Economy Apr 19 Why Etsy’s latest fee increase has inspired thousands of sellers, including its most marginalized, to strike Many sellers who live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, including LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities, were already struggling before the increase. By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Economy Nov 17 Amazon opens online pharmacy, disrupting another industry The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers who stop by frequently to pick up… By Joseph Pisani, Tom Murphy, Associated Press
Health Oct 13 Watch 9:49 Leaked documents show how Amazon misled the public about warehouse safety issues During the pandemic, Americans have become even more reliant on online shopping -- a realm Amazon continues to dominate. But the company’s vast inventory, fast shipping and low prices come with a dangerous tradeoff: an increased risk to workers rushing… By Will Evans, Reveal
Economy Apr 06 After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever he coronavirus crisis is upending service businesses, and the crisis may permanently change the way Americans work, shop and socialize, even after the disease fades away. By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
May 14 Walmart introduces next-day shipping By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Walmart appears to be competing with Amazon, which recently upgraded its own shipping options. Continue reading
Nov 24 In era of online retail, Black Friday still lures a crowd By Associated Press It would have been easy to turn on their computers at home over plates of leftover turkey and take advantage of the Black Friday deals most retailers now offer online. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 5:05 Can states require online sales tax? Billions at stake in case at Supreme Court On this Tax Day, while many Americans rush to file their income tax returns, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case on state sales taxes and online shopping. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 9:52 Can online shopping absorb traditional retail workers? By PBS News Hour The growth of e-commerce continues to wreak havoc on traditional retail and its workforce, with 5,300 store closings announced in the first half of 2017 and 64,000 job cuts expected. What will become of the 16 million Americans who work… Continue watching
May 17 Were you laid off from your retail job? The PBS NewsHour wants to hear from you By Diane Lincoln Estes We want to hear from retail workers who have been affected by a "retail apocalypse."… Continue reading