Marketplaces
April 11, 2017 at 11:59 am
Hackers are targeting the growing population of third-party sellers on Amazon.com, using stolen credentials to post fake deals and steal cash. In recent weeks, attackers have changed the bank-deposit information on Amazon accounts of active sellers to steal tens of thousands of dollars from each, according to several sellers and advisers. Attackers also have hacked into the…
April 4, 2017 at 5:07 pm
Hackers are targeting the growing population of third-party sellers on Amazon.com, using stolen credentials to post fake deals and steal cash. In recent weeks, attackers have changed the bank-deposit information on Amazon accounts of active sellers to steal tens of thousands of dollars from each, according to several sellers and advisers. Attackers also have hacked into the […]
March 27, 2017 at 9:16 am
In episode 85 of Total Retail Talks, Chris Marantette, president and chief financial officer at NetRush, a retailer and agency that partners with brands to grow and manage their products on the Amazon Marketplace, discusses the opportunities and challenges, including sales tax obligations, that come with selling on online marketplaces. In particular, Chris details how…
March 27, 2017 at 9:04 am
If you’re a boxing fan, watching Wal-Mart and Amazon.com trade punches over shipping in the last several weeks has been interesting. To smaller retailers, both giants appear to have every advantage. They might even find it refreshing to see them duke it out for a change, considering the vast majority of retailers feel like both…
February 28, 2017 at 6:47 pm
The recent news about Amazon.com and PayPal discussing a partnership makes sense on several levels. Both companies possess valuable assets, and their alliance would likely benefit both companies here and abroad. However, the potential deal terms could also raise concerns, particularly but not exclusively among third-party sellers. Offering Amazon customers a PayPal option at checkout…
February 14, 2017 at 10:05 am
While large sellers are often blamed for driving prices low and commoditizing goods and services, the big guys aren’t always to blame when it comes to violations of minimum advertised price (MAP) policies. With regard to MAP, smaller retail sites are often the first ones to lower the price, which triggers larger sites and marketplaces to follow…
February 3, 2017 at 11:17 am
For many in today’s workforce, a traditional career doesn’t quite cut it. Demands for more flexible hours and additional sources of income outside of their full-time jobs have motivated a growing number of workers to join the gig economy. From driving with Uber to taking care of chores through TaskRabbit, gig work can consist of…
January 30, 2017 at 9:19 am
The world is watching as Donald J. Trump officially takes the office of the President of the United States, wondering what’s in store for the next four years. If the recent cabinet confirmation hearings, last-minute actions from Obama and even tweets from Trump are any indication, it's going to be an unpredictable time. This is…
January 26, 2017 at 10:41 am
Wal-Mart has partnered with AutoNation and CarSaver to create an automotive retail platform that will begin selling cars at 25 Wal-Mart locations starting this April. The program will offer consumers a one-stop shop for buying and financing, and will be available at select stores in Houston, Dallas, Phoenix and Oklahoma City. However, not everything will be online…
January 13, 2017 at 9:16 am
Amazon.com announced plans to create 100,000 full-time, full-benefit jobs in the U.S. over the next 18 months. The new jobs are for people all across the country and with all types of experience, education and skill levels — from engineers and software developers to those seeking entry-level positions. Many of the roles will be in…
