Tag: E-commerce
How many Amazon packages get delivered each year?
Anne Goodchild, University of Washington and Rishi Verma, University of Washington
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Instagram’s redesign shifts toward shopping – here’s how that can be...
Nazanin Andalibi, University of Michigan
Recently, when I opened Instagram, I noticed that the usual spot for checking notifications is now a Shop tab. The...
Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis
Jay Kennedy, Michigan State University
Rapid acceleration of coronavirus-related infections and fatalities in countries like Italy, Spain and the United States has led to widespread...
3 reasons Forever 21’s bankruptcy doesn’t spell the end of brick-and-mortar...
Anthony Dukes, University of Southern California
Affordable fashion brand Forever 21’s decision to file for bankruptcy and shutter hundreds of its stores has resurrected the...
Where’s my package? Common carrier freight lockers can ease city traffic...
Barbara Ivanov, University of Washington and Anne Goodchild, University of Washington
Online shopping is a big convenience for many Americans, but porch piracy can ruin...
Can the world’s megacities survive the digital age?
Christopher H. Lim, Nanyang Technological University and Vincent Mack, Nanyang Technological University
Today, megacities have become synonymous with economic growth. In both developing and developed...
Cyber Monday gives a big boost to mobile commerce
A. Ant Ozok, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Here is an accurate prediction for a change: No matter how Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales...
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Social sciences are best hope for ending debates over climate change
Andy Hoffman, University of Michigan
Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown described Senator Ted Cruz as unfit to run for office because of his “direct...
