Financial News: Page 392
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Credit Suisse ready to play taps for Sears
In a note to shareholders, analyst Gary Balter Thursday said the retailer should liquidate.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Amazon outbids Google for '.buy' domain
After winning at auction, Amazon is paying $4.6 million to own the .buy domain.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Alibaba IPO raises nearly $22 billion
Although the Chinese e-commerce giant set its price high, many analysts say that it could go even higher.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Study supports Family Dollar's antitrust concerns
Bloomberg Intelligence found the kind of evidence on pricing that could lead to an extensive antitrust investigation if Family Dollar and Dollar General were to merge.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014 -
NFL problems an issue for retailers
Target, Nike, and many others are removing merchandise and suspending endorsement deals with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014 -
California outlaws penalties for bad reviews
Retailers can no longer stipulate that customers will be fined for negative feedback on public sites.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
PayPal ad campaign hits Apple on payment security
The payment company took out a full-page ad in the New York Times that questions Apple's security after a recent iCloud hack.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Home Depot outpaced by data thieves in recent hack
The retailer was in the process of setting up systems to prevent malware hacks, but it was too late.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
iPhone 6 preorders exceed 4 million
The record-breaking number of preorders for both iPhone models have exceeded inventory, delaying some shipments.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Saks credit card fraud not a cyberbreach
Six employees have been charged in a scam using customer credit cards to allegedly purchase $400,000 worth of goods.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
RadioShack CFO resigns
John Feray is leaving after nine months as the electronics retailer faces financial trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Foot Locker joins same-day delivery game
The retailer has enlisted Deliv to provide same-day delivery to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco — and, eventually, nationwide.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
US retail sales up in August
The Department of Commerce has also revised its July retail sales numbers up.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Hachette writers appeal to Amazon board over dispute
A group of writers is telling Amazon’s board that the e-retailer’s tactics are hurting its reputation — and theirs.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Sales still falling at Gymboree, heavy with debt
The kids apparel retailer hasn’t been profitable for three years, Bloomberg calculates.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Study: Tablets aren't really mobile devices after all
With this distinction, retailers may have to rethink their m-commerce strategies.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Rise in credit card debt could hit holiday shopping
Household debt is growing again after falling somewhat in recent years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Apple taps Gap marketing director
The tech company continues hiring from the fashion world with the addition of Marcela Aguilar as director of global marketing communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Hudson's Bay faces uproar over canceled orders
The department store voided orders with steep discounts that customers achieved by combining multiple online coupons.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 09, 2014
Deep DiveWith Apple's new Watch, what is the future of wearables?
A few years ago smartwatches were the next great thing, but they haven't arrived quite yet. That may be about to change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
UPDATE: Loans could give RadioShack a reprieve
RadioShack's Chapter 11 is reportedly seen as "imminent" by Wedbush analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General may make hostile takeover move this week
After two rebuffs, the retailer is preparing to take its $9.1 billion merger offer directly to Family Dollar’s shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble revenue falls on declining Nook sales
The national bookstore chain is still struggling to compete with e-retailers in book and e-reader sales.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 09, 2014
Apple unveils new devices, payment system
In a much-hyped event, Apple revealed two new smartphones, a wearable device, and a contactless payment process.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2014 -
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Ikea needles Apple with 'bookbook' reveal
Ikea’s video spoofing Apple’s characteristic marketing style has gone viral a week before the tech company's anticipated "big event."
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014
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