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Trade officials of the United States issued a warning to China-based Alibaba Group Holding again, as complaints continue to come in from brand owners regarding the proliferation of counterfeit goods on the e-commerce giant's online sales websites. A report released by the U.S. Trade Representative on the topic of piracy in global markets said that…

It’s now a major shopping day. Shoppers looking for last-minute gifts online have been granted their Christmas wish: a day specially created for procrastinators. Friday is “Free Shipping Day,” where retailers are waiving shipping fees and qualifying minimum purchases, and promising that any gifts ordered online today will arrive at your doorstep by Christmas Eve.

Whole Foods Market Inc. said don’t listen to rumors that the company is looking for a buyer. “Recent rumor and speculation regarding the possibility of Whole Foods Market going private are exactly that – just rumor and speculation,” Spokesperson Michael Silverman told MarketWatch. Co-founder and co-chief executive officer John Mackey also responded to the chatter…

Have someone on your Christmas list who is never happy with their gift? Be careful where you shop. According to Optoro, a reverse logistics company, roughly a quarter of retail returns take place during the holiday season — meaning an ill-advised purchase can turn from bad to worthless if it's bought at a store with…

Congress introduced a new spending bill this week that could avert a government shutdown, and it could also spell relief for eBay and its sellers. eBay has been urging sellers to write to Congress opposing two bills that would require online sellers to collect sales tax even in states where they don't have nexus: the…

You may have heard of Rent the Runway, a service that lets shoppers rent outfits (generally dresses and accessories) for special occasions. Instead of buying a $400 dress and wearing it once, you rent it for $65 and then send it back. Only they’ve made an interesting change recently, offering house brands alongside those runway…

As the known galaxies brace for further Star Wars mania, Target is making sure it gets its fair share of the Jedi universe. Besides its Share the Force campaign, which has been uploading fans favorite memories since it kicked off earlier this fall, it also hosted the Target and Star Wars Galactic Experience at L.A.…

Santa's going virtual in a new marketing push from J.C. Penney this holiday season. In an effort to drive more shoppers to the brand and its stores, the Plano, Tex.-based retailer has set up four virtual reality experiences at malls around the country. Dubbed "Twas the Flight Before Christmas," the initiative sends participants — outfitted…

Fashion is a strength of Target, especially compared to Wal-Mart and Sears. Not only has the brand owned the label “Cheap Chic,” it's brought to market some fashion collaborations that were so successful they sold out in an instant and/or crashed the site — Missoni, Lilly Pulitzer. Of course, not all collaborations have been successful…

If you’ve shopped at Safeway in California or Colorado recently, you may want to check your bank accounts. The supermarket chain has admitted that it’s investigating card skimming attacks at several of its stores in those states. Krebs on Security reports that financial institutions are investigating a series of attacks that seem to have taken advantage…