Apple will allow third-party app stores and payment processing in Brazil The company reached an agreement with the country’s regulators after a yearslong investigation. Andre Revilla UpdatedFri, December 26, 2025 Unsplash / Mariia Shalabaieva Brazilian regulators have reached a settlement with Apple after a yearslong investigation into the company’s App Store fee practices … Continue reading Apple will allow third-party app stores and payment processing in Brazil
October 11, 2025 This week in business: cold fronts, cool stores, and a hot mess in Washington A weak La Niña with not-so-weak implications, rare-earth jitters rock Wall Street and crypto, and retailers split between expansion and retrenchment.
August 11, 2025 This L.A. store’s entire inventory of Labubu dolls has been stolen by masked thieves BY Associated Press A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said. The incident took place early Wednesday morning at a store in La Puente, a city … Continue reading This L.A. store’s entire inventory of Labubu dolls has been stolen by masked thieves
June 16, 2025 At Home closing? Bankruptcy puts dozens of stores at risk of shutting down BY Grace Snelling At Home, the big-box home decor and furnishings brand, is the most recent in a series of home goods stores, including Big Lots and True Value, to file for bankruptcy in recent months. Today, the company announced … Continue reading At Home closing? Bankruptcy puts dozens of stores at risk of shutting down
May 19, 2025 Rite Aid is closing 95 more stores after selling assets to CVS and others: See the full list of locations across 6 states BY Christopher Zara Rite Aid is moving quickly to close additional store locations after selling a substantial chunk of its pharmacy business to other companies last week. The drugstore chain, … Continue reading Rite Aid is closing 95 more stores after selling assets to CVS and others: See the full list of locations across 6 states
A new Salesforce report says it’s not just AI, it’s a new role for physical stores and changing shopping behaviors changing retail. Mike Pastore on March 24, 2025 The retail sector continues to evolve to become more digital, social and connected, a new report from Salesforce found. The sixth edition of Salesforce’s “Connected Shoppers” … Continue reading As retail evolves, so too do physical stores and retail tech
Digital-first brands are investing in brick-and-mortar — not just for sales, but for immersive brand experiences. Michele Morelli on March 5, 2025 Ecommerce may be thriving, but brick-and-mortar retail remains a critical brand touchpoint. Companies like Netflix and Wayfair are proving that physical stores aren’t just about transactions — they’re influential brand ambassadors that … Continue reading Why digital brands like Netflix and Wayfair are betting on physical stores
February 13, 2025 JCPenney stores closing 2025: See the full list of doomed locations The iconic department store chain described the handful of store closures as isolated, but the broader retail landscape is bracing for a tough year. BY Michael Grothaus It’s not been a good start to 2025 when it comes to major retailers shuttering … Continue reading JCPenney stores closing 2025: See the full list of doomed locations
Apple, Google Remove Malicious Mobile Apps From Respective App Stores by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 11, 2025 Apple and Google have pulled apps from their app stores after security researchers found them carrying data-stealing malware for nearly one year. The mobile app market is substantial. AppLovin forecasts the mobile app market will see … Continue reading Apple, Google Remove Malicious Mobile Apps From Respective App Stores
January 19, 2025 UPDATE: Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back after ban The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available. BY Associated Press President-elect … Continue reading TikTok ban in effect. The app goes dark for millions in the U.S. and removed from app stores
