Amazon will hire more than 12,500 temporary workers for its U.S. fulfillment centers during the holiday season as the world’s largest online retailer gears up for its busiest time of year.
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U.S. consumer spending grew about 7% in October from September, but remained down 5% from the same month last year, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday. The figures could indicate more financial comfort heading into th…
In a move targeted at online retail giant Amazon.com, Walmart.com on Thursday announced it’s offering free shipping on nearly 60,000 gift items — including popular toys and electronics — through Dec. 20. Could the move start …
About six in 10 U.S. consumers will use their cellphones to find and buy gifts for the holiday season, according to a new report released Wednesday.
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Online sales growth will outpace revenue at brick-and-mortar-only stores this holiday season, according to research firm ComScore. The company predicts online shopping will grow three times as fast as overall retail sales.
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