Retail & eCommerce

Australia Rules Kmart’s Facial Recognition Breached Privacy Laws
In a significant blow to retail giants deploying advanced surveillance tools, Australia's Privacy Commissioner has ruled that Kmart Australia Ltd. violated the nation's privacy law...
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FTC Sues Amazon, Ticketmaster for Deceptive Subscriptions and Price Gouging
The FTC's Crackdown on Tech Giants In a bold move underscoring the Federal Trade Commission's aggressive stance against consumer deception in the digital age, the agency ha...
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Seattle Coffee Prices Surge 60% Amid Brazil Droughts and Tariffs
In Seattle, the birthplace of Starbucks and a city synonymous with caffeine culture, coffee aficionados are bracing for sticker shock as prices for their daily brew climb to unprec...
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Build-A-Bear Stock Surges 14% on Record Q2 2025 Revenues
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., the experiential retailer known for its customizable stuffed animals, has seen its stock surge dramatically in recent months, driven by robust revenue g...
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South Korea’s Lee Warns US $350B Demands Risk 1997-Like Crisis
Escalating Tensions in U.S.-South Korea Trade Talks South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has issued a stark warning about the potential economic fallout from U.S. investmen...
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Amazon Faces Jury Trial Over FTC Claims of Deceptive Prime Tactics
In a courtroom showdown that could reshape how tech giants handle subscriptions, Amazon.com Inc. faces a high-stakes jury trial in Seattle over allegations that it tricked consumer...
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Russ Cox Warns of Software Supply Chain Threats, Pushes for Code Signatures and SBOMs
In the ever-evolving world of software development, where dependencies form intricate webs across global projects, a stark warning has emerged from one of the industry's respected...
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Automakers Warn Trump: Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains, Threaten Jobs
In a pointed letter to the Trump administration, major automakers and suppliers have voiced growing frustrations over the unpredictable nature of expanding tariffs, arguing that th...
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Obsidian’s Minimalist Strategy Thwarts Supply Chain Attacks
In the ever-evolving world of software security, where supply chain attacks have become a persistent threat, one note-taking application is taking a minimalist approach to safeguar...
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Amazon Fulfills Walmart Orders in New E-Commerce Partnership
In a surprising twist that underscores the evolving dynamics of e-commerce, Amazon has begun fulfilling orders for Walmart's online marketplace, allowing third-party sellers to lev...
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Google Axes FT Subscription in Pichai’s Efficiency Overhaul
In a surprising escalation of its ongoing efficiency drive, Alphabet Inc.'s Google has canceled its enterprise-wide subscription to the Financial Times, a move that underscores the...
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Microsoft Hikes Xbox Series X, S Prices in US to $649.99 and $349.99
In a move that underscores the mounting pressures on consumer electronics amid global trade tensions, Microsoft Corp. has announced yet another price increase for its Xbox gaming c...
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GM Leverages AI to Predict Supply Chain Disruptions and Boost Resilience
In the high-stakes world of automotive manufacturing, where a single supply chain hiccup can halt production lines and cost millions, General Motors Co. is turning to artificial in...
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OpenAI Recruits Apple Engineers for AI Hardware Expansion, Eyes Smartphone Rivalry
In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI is making bold moves to expand beyond software into hardware, aggressively recruiting top talent from Apple Inc. and tap...
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FTC and States Sue Ticketmaster, Live Nation Over Bot-Driven Ticket Schemes
In a significant escalation of regulatory scrutiny on the live entertainment industry, the Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company,...
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