China no longer has a de minimis trade exemption. What is it?
The trade loophole is meant to ease small-scale sales — but critics say it's been abused and gives Chinese firms an unfair advantage.
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Amazon launched a driver tipping promotion on the same day it got sued over tip fraud
An Amazon promotion that tipped delivery drivers $5 for every customer that sent a "thank you" message maxed out on the second day, raising questions about whether drivers deserve tips year-round.
Online pricing algorithms are gaming the system, and could mean you pay more
Online pricing algorithms can game the system and ultimately end up costing the consumer more. And the impact of these program can go beyond just a few extra dollars at checkout.
You might still have time to buy holiday gifts online and get same-day delivery
More retailers are striking deals with delivery companies like Uber, DoorDash and Instacart to get online orders to shoppers within hours.
U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday Peak
Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.
Amazon To Hire 100,000 Workers To Meet 'Surge In Demand'
Amazon plans to add full- and part-time U.S. workers for warehouses and delivery as more customers turn to online shopping for supplies because they're isolated at home.
How Online Grocery Delivery Could Help Alleviate Food Deserts
Delivery service could make it easier to access fresh, healthy food in these areas, a study finds. It lends support to a pilot program that lets people pay for these groceries with food stamps.
Facebook's Digital Money Plan Raises Stakes For China's Cryptocurrency Ambitions
Facebook's plans for a new digital currency have sent Chinese monetary officials scrambling. Since 2014, China's central bank has been looking into launching a cryptocurrency too.
Using Food Stamps For Online Grocery Shopping Is Getting Easier
Walmart is expanding a program for food stamp recipients to buy groceries online and pick them up in stores. It's the latest move to give them more options in the era of online shopping.
Some Amazon Reviews Are Too Good To Be Believed. They're Paid For
In shadow marketplaces, positive reviews for Amazon products are bought and sold. The company says it's cracking down and that it estimates that less than 1 percent of reviews are fake.