CarLotz shutters 11 stores as it realigns for profitability
The used-vehicle consignment company, in announcing the move this week, blamed vehicle sourcing snafus and said it needed to preserve cash......»»
Play these 3DS and Wii U games before Nintendo shutters their online features
From Super Smash Bros. to Kid Icarus Uprising, these Wii U and 3DS games will lose crucial features when Nintendo shuts down their online services in April......»»
Original Apple Watch, including $17,000 gold model, no longer eligible for repairs
It’s been nine years since Apple announced the very first Apple Watch to the world – although it only hit the stores in April 2015. In 2021, the first-generation Apple Watch entered Apple’s list of “vintage” products, which means that repai.....»»
TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban
The country's government banned the sale of goods on social media platforms to protect physical stores......»»
TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia
The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores......»»
Chevy, Cadillac dealerships trade hands after Nebraska court battle involving GM exercising its right of first refusal
General Motors last year exercised its right of first refusal in a buy-sell deal for two Nebraska stores. The automaker ultimately sued the seller and original buyer before a judge dismissed the case. The stores changed hands in May......»»
Hail damages $27 million in inventory at Penske Automotive stores in Texas
The Penske Automotive Group stores hit this week with severe hail — Round Rock Hyundai/Genesis of Round Rock, Round Rock Honda and Round Rock Toyota — are all on the same campus on North Interstate 35, north of Austin......»»
Toyota, Mitsubishi, Infiniti, Ford car dealerships sell
Two of the transactions involved first-time dealership owners and another saw a company add two stores......»»
Boon or burden? Automakers" use of right of first refusal in dealership buy-sells aids some, hinders others
The right of first refusal in dealership buy-sells has helped minority dealers acquire stores, some their first, and is a tool many automakers say can help them manage their franchises. But others say an increased use of the tool can hurt factory-dea.....»»
Netflix shutters its DVD rental business, marking the end of the red envelope era
Netflix will send out its last red envelope on Friday, marking an end to 25 years of mailing DVDs to members......»»
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro coming to over 20 additional countries this Friday
This month, Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, and the new phones have been available in stores in more than 40 regions around the world since September 22. Starting this Friday, September 29, the new iPhones will be available in more t.....»»
Reddit forces personalized ads, starts X-like user payment program
Like it or not, Reddit wants to "improve ad performance." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit rolled out some changes this week as its continues its push for revenue and profitability jumpstarted by its API rule changes in J.....»»
Standing on the shoulders of punk: The early years of dance
The pre-existing network of labels, record stores, venues and organizers related to the declining punk scene gave dance music a solid base from which to break through in the United Kingdom, and later in the Netherlands. In the United States, the crad.....»»
Long-Lewis Automotive buys 1, sells 3 stores
Long-Lewis Automotive Group sold three dealerships in Alabama and Mississippi and bought one Alabama store this spring and summer......»»
Apple"s App Stores are not yet in compliance with new China law
The Chinese government has published a list of app stores in compliance with its new laws — and Apple is not on it.Every App Store is facing Chinese scrutinyIn the wake of a new law requiring companies with app stores to submit business details, Ch.....»»
Balancing social missions with profitability
A study in the International Journal of Business Excellence has revealed how accountability in the performance of social village-owned enterprises (VOEs) is critical to their meeting both their social mission and achieving financial viability without.....»»
A 1% increase in unbroken rice could help feed millions more, boost producer profit
A 1% increase in unbroken rice kernels after milling could mean millions more servings of this critical staple grain, increased food security around the globe and improved producer profitability, a study from two Arkansas researchers suggests......»»
Apple Watch Series 9 comes out Friday, but you still can’t buy the Magnetic Link band [U]
Update: Three days after Apple Watch Series 9 hit stores, Apple has opened up orders for Magnetic Link bands. They start shipping near the end of next month. Here’s a bit of a mystery: it’s the eve of Apple Watch Series 9 launch day, and y.....»»
Porsche broadens Cayenne lineup with third PHEV variant
The S E-Hybrid will provide a middle ground for Cayenne PHEV buyers when it arrives in U.S. stores next spring......»»
First iPhone 15 pre-orders begin arriving, lines form at Apple Stores around the world
As the clock turns to September 22 around the world, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro launch is in full swing. The first pre-orders have started arriving to lucky buyers, and lines are forming at Apple Stores around the world. Apple has also publi.....»»
Holding your iPhone 15 Pro without a case may temporarily change its color, says Apple
iPhone 15 Pro was announced last week and is now available in stores in more than 40 countries around the world. As people are finally getting their hands on the new phones, Apple has updated its website with more information about them. And interest.....»»