Debates over anti-competitive practices amongst China’s internet firms resurface every year in the lead up to Singles’ Day, a time when online retailers exhaust their resources and deploy sometimes sneaky tactics to attract vendors and shoppers.
Over the years, e-commerce leaders Alibaba, JD.com and Pinduoduo, food delivery platform Meituan, social giant Tencent and other major industry players have been accused of unfair competition to various extent. Behavior targeted by Beijing’s new proposal includes price discrimination among consumers, preferential treatment for merchants who sign exclusive agreements with platforms and compulsory collection of user data.
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It's not too late to start holiday shopping
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According to a new survey on studyfinds.org , nearly half of Americans have already started shopping since being stuck at home during the pandemic.
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Researchers say 75% of people plan on spending more on presents, since travel plans and trips had to be canceled.
The survey showed 48% say they plan on doing their holiday shopping online to avoid the craziness in the stores.
When asked about what items they're interested in buying, about a quarter are buying more electronics, while nearly 30% say they are buying more clothes and accessories.
11/10/2020 | Berlin To Resume Holiday Shopping Season Marketing, Promotions | News Ocean City MD
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall expressed his commitment to working with merchants as the pandemic continues.
At a meeting of the town council on Monday, Tyndall said marketing of local shops and promotions like carriage rides could go forward this holiday season.
Tyndall’s comments came in the wake of a meeting with merchants last week. It was there that shopkeepers asked Tyndall to reconsider his decision not to allow banners promoting a Nov. 27 ice carving event and to permit carriage rides.
Meijer makes adjustments ahead of shopping season
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - Meijer is offering increased safety and convenience measure to ensure a better holiday shopping season.
"This holiday season will be different for many customers, so we are pleased to make adjustments that will provide additional flexibility, while allowing them to enjoy all we have to offer," Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said. "Regardless of how customers choose to shop, we will provide a clean, socially-distanced and enjoyable shopping experience."
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Applitools Announces Online Shopping Holiday Hackathon
See how Applitools Ultrafast Test Cloud can help Online Retailers shape up their apps ahead of the busy holiday shopping season
SAN MATEO, Calif. , Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Applitools, provider of a next generation test automation platform powered by Visual AI and Ultrafast Test Cloud, today announced the Applitools Holiday Shopping Hackathon.
Each participant competes to win prizes as they spend roughly two hours to test the functional and visual quality of the "Applifashion" retail app and make sure it is impeccable ahead of the busy online holiday shopping season.
Ulta Beauty strikes deal to open hundreds of shops at Target stores
Target and Ulta Beauty announced a deal Tuesday to open makeup and skincare shops inside of hundreds of Target stores across the country.
Target CEO Brian Cornell said starting in the second half of next year, shoppers will find a smaller version of an Ulta store in more than 100 of Target's stores and on its website.
Each "shop-in-shop" will be about 1,000 square feet with more than 40 beauty brands and a rotating assortment of products from hair care and fragrances to lip gloss. Customers can shop in person or use Target's same-day services, such as curbside pickup or home delivery by Shipt, to get their online beauty purchases.
NC releases new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations, Black Friday shopping
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) -The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19.
If people do plan on traveling or gathering, Cohen says they should consider having a screening COVID-19 test three to four days ahead of time. A screening test can help someone know if they have COVID-19 even if they do not have yet have symptoms. However, a screening test can miss some infections.
Holiday Shopping Deals: Visit Alexandria Launches New Promotions
Alexandria Shop Small Week, the Alexandria Santa-gram Giveaway, and the digital Guide to Alexandria Holiday Shopping join a list of events and shopping deals.
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The first-ever Alexandria Shop Small Week, Kicking off with Plaid Friday: Alexandria's Small Business Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, Alexandria Shop Small Week is an opportunity to show your support for the D.C. region's largest destination for independent boutiques with 10 days and two weekends of deals, promotions and Instagram giveaways.
Happening on Twitter
China proposes antitrust law ahead of Singles' Day shopping spree https://t.co/2tog76gjj0 by @ritacyliao TechCrunch (from San Francisco, CA) Tue Nov 10 10:07:36 +0000 2020
China proposes a tiny $4,500 fine for carbon market cheaters https://t.co/w9zKyplprg business (from New York and the World) Mon Nov 02 09:05:02 +0000 2020
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