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11 Self-Checkout Mistakes That Drive Store Employees Crazy

Self-checkout promises a faster trip through the grocery store, but anyone who has stood behind a shopper battling the machine knows how quickly things can go wrong. A barcode refuses to scan, the bagging area starts beeping, or someone spends several minutes searching for a produce code while the line…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 14

‘Super app’ aimed at UK students uses servers owned by Chinese firm on US blacklist

ZyMix platform has contract with Tencent, which US alleges has links to People’s Liberation Army

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Shein outsells British rival Asos as UK revenue hits £2.58bn

Online retailer’s 26% jump sharpens focus on exemption letting cheap parcels into the country duty-free

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Chinese Woman Allegedly Kills Roommate Over Loud Gaming as Tearful Bloodstained Video Goes Viral

A bloodstained video has sparked online claims of a Chinese university dormitory killing linked to gaming noise, but authorities have not confirmed the incident and its authenticity remains unclear.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Quote of the Day by Jack Ma: ‘We are never short of money. We lack people with dreams, who can die for those dreams’ - Inspirational quote from Chinese philanthropist and co-founder of Alibaba

Jack Ma believes people with dreams are more crucial than money for business success. He argues that capital can be found for convincing ideas and capable teams. Extraordinary commitment, not literal sacrifice, defines those who pursue their ambitious goals. Alibaba's early history demonstrates the importance of employees holding their own…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovation

Chinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expertise and self-reliance in innovation. Sanctioned companies show a 72 percent rise in science-linked patents after restrictions were imposed. While Chinese research output is growing, US firms still lead in…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

‘Huh? Weird’: North Carolina Walmart shopper turns off wi‑fi and bluetooth before entering Walmart. Then gasps when her card suddenly declines at checkout

It declined twice.

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

Are You Paying More Than Someone Else for the Exact Same Product?

You find a product online for $49, send the link to a friend, and discover that the same item appears cheaper on their screen. It sounds like a glitch, but increasingly sophisticated pricing systems can produce different offers, discounts, or prices for different shoppers.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 5

‘I scratched your back, now pay me’: 32-year-old entrepreneur’s Rs 1400000 a month itch business leaves internet amazed

A 32-year-old Chinese entrepreneur has launched two itch-scratching stores in Shenzhen that he says now generate 100,000 yuan in monthly gross income. Zhang Xiaoqiao was inspired by a childhood memory and online reactions to a video. His Suma outlets charge 300 yuan per hour, have reached break-even, and have prompted…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Dropping the Dough: Yum! Brands Strategically Trims the Fat

Yum! Brands sold Pizza Hut outside Mainland China for about $1.5 billion and launched a $4 billion buyback, sharpening its focus on Taco Bell and KFC amid a fast-food traffic slowdown.

MarketBeat · Sep 3