Federal Court: FedEx Drivers are Employees, Not Contractors
A federal court ruled that FedEx Ground drivers who worked in California and Oregon were misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.
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Best Buy Sees Online Spike in Second Quarter
While Best Buy saw its domestic revenue decline by 2.4%, its online revenue increased by 22% or $581 million in the second quarter, the company said in a press release.
Amazon Plans New Online Advertising Program
Amazon plans to develop its own software that will enable companies to place targeted online ads that tap the power of Amazon’s vast store of buyer data, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Staples Plans to Close 140 Stores to Focus on Ecommerce
Staples announced it would close approximately 140 of its North American stores in 2014, according to its Q2 earnings call.
UPS and FedEx Allowed to Expand Delivery in China
After five years of waiting, UPS and FedEx have been granted licenses by the Chinese government to expand their local parcel services to consumers.
Rue La La Seeking Buyer as Flash Sales Market Tightens
Rue La La has hired JP Morgan Chase to seek strategic alternatives, including finding a buyer, and Gilt Groupe is seen as the leading contender.
BlueSnap Partners With iGlobal Stores
With a simple integrated checkout page, merchants will be able to automate international tax and shipping calculations, reduce logistics costs and meet legal obligations while providing a localized checkout experience in more than 180 countries.
Holster Brands Announces Elevar Global as Global Master Distributor
Elevar Global will serve as the trusted resource with international turnkey distribution solutions for Holster Brands.
GoECart Announces Cross-border Ecommerce Partnership With GlobalShopex
GoECart, a leading provider of fully integrated multichannel commerce solutions, today announced its partnership with GlobalShopex, a leader in International Shipping and Checkout solutions for Ecommerce retailers, enabling hundreds of … Continue Reading →
Amazon Payments Unveils a Mobile POS Solution
Amazon Local Register will offer brick-and-mortar world a lower swipe fee than banks. And it will also give Amazon a glimpse at how omnichannel consumers shop.