke fun.
Business Moving Forward
The Downside of Popularity: How This Company Dealt With Overnight Success
When a menswear rental startup unexpectedly took off and sold out of its entire stock, its founders were forced to tackle a crippling supply-chain issue -- and angry customers.
IKEA
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This New $2,145 Handbag Looks Oddly Similar to Ikea's 99 Cent Shopping Bag
If you're on the market for a new handbag, you might want to think twice before dropping some serious cash.
Retail
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The Challenges of Omnichannel and How Retailers Might Solve Them
Customers are among the biggest challenge for retailers aiming to maximize their omnichannel potential.
Walmart
Walmart Adding 'Pickup Discount' to Online-Only Products
If you order online, but opt to pick up your items from a local store, Walmart will lower the price.
Growth Strategies
A Macaron Franchise is Growing -- and it Has Malls to Thank
Kiosks see traffic other mall shops don't.
3D Printers
Nab an Adidas 3D-Printed Sneaker This Fall
The company's first production shoe with a 3D-printed design uses a technology that was originally conceived in the 1980s for rear-projection TVs.
The Fix
Why This Headphone Maker Wishes it Had Never Done Retail
When a sales plan was all wrong, the company had to pivot.
Innovation
Reebok Will Introduce Plant-Based Sustainable Shoes This Year
It's 'Cotton + Corn' initiative is creating sneakers that can turn into compost.
