A day without Facebook and Instagram is a lost day of business as businesses rely more on social media tofind customers, sell items, and build buzz.
Author: Charisse Jones, USA TODAY
Amazon shoppers may be able to get a lower price on some items elsewhere, report says
Amazon is reversing a rule that ensured it would have the lowest prices on products sold by third party sellers, a report in Axios says.
Looking for a job? You might have a harder time finding a good one in these 10 states
Unemployment is low nationwide, but when it comes to job hunting, all states aren’t equal. Louisiana ranks the worst. Connecticut tops the bottom 10.
It’s official: Philadelphia law says stores, restaurants must accept cash
Mayor signs bill that requires Philadelphia businesses to accept cash as payment, pushing back on trend to take credit and debit cards only.
Walmart’s grocery delivery pays off in fight with Amazon as online sales soar
Shoppers increasingly buying bread, milk and other groceries online, helped boost Walmart’s e-commerce sales 43 percent in the last quarter
Charlotte Russe may go the way of Toys R Us in March if it can’t find buyer
Charlotte Russe, the bankrupt clothing chain, says it will start shutting down operations around March 7 if a buyer doesn’t emerge with a winning bid.
Grocery shopping 2.0: You’ll soon be able to scan for food allergies with tap of an iPhone
If you’re lactose intolerant, gluten free or simply counting calories, you’ll soon be able to scan a grocery store shelf and find the items you want.
For retailers who say “no cash,” Philadelphia says no dice: bill bans cards only
Philadelphia’s city council voted to require most local businesses to accept cash as payment, pushing back on a growing trend that asks for cards only
Sears survived, but remaining stores may be smaller and fewer, new owner says in interview
Eddie Lampert, who succeeded in buying Sears says that the new company will continue to shrink in the number of stores it operates and their size.
REI CEO steps down following revelation of outside personal relationship
The CEO of outdoor gear retailer REI is stepping down in the wake of an inquiry into a relationship that appeared to be a conflict of interest.