-
Why ‘Free' Shipping Isn't Free
The big carriers such as FedEx, UPS and Amazon make lots of deliveries, and none of those packages are being shipped for “free.”
-
5 Money-Saving Tips From a TikTok Lawyer Who Reads the Fine Print
Reading the fine print means you could save money, according to Erika Kullberg, lawyer and founder of Plug and Law.
-
Why U.S. Bridges Are in Such Bad Shape
More than a third of bridges need repairs, and over 43,000 are “structurally deficient,” says the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
-
Fake Yelp Reviews Are Everywhere, And They're Barely Making an Effort to Hide
“I don’t bother with online reviews anymore,” says NBC Bay Area consumer investigative reporter Chris Chmura. A recent investigation found Yelp reviewers, even those called “Yelp Elite,” have admitted to posting fake reviews for payment. Other reviewers are just leaving the same review over and over and it’s easy to tell they’re suspicious. Chmura joined LX News to talk about...
-
These Are 5 Common Challenges Every Entrepreneur Faces — Here's How to Prepare for Them
A successful entrepreneur must have a playbook for how to scale their business, according to Zuleyka Strasner, founder and CEO of Zero Grocery.
-
This Entrepreneur Raised $16.5 Million for an Eco-Friendly Grocery Startup. Here Are Her Five Golden Rules for Achieving Success
A successful entrepreneur needs dedication and should be “armed with information,” according to Zuleyka Strasner, founder and CEO of Zero Grocery.
-
Inside the $644 Billion Business of Reselling Returned Items, From Electronics to Bizarre Finds
A rise in returns is filling Liquidity Services warehouses with unwanted goods from Amazon and Target and growing liquidation to a $644 billion market
-
What's Behind the Congestion at U.S. Ports
Shipping is a key component of U.S. trade but America has some of the least efficient ports in the world, according to a World Bank and IHS Markit study.
-
What Really Happens to Amazon Returns
Returns are at a record high as online shopping booms. Now Amazon is trying to destroy less inventory with new options to refurbish, resell and liquidate items.
-
NJ Toddler Orders Nearly $2,000 Worth of Furniture on Walmart Website
A screen-savvy New Jersey toddler somehow managed to order close to $2,000 worth of furniture online from Walmart.
-
Shopify Steps Up China Expansion Through Tie-Up With E-Commerce Giant JD.com
The tie-up marks a significant step up in China expansion for Shopify and is another step in JD’s internationalization efforts.
-
Chinese E-Commerce Giant JD.com Sets Challenge to Amazon With First ‘Robotic Shops' in Europe
JD.com’s entry into Europe with physical stores marks the start of a potential challenge to U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.
-
Walmart Drew One in Four Dollars Spent on Click and Collect — With Room to Grow in 2022
Sales in click and collect are expected to jump by 21% to an estimated $101 billion in 2022, according to the market research firm.
-
Shipping Tricks Scammers Use to Fool Buyers
Scam artists are using stolen tracking codes and using deceitful tactics to make sure you don’t get the item you ordered ━ or a refund.
-
Store Closures Slowed After a Pandemic Shakeout. Now Dollar General, Warby Parker and Others See New Value in Stores
In 2021, store openings may top store closures for the first time in five years, according to a tracking by Coresight Research.
-
Mixed Signals as Target, Walmart and Other Retailers Brace for Last-Minute Holiday Rush
A strong wave of early shopping, warmer weather and new anxiety about the coronavirus variants will influence how consumers shop and what they may buy.
-
Porch Pirates: The Right Way to Protect Your Packages
Thieves are eyeing your packages and looking to get away with a quick score. We have tips on how to keep your deliveries safe from porch pirates.
-
How Dollar Stores Became America's Leading Retailers
Global supply chain issues, record job losses and high inflation have shoppers looking for a bargain. That’s good news for discount dollar stores—they’re proliferating faster than any other retailer. In 2020, there were more than 34,000 dollar stores across the U.S. Popular chains include Dollar Tree and Family Dollar (both owned by Dollar Tree), Dollar General, 99 Cents Only...
-
Saks CEO Marc Metrick Says E-Commerce Split Makes Sense for Luxury Retailer
The luxury department store spun off its digital business and that move has prompted activist investors to push Macy’s and Kohl’s to do the same.
-
CVS CEO Karen Lynch Says Smash-And-Grab Robberies Fueled by Online Marketplaces
The health-care executive joined a growing number of executives who have expressed concern about the rise in organized crimes.