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Why Malls Are Getting Mauled

Jeff Jordan, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz in Commerce on December 21, 2012 at 3:04 pm PT

“I don’t think we’re overbuilt, I think we’re under-demolished.”

Walmart Discounting iPhones and iPads With Apple’s Blessing

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 15, 2012 at 11:10 am PT

But good luck finding one.

Memo to Lady Staring at Her Smartphone at Target: You’re “Mobile Shopping,” Even If You’re Not Buying

Lauren Goode in Commerce on November 23, 2012 at 3:33 pm PT

For the record, we at AllThingsD are dubious. But, for the moment, we’re going to pretend that not spending dough on stuff is just like spending dough on stuff.

Microsoft Woos Windows 8, Windows Phone Developers at Build 2012

Tricia Duryee in Enterprise on October 30, 2012 at 8:48 am PT

MIcrosoft gives third-party developers the hard sell on why they should be developing applications for the Windows 8 platform.

Macy’s Using Shopkick Mobile Rewards App Nationwide

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on July 18, 2012 at 6:00 am PT

A less expensive installation solution allows Shopkick to place its transmitters in existing retail speaker systems.

Internet-Only Bonobos Gets Cash and Rack Space From Nordstrom

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on April 12, 2012 at 8:54 am PT

Bonobos, the New York-based online clothing brand, says it has closed $16.4 million in new funding from Nordstrom and that it will start selling its pants at the high-end department store.

PayPal’s In-Store Payments System Hits Home Depot Stores Across U.S.

Lauren Goode in Commerce on February 28, 2012 at 11:18 am PT

After a test phase, online payments giant PayPal is rolling out its “offline” in-store payments system across the U.S.

An Honest-to-Goodness App Store You Can Walk Into

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 13, 2011 at 4:00 am PT

Nope, it’s not owned by Apple, Google or even Amazon.

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Copycat Apple Store Prompts China Investigation

Loretta Chao, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on July 25, 2011 at 9:50 am PT

Chinese authorities in the southwestern city of Kunming have launched a sweeping investigation of electronics stores after media reports said one retail outlet seemed to be copying Apple Inc.’s store format.

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Best Buy Will Sell Verizon iPhone at Launch

John Paczkowski in Mobile on February 2, 2011 at 11:00 am PT

If you’re planning on buying a Verizon iPhone on Feb. 10, Apple and Verizon retail stores aren’t your only option for an in-person purchase. Best Buy will sell the Verizon iPhone as well–from its main outlets as well as from Best Buy Mobile specialty stores. Pre-orders through Apple and Verizon begin tomorrow.