Angi news and trends

Report: Uber Plans TaskRabbit-Style ‘Chore’ Service
Gig Economy // September 11, 2023

Uber is reportedly looking to add odd jobs to its list of services.  The company is developing “Chore,” a service similar to TaskRabbit that would let users hire people to carry out random jobs, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Sept. 8).  The report said “Chore” was discovered in hidden code strings...

Angi, Walmart Partner to Offer Christmas Lights Installation
Retail // October 26, 2022

Home services referral company Angi and Walmart have expanded their partnership to include the installation and removal of Christmas lights. With this new collaboration, consumers can book professional light installation services from Angi and Walmart for nearly any Christmas lighting purchased from Walmart or already...

Today in Retail: Industry Touts Continued Resilience
Retail // May 31, 2022

Today in retail, in-car karaoke and rearview selfies could soon become summer road trip staples, while consumer staples are enjoying an increased demand. Plus, Hasbro promises shareholders they will see transformation if they’re patient with the current board of directors, retailers are dealing with an...

Angi Looks to Extend Recent Momentum, Revisits Rebrand to Boost Awareness
Retail // May 31, 2022

With its stock up more than 50% in three weeks, the internet-based home services company Angi is looking to keep its momentum rolling via the launch of a pair of new ads Monday (May 31) aimed at re-emphasizing the rebranding from Angie’s List that it...

Quick Reads
FTC Issues $3 Million in Refunds for Leads Sold by HomeAdvisor

November 28, 2023
HomeAdvisor, a company affiliated with Angi (formerly known as Angie’s List), came under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged deceptive marketing tactics. The FTC accused HomeAdvisor of misleading businesses, including those operating in the gig economy, when selling home improvement project leads, the regulator said in a Tuesday (Nov. 28) press release. […]

Report: Uber Plans TaskRabbit-Style ‘Chore’ Service

September 11, 2023
Uber is reportedly looking to add odd jobs to its list of services.  The company is developing “Chore,” a service similar to TaskRabbit that would let users hire people to carry out random...

Angi, Walmart Partner to Offer Christmas Lights Installation

October 26, 2022
Home services referral company Angi and Walmart have expanded their partnership to include the installation and removal of Christmas lights. With this new collaboration, consumers can book professional light installation...

Today in Retail: Industry Touts Continued Resilience

May 31, 2022
Today in retail, in-car karaoke and rearview selfies could soon become summer road trip staples, while consumer staples are enjoying an increased demand. Plus, Hasbro promises shareholders they will see...