Alibaba is aggressively pushing to streamline and make more efficient its global logistics network. In a move aimed at expanding its footprint in markets overseas, Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group has announced that it will sink in $15.12 billion (100… Read More ›
Amazon.com’s strategy fits snugly into Donald Trump’s vision of “Buy American” In a significant development, Amazon.com Inc, the world’s biggest online retailer, is preparing to unveil a 1 million square-foot warehouse near Mexico City in order to capture Mexico’s nascent… Read More ›
The activist investor was instrumental in pushing Whole Foods to sell itself. In 3 months the hedge fund made more than 300 million in profits. As per a regulatory filing, activist investor Jana Partners LLC has cashed out of its… Read More ›
The deal underscores Sycamore’s strategic discerning ability to pick up a healthy company from a basket of bankrupt-laden ones. On Wednesday, Sycamore Partners stated it would go ahead and acquire U.S. office supplies chain, Staples Inc for a cool $6.9… Read More ›
Political and economic uncertainties arising out of Brexit and May’s surprise snap elections are significantly contributing to falling sales for retailers in the UK. Britain’s inconclusive general elections along with its upcoming exit from the European Union has many hedge… Read More ›
In order to better compete with arch rival Amazon.com, Wal-Mart is hoping to profit from the benefits of its investment arm, which will focus on tech startups, so as to better compete in its e-commerce push. The world’s largest brick… Read More ›
This strategic move will help minimise redundancies in its purchasing strategy, streamline it operations, and help it capitalise on its expertise of being able to provide offerings in its product basket for the lowest possible price. In what is likely… Read More ›
This investment of several million euros by L’Oreal is alongside several companies including Cisco, Nokia and Accenture marks the French giant’s embrace of digital technology which not only caters to beauty products but also educates consumers in the process. French… Read More ›
With FedEx and UPS unable to replicate the revenue model of Amazon.com’s $99 a year Prime membership model, shippers and retailers are feeling the squeeze. In an unassuming building located in Addison, Chicago, engineers from United Parcel Service Inc. have… Read More ›
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