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Business Aug 17, 2018

Is Walmart's tech investment in San Diego a sign of bigger things to come?

A technology company moving from a dated 9,000 square-foot office to a modern 30,000 square-foot space usually doesn't portend a major shift in San Diego's corporate dynamics. But when that company is the nation's largest ...

Business May 16, 2018

Walmart unveils Lord & Taylor site as it tries to go upscale

Walmart, long known for its "everyday low prices" mantra and as a place for basics, wants shoppers to think of it as a source for style and upscale fashion as it tries to reach more affluent customers.

Business Nov 28, 2017

Bezos a $100 bn man as Amazon rises on cyber shopping

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was a $100-billion man on Monday as the online retail colossus raked in cash from the holiday weekend's cyber shopping spree.

Business Nov 16, 2017

Walmart lifts profit outlook on strong third-quarter results

Walmart raised its annual profit outlook Thursday after the world's largest retailer reported third-quarter results that topped Wall Street projections.

Hi Tech & Innovation Oct 26, 2017

Can't find a coupon code? This startup does all the work for you

Ryan Hudson was trying to order pizza online for his two children when he was prompted to enter a coupon code at checkout.

Business Sep 1, 2017

Google effect unleashes downtown San Jose property boom

Google's effort to acquire a broad swath of downtown San Jose properties for a massive new tech campus is triggering a sharp jump in selling prices for commercial real estate in the area.

Business Aug 2, 2017

Thousands show up for jobs at Amazon warehouses in US cities (Update)

Thousands of people showed up Wednesday for a chance to pack and ship products to Amazon customers, as the e-commerce company held a giant job fair at nearly a dozen U.S. warehouses.

Business Jul 26, 2017

Now hiring at Amazon: Thousands of people in one day

Amazon plans to make thousands of job offers in just one day as it holds a giant job fair next week at nearly a dozen warehouses across the U.S.

Economics & Business Jul 19, 2017

Rude customers linked to workers' shopping binges

Service workers who face verbal abuse from customers during the workday are more likely to go on unnecessary shopping sprees in the evening, indicates new research co-authored by a Michigan State University business expert.

Business Jun 29, 2017

What Amazon wants from Whole Foods: Data on shopping habits

Why is Amazon spending nearly $14 billion for Whole Foods ? One reason: People who buy yoga mats and fitness trackers on Amazon might also like grapes, nuts and other healthy items at the organic grocery chain.

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