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FedEx is building its own all-in-one ecommerce platform
FedEx on Sunday announced that it will launch its own ecommerce platform this fall. Called "fdx," it's being billed as an online shopping hub that will provide end-to-end solutions for sellers, from reaching customers to order fulfillment.
Amazon is reportedly testing a confusing star rating system
Amazon has started testing a new star rating system in specific regions that makes it harder to gauge how buyers are liking a specific product.
FTC fines supplement maker $600,000 for 'review hijacking' Amazon listings
The fine marks the first time the FTC has fined a company for "review hijacking."
PayPal is laying off 2,000 employees
PayPal announced on Tuesday plans to lay off approximately 2,000 employees, or about seven percent of its global workforce.
Amazon and EU finalize third-party seller antitrust deal
Amazon will need to change its business practices in the European Union as part of an antitrust settlement. If it doesn't stick to the terms of the deal, which lasts for up to seven years, it could face a multi-billion dollar fine.
Amazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probes
The European Commission and Amazon have reportedly come to an agreement that will allow the retail giant to avoid a fine for allegedly misusing seller data.
Amazon reportedly plans sweeping layoffs that could affect thousands of employees
The company reportedly plans to cut approximately 10,000 corporate employees, with staff at its consumer-facing devices division among those who are likely to be affected by the move.
Amazon's updated e-book return policy looks like a big win for authors
In a move that should be a boon to authors, Amazon has updated its e-book return policy to prevent automatic returns on books where more than 10 percent of its content has been read.
Over 700 UK Amazon workers walk out over pay issues
The company rejected the union’s request for a 2 pound pay increase.
Amazon's emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
The company doubled the size of its fulfillment network last year.
DC Attorney General asks court to reconsider Amazon antitrust lawsuit
The DC Superior Court threw out the lawsuit in March.
Instacart will offer its own tech to help grocery retailers speed up deliveries
it'll offer warehouses, stock management and even tech for smart trolleys.
Amazon reaches deal to continue accepting Visa payments worldwide
Amazon and Visa have resolved their simmering dispute over payment fees in the UK and elsewhere.
Google makes it easier to spot price drops in Chrome
With the 2021 holiday shopping season in its final stretch, Google is adding a handful of features to Chrome to help you find last-minute deals.
PayPal might buy Pinterest
PayPal is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire Pinterest.
Microsoft Edge update adds tab groups and new shopping features
Planning and booking a trip might be a bit easier too.
WhatsApp starts testing local business directories
This week, the company started testing a directory feature that allows users to scan through local shops and services that have a presence on WhatsApp and contact them.
DC AG expands Amazon lawsuit to include wholesaler pricing tactics
Washington, DC AG Karl Racine expanded a previous antitrust suit related to third-party sellers.
Google adds shipping and return labels to product listings in search and shopping tool
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Google plans to surface the shipping and return policies of stores that list items on its platforms to help consumers quickly find out if they can get free delivery and returns on their purchases.
Pinterest is giving creators ways to make money on the platform
Influencers can tag Idea Pins with products and disclose paid partnerships more easily.