Don’t Assume December’s Retail Numbers Disappoint
On the face of it, government data suggests retail sales were down in December – but take a closer look, and it may not be the bad news it appears. (Keep in mind these are […]
Day: January 15, 2015
US Product Safety Agency Collaborates with Alibaba
A U.S. government agency is collaborating with China-based Alibaba to block the sale of banned or recalled goods to U.S. buyers on its online marketplace platforms. Alibaba Group had more than 300 million annual active […]
Ex-Chairman of PRC Speaks Out on USPS Mail Slowdown
The mail is getting slower and Universal Service is in jeopardy, according to the former chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission. Ruth Goldway, who still serves on the commission, wrote a post for the “Congress […]
PayPal Does Deal with eBay Rival Yahoo
PayPal has partnered with eBay rival Yahoo Small Business, the ecommerce and local-marketing arm of search giant Yahoo. The two are collaborating to help small retailers sell and process payments online. The head of PayPal […]