Online retailer tactics and impulse buying: Consumers welcome tools to avoid it
"Only 2 left this price!" "Popular item!" "80 people are looking at this right now!"
Economics & Business
Apr 25, 2019
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'Grinch bots' may steal Christmas by snatching up prized toys
If no one comes to the rescue, an online army of "Grinch bots" may end up spoiling Christmas for many kids by using automated software to scoop up prized toys and other sought-after items for big profit.
Internet
Dec 8, 2017
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Amazon reviewing its site after bomb-making materials report
Amazon says it is reviewing its website after a British TV report said that the online retailer recommended purchasing ingredients together that could make a bomb.
Other
Sep 21, 2017
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Swamped Apple pushes back some iPhone 5 orders (Update)
With a flood of orders coming for the new iPhone 5, Apple pushed back delivery times for the new device on its website Friday.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 14, 2012
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I more than 'like' you: Company diversifies Facebook buttons
Sure, you can "like" a store on Facebook, but you can't easily tell all your friends you "want" that new pair of jeans, "love" that handbag or "own" that sleek electric guitar.
Internet
May 2, 2012
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Hot interest in image sharing website Pinterest
Christine Martinez spent the past week frolicking on the Caribbean island of St. Barth after becoming a star by sharing her sense of style at Pinterest.com.
Internet
Mar 11, 2012
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Microsoft India retail site down after 'cyber attack'
Microsoft said Monday it was investigating an attack by hackers on its Indian retail website, reportedly carried out by a Chinese group called the "Evil Shadow Team."
Internet
Feb 13, 2012
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China e-commerce sales up 22% in 2010: report
Online sales in China, the world's largest web market, rose 22 percent in 2010 as price-sensitive consumers turned to the Internet for cheaper products amid rising inflation, an industry report said.
Business
Jan 19, 2011
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China orders online sellers to register details
Online sellers in China will have to provide their real names and addresses or pay hefty fines under new rules introduced Thursday, in Beijing's latest move to tighten control of the web.
Internet
Jul 1, 2010
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China, Japan launch Asian eBay rival
China's largest retail website Taobao and Yahoo! Japan launched a joint service Tuesday in a deal expected to create the world's biggest online marketplace by harnessing Asia's surging ranks of e-consumers.
Internet
Jun 1, 2010
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