Mega dot coms, online stores going brick and mortar
The U.S. Commerce Department says last year, online purchases represented 13% of total retail sales; meaning, 87% of purchases were made in old fashioned brick and mortar stores. Despite the closings of many traditional retailers, famous internet brands are popping up and trying to cash-in.
The U.S. Commerce Department says last year, online purchases represented 13% of total retail sales; meaning, 87% of purchases were made in old fashioned brick and mortar stores. Despite the closings of many traditional retailers, famous internet brands are popping up and trying to cash-in.
Google employees say 'Not OK,' walk out to protest treatment of women
Carrying signs that included a mocking reference to the company's original "Don't be evil" motto, thousands of Google employees around the world briefly walked off the job Thursday to protest what they said was the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives.
Carrying signs that included a mocking reference to the company's original "Don't be evil" motto, thousands of Google employees around the world briefly walked off the job Thursday to protest what they said was the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives.
Waterfront hotel planned for Jack London Square
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is reviewing the latest plans for a waterfront hotel on Oakland's increasingly popular Jack London Square.
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is reviewing the latest plans for a waterfront hotel on Oakland's increasingly popular Jack London Square.
Yahoo to pay $50M, other costs for massive security breach
Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million in damages and provide two years of free credit-monitoring services to 200 million people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen as part of the biggest security breach in history. The restitution hinges on federal court approval of a settlement filed late Monday in a 2-year-old lawsuit seeking to hold Yahoo accountable for...
Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million in damages and provide two years of free credit-monitoring services to 200 million people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen as part of the biggest security breach in history. The restitution hinges on federal court approval of a settlement filed late Monday in a 2-year-old lawsuit seeking to hold Yahoo accountable for...
Uber guard slams demonstrator protesting company's deactivation policy to ground
A protest at the front doors of Uber's headquarters in San Francisco turns violent when a man is thrown to the ground after trying to enter the building lobby.
A protest at the front doors of Uber's headquarters in San Francisco turns violent when a man is thrown to the ground after trying to enter the building lobby.
Millennials being blamed for decline of American cheese
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame.
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame.
Stocks plunge again; Dow's two-day loss reaches 1,300 points
U.S. stocks sank more than 2 percent Thursday, the second day of steep declines around the globe driven by concerns about rising interest rates and trade tensions that could slow economic growth.
U.S. stocks sank more than 2 percent Thursday, the second day of steep declines around the globe driven by concerns about rising interest rates and trade tensions that could slow economic growth.
Owners of former Berkeley family nursery now want to cultivate cannabis
The owners of a now-closed nursery in Berkeley want to reopen its doors to business, but instead of selling flowers and plants, they want to turn it into a first-of-its-kind cannabis retail nursery.
The owners of a now-closed nursery in Berkeley want to reopen its doors to business, but instead of selling flowers and plants, they want to turn it into a first-of-its-kind cannabis retail nursery.
At a glance: Women on the boards of California companies
California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors. The measure requires at least one female director on the board of each public corporation headquartered in California by the end of next year. By the end of 2021, the law requires to two female directors if a corporation has five directors, and three female directors if it...
California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors. The measure requires at least one female director on the board of each public corporation headquartered in California by the end of next year. By the end of 2021, the law requires to two female directors if a corporation has five directors, and three female directors if it...
Ripple effect? Amazon's $15 wage may help lift pay elsewhere
After years of sluggish pay gains, the economy may be starting to work for America's low-wage workers.
After years of sluggish pay gains, the economy may be starting to work for America's low-wage workers.
Delta Air Lines partners with startup to improve pet travel
Delta Air Lines says it's partnering with a pet travel pod startup, as Delta changes its prices and policy for transporting passengers' animal companions.
Delta Air Lines says it's partnering with a pet travel pod startup, as Delta changes its prices and policy for transporting passengers' animal companions.
Former Yahoo CEO pitches $200 a month private women's club, community not buying it
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer spoke to Palo Alto city leaders Monday night, making her pitch for the Corner House. She’s hoping to breathe new life into an old mortuary she purchased back in 2013. It sits on the corner of Middlefield and Addison Avenues in downtown.
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer spoke to Palo Alto city leaders Monday night, making her pitch for the Corner House. She’s hoping to breathe new life into an old mortuary she purchased back in 2013. It sits on the corner of Middlefield and Addison Avenues in downtown.
Longtime Facebook exec Adam Mosseri new head of Instagram
Facebook has named Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran at the company, as the head of Instagram.
Facebook has named Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran at the company, as the head of Instagram.
Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
The co-founders of social media giant Instagram are resigning their positions with the Menlo Park-base company without explanation.
The co-founders of social media giant Instagram are resigning their positions with the Menlo Park-base company without explanation.
Food truck goes cashless for safety's sake
Señor Sisig, a popular food truck vendor that serves what they describe as Filipino fusion cuisine, has gone cashless.
Señor Sisig, a popular food truck vendor that serves what they describe as Filipino fusion cuisine, has gone cashless.
Shorts and tank tops for female baristas at Pink Pantherz Espresso after community backlash
A new coffee shop opened Friday in Redwood City, but controversy surrounds Pink Pantherz Espresso because of the owner's plans to have female baristas serve customers in bikinis.
A new coffee shop opened Friday in Redwood City, but controversy surrounds Pink Pantherz Espresso because of the owner's plans to have female baristas serve customers in bikinis.
Feds warn manufacturers about selling flavored e-cigarettes to minors
Products designed to help adults kick the habit may be encouraging addiction in kids. That’s the claim from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators, who Wednesday, issued an ultimatum to San Francisco-based JUUL Labs, and four other makers of flavored vape products: Prove these types of smokes aren’t getting in the hands of children, or the federal government may pull the...
Products designed to help adults kick the habit may be encouraging addiction in kids. That’s the claim from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators, who Wednesday, issued an ultimatum to San Francisco-based JUUL Labs, and four other makers of flavored vape products: Prove these types of smokes aren’t getting in the hands of children, or the federal government may pull the...
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.
Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.
Apple expected to debut 3 new iPhones, including its biggest and most expensive yet
Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales growth.
Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales growth.
Analyst: Market matures, consumers seek variety in iPhone sizes
Finals preparations are underway Tuesday night as big crowds are expected at Apple’s Spaceship headquarters as the tech giant rolls what's expected to be a trio of new iPhones. For the first time, Apple will be live streaming the event on Twitter.
Finals preparations are underway Tuesday night as big crowds are expected at Apple’s Spaceship headquarters as the tech giant rolls what's expected to be a trio of new iPhones. For the first time, Apple will be live streaming the event on Twitter.