February 06, 2019
Indian Government Drafts New Rules For Chinese App Makers
The Indian government is going after social media apps run by Chinese companies, gearing up to create new regulations that will force them to oversee the content being shared. According...
February 06, 2019
IKEA Tests Subscriptions In The Sharing Economy Age
Brick-and-mortar retailers are reinventing their business models amid changes in consumer preferences and the emergence of the sharing economy. IKEA, which is known for selling flat-packed furniture from 276 locations...
February 06, 2019
Shopping Mall In Scotland Sells for Less Than Average London...
A shopping mall in Scotland, located near Edinburgh, was sold at auction for just 310,000 pounds ($403,000) – a quarter less than the cost of the average London apartment. The price...
February 05, 2019
India: Walmart may exit Flipkart merger after new FDI e-commerce...
New foreign direct investment (FDI) rules regarding online marketplaces may cause issues for the Walmart-Flipkart merger. According to investment bank Morgan Stanley, Walmart may back out of its merger with...
February 05, 2019
Alexa Launches Baby Activity Skills API
Amazon has announced that it is releasing the Baby Activity Skill API for Alexa developers to create baby-related tracking skills for the voice assistant. “Today, we are excited to announce...
February 05, 2019
Amazon Pantry Reboots In India Under New eCommerce Laws
On Feb. 1, new eCommerce rules in India began limiting what online retailers like Amazon and Flipkart can sell in the country. Now, Reuters is reporting that Amazon’s grocery service...
February 05, 2019
Neiman Marcus Names Two Execs As It Builds Luxury Platform
Neiman Marcus Group announced Tuesday (Feb. 5) the appointment of two executives to lead its customer and store strategies. In a press release, the department store operator said it named David...
February 05, 2019
Walmart India Head Upbeat About eCommerce Prospects
Walmart India President and CEO Krish Iyer expects the eCommerce market in India to explode during the next decade. According to a report in Money Control citing Iyer, the executive expects...
February 05, 2019
Target Turns To eCommerce Merchants For A Millennial Edge
Brick-and-mortar retailers are bringing direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands into their stores to reach younger consumers who don’t want to use the same brands as their parents, with Target selecting women’s body...
