The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers could make it harder for young authors to get published, New York Senator Charles Schumer wrote in The Wall Street Journal.
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The 10 Fastest-Growing Retailers in America
A look at the ten retailers who are growing their top lines the fastest, and how they’re achieving their success.
Orbitz Shows Higher Prices to Mac Users
Imagine going for an oil change and finding out that the auto shop charged you a higher price just because you had a luxury car, so they figured you could afford it. You’d probably get ticked off and find another mechanic, right? …
Etsy Seeks Scale Without Losing Its ‘Street Fair’ Aesthetic
A hand-embroidered cocktail dress with a flouncy tulle skirt the color of a pink Necco wafer for $64; a 1967 auto repair manual with authentic grease smudges and coffee stains for $28; a spoon rest fashioned out of a melted and …
From Hollywood Actress to Toy Store CEO
Five years ago, Kellie Martin, the actress famous for playing Becca Thacher on the early ‘90s TV series “Life Goes On” and later for her roles on “ER” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” was doing a photo shoot for PEOPLE …
Some Stores Finally Decide It’s a Bad Idea to Spam Customers
Got an in-box clogged with ads from retailers? You’re not alone. In recent months, many stores have been sending customers promotional e-mails at a pace of more than one per day. Spam-happy retailers such as Neiman Marcus deluged …
We’re Total Cheapskates When It Comes To Our Privacy
The value of consumers’ personal data online has been a hot topic lately. The astronomical $100 billion some analysts have suggested Facebook could be worth when it goes public stems from the fact that the social media powerhouse …
Amazon Backs Away from Discounts for Moms
From the beginning, the main goal of Amazon Prime, the membership program that includes benefits such as free two-day shipping on all orders, was to get consumers into the habit of buying regularly at Amazon—to change …
