Tag Archives: pricing

Justice Dept. Sues Apple and Publishers Over E-Book Pricing; 3 Publishers Settle

Posted on April 11, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Overpaying for E-books? Well, the U.S. Justice Department has said enough. As Julie Bosman reports in the New York Times: “The Justice Department filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers on Wednesday, charging that the companies … Continue reading →

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More Online U.S. Retailers Shipping Globally

Posted on March 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

If you lived in Australia, would you buy from Macys.com? For a $100 item it might cost another $200 for the value-added tax (yes, that’s something we don’t have in America) plus shipping. Take a look at the international section of … Continue reading →

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Be VERY CAREFUL Out There!!!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Nick Bolton in the New York Times: “The private photos on your phone may not be as private as you think. Developers of applications for Apple’s mobile devices, along with Apple itself, came under scrutiny this month after … Continue reading →

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