Amazon Now is only available for certain items, and in certain metro areas, including Seattle, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth, but the company says it will soon be available in dozens of cities.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, one of our readers observed that prices for the canned good rose in price or disappeared from store shelves altogether.
The maker of Pampers, Dawn, and other consumer staples reported a 7% net sales increase over last year. That’s not just because of higher prices — consumers also bought more of their products.
For over a century, many states required new cars to be sold through independent dealerships. Tesla helped crack that open for EV startups by selling direct to customers.
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Retail spending rose by 1.7% from February to March. Experts said people are spending their tax refunds and increasingly turning to credit — even for groceries.
Driven by the younger generations, consumers are turning to online resale options in search of affordability, sustainability, and the thrill of the hunt.
David has been a fan of Graffeo Coffee since he was a young reporter at KQED in San Francisco. Now, he’s checking in with the co-owner as part of his “Business Envy” series.
The sustainable shoe company was once valued at $4 billion. But now Allbirds is being sold to the brand management firm American Exchange Group for just $39 million.
