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US economic uncertainty means bigger 'Black Friday' discounts
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» NEW YORK - The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."
US Fed expected to slow pace of rate hikes as inflation eases
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» WASHINGTON - US central bankers open the second day of a key policy meeting Wednesday, with mounting anticipation of a smaller hike to its benchmark lending rate as inflation showed signs of easing.
Inflation clouds 'Black Friday' kickoff of US holiday shopping season
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Retailers unveiled a trove of fresh seasonal promotions Friday, as they try to coax sales from reticent shoppers whose holiday cheer has been tempered by inflation and worries over a softening economy.
Grinding inflation clouds 'Black Friday' shopping bonanza
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» NEW YORK - Retailers braced for their biggest test of the year: Will US consumers open their wallets wide for the Black Friday sales that kick off the holiday shopping season?
California sues Amazon for allegedly thwarting lower prices
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO - California filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Amazon of using its market influence to prevent merchants from offering buyers better deals elsewhere online, in violation of state antitrust law.
Netflix subscriber numbers drop two quarters in a row
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix reported losing subscribers for the second quarter in a row Tuesday as the streaming giant battles fierce competition and viewer belt tightening, though the firm assured investors of better days ahead.
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
AFP, Published on 01/07/2022
» NEW DELHI - India imposed a ban on many single-use plastics on Friday in a bid to tackle waste choking rivers and poisoning wildlife, but experts say it faces severe headwinds from unprepared manufacturers and consumers unwilling to pay more.
Amazon workers in New York vote to unionize in US first
AFP, Published on 02/04/2022
» NEW YORK - Amazon workers in New York voted Friday to launch the first US union at the e-commerce giant, an underdog upset against a company that has steadfastly opposed organized labor in its massive workforce.
Slumping Peloton replaces CEO, cuts 2,800 jobs
AFP, Published on 09/02/2022
» NEW YORK - Slumping home-exercise company Peloton announced Tuesday a leadership shift and layoff plan as it scales back expansion plans due to weakening demand in the shifting pandemic.
India's year of the unicorn: Startups in spotlight of 2021 tech boom
AFP, Published on 31/12/2021
» MUMBAI - Sumit Gupta has had a big year -- turning 30, getting married and seeing his startup become one of India's newest tech unicorns.