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Amazon says some customer email addresses exposed

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Amazon on Wednesday said that a website glitch accidentally exposed names and email addresses of…

Walmart shares surge on strong US sales growth

by John BIERS © Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP)--Walmart shares surged Thursday after it reported the strongest US…

Starbucks joins with Alibaba for China coffee deliveries

SHANGHAI, China (AFP)--Starbucks on Thursday announced a partnership with e-commerce giant Alibaba that will give the US coffee giant greater…

Starbucks back in hot water, ‘disrespects’ stutterer

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Starbucks was back in hot water Friday, three months after a branch manager…

Nike reports higher profits, touts digital strategy

NEW YORK, United States (AFP)--Nike shares surged Thursday as the company reported higher earnings, announced a new share buyback program…

Swiss watch exports tick ahead in April

ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -- Exports of Swiss watches ticked ahead nearly 14 percent in April, trade figures showed Tuesday, aided…

Alibaba acquisition values meal-deliverer Ele.me at $9.5 bn

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Monday it was acquiring full ownership of leading food-delivery firm Ele.me in…

Toys ‘R’ Us to shut or sell all US stores: reports

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Toys 'R' US plans to sell or close all of its US stores, potentially hitting…

China retail sales up 10.0% on-year in October: govt

Beijing, China (AFP) -- China's retail sales growth slowed to 10.0 percent on-year in October, government data showed Monday, missing expectations in…

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