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......»»
AutoNation captive finance arm"s aim narrows
AutoNation, which acquired CIG Financial in late 2022, told independent dealer customers that it would no longer handle their financing. Instead, it will focus on franchised dealers and AutoNation USA stores......»»
Google is killing Play Movies & TV, will only have three video stores left
Luckily Google still sells video content through YouTube, Android TV, and Google TV. Enlarge (credit: Google) Google is killing off the last vestiges of Google Play Movies & TV, a service that sold premium Hollywood film.....»»
Canada’s Alpha Auto Group nears $636M deal for U.K."s Lookers group after vote
The all-cash takeover will supersize Toronto-based Alpha Auto, adding 147 U.K. locations to its 15 new-vehicle stores in Canada and the United States......»»
Apple may launch new products in its retail stores right after the September 12 event
As you probably know, Apple will be holding a special press event on September 12. And although Apple never shares details about the event in advance, it’s almost certain that we’ll see the announcement of the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9,.....»»
Overnight updates to physical Apple Stores could hint at fast post-event product availability
Apple tends to hold its iPhone events on a Tuesday and release products about ten days later, but overnight updates to physical retail stores could mean quick product availability.AirPods Pro could get USB-C upgradeApple has a predictable product rel.....»»
Android app stores comply with latest China law; Apple appears to have taken no action
A range of Android app stores have taken action to comply with the latest developer clampdown in China, meeting a deadline of the end of August. Several days past the deadline, however, Apple’s Chinese App Store appears to have taken no action t.....»»
Some people would do anything for an iPhone
A woman in China was reported to have chewed through a security cable to steal an iPhone from the store. The post Some people would do anything for an iPhone appeared first on Phandroid. A lot of stores, especially those that sell electron.....»»
Thief decides iPhone is worth more than dentistry, chews through security cable
A woman in China balked at the price tag on an iPhone 14 Plus and, biting through the anti-theft cable, stole one from an Apple Store.Apple's iPhone 14 Plus in purpleIt's not uncommon for iPhones to be stolen from stores, and it's not unknown for the.....»»
Frankfurt Apple Store reopens after month-long renovation
Apple has re-opened an Apple Store in Frankfurt, Germany, with the Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse outlet back open after a brief summer renovation.Apple intends to renovate a number of stores around the world, to reenergize the physical shopping experie.....»»
Mini goes big and battery powered with new Countryman
The 2025 Countryman arrives in U.S. stores in September next year......»»
Honda, Jaguar-Land Rover and Mazda car dealerships sell
Here's a look at the deals involving import and luxury brand stores in Pennsylvania, Texas and Montana......»»
Carriers rebound from pandemic to top iPhone sales again
While COVID saw iPhone customers turning to online sales, carriers and their nationwide chain of retail stores have again established a hefty lead over Apple's own stores.iPhone 14Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has previously reported.....»»
Apple Stores close as Hurricane Idalia approaches landfall in Florida
Hurricane Idalia is a dangerous hurricane about to hit the Florida coast, and Apple Stores are closed in preparation.Hurricane Idalia approaches FloridaApple hasn't made any official announcement about Apple Store closures related to Hurricane Idalia.....»»
Apple releases visionOS beta 3 to developers with a Vision Pro dev kit
Following the release of iOS 17 beta 8 and other software updates to developers, Apple is also releasing visionOS beta 3. Although Apple Vision Pro won’t hit stores until 2024, there are a few developers who have been invited to try out the new dev.....»»
Apple Store launches slow down as focus moves to refurbishment
Apple is slowing down the rate it opens brand new Apple Store locations, with it opening a fraction of stores per year since 2017 compared to its pre-2016 openings.Apple Bandra Kurla ComplexThe opening of a new Apple Store is always major news, with.....»»
Amazon Sues Online Stores Selling Pirated DVDs
Online piracy is a massive threat to Amazon but physical pirated DVDs remain a problem too. This week, the company filed a lawsuit against a group of online stores that sell pirated DVDs of key titles such as 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powe.....»»
Apple decides to support Right to Repair Act bill in California
Back in 2018, the State of California joined the Right to Repair Act bill, which aims to create laws that force tech companies to provide tools for both customers and independent stores to repair their products. Although Apple was initially against t.....»»
Mercedes-Benz EQB scores updated design, tech upgrades
The 2024 EQB will arrive at U.S. stores in the first half of 2024......»»
Beats Studio Buds Plus go metallic with new cosmic pink and silver colors
Beats Studio Buds Plus will soon come in two new metallic colors: cosmic pink and cosmic silver. Both colors are launching at select retail stores next month. more….....»»
Apple Support app update adds info about Apple Store locations
The Apple Support app continues to add new features to help customers, with the latest update geared towards physical retail stores.Apple Support appThe official Support app from Apple has been updated four different times throughout 2023. The last u.....»»