Business
Could Target Data Breach Be Just the Tip of the Iceberg?
Karen Datko on January 17, 2014
Multiple retailers reportedly are victims of the type of data breach detected at Target.
Be Careful If You’re Using Starbucks’ Mobile App
Karen Datko on January 17, 2014
A security expert has disclosed that the payment app could be easily compromised if your phone is stolen.
Target’s Data Breach May Affect 110 Million Customers
Allison Martin on January 10, 2014
The data breach at Target is much larger than the 40 million customers whose payment data was stolen during the holiday shopping season.
2 Mug Shot Websites Agree to Stop Charging for Removal of Photos
Allison Martin on January 10, 2014
The lawsuit settlement doesn’t apply to other websites that post the mug shots of people who’ve been arrested and then charge big bucks to take them down.
Fan Sues Over Exhorbitant Cost of Super Bowl Tickets
Allison Martin on January 8, 2014
The lawsuit questions how the NFL and its teams make Super Bowl tickets available. Are regular fans left out?
Velveeta May Be in Short Supply Before Super Bowl
Allison Martin on January 8, 2014
Planning to prepare queso dip for the Super Bowl? You may need to change your recipe. Here’s why.
Do UPS, FedEx Guarantee On-Time Delivery? Sometimes Not
Allison Martin on January 7, 2014
The big companies allow themselves an out when they guarantee on-time delivery. It’s not necessarily guaranteed during the holidays.
Iowa Teacher Loses 37 Pounds on McDonald’s Diet
Allison Martin on January 6, 2014
Could this man’s experiment change the way you look at fast food?
Lawsuit Claims Facebook Is Snooping in Private Messages
Allison Martin on January 3, 2014
The suit says Facebook is looking for links in the messages that could shed more light on users’ preferences. That’s information that marketers would like to know.
Target Says Some of Its Gift Cards Won’t Work at Checkout
Allison Martin on January 2, 2014
It’s more bad news for the discount retailer, two weeks after it acknowledged a massive data breach.
E-Book Services Let Writers Travel Into Readers’ Minds
Allison Martin on January 1, 2014
Two new e-book subscription services plan to offer data on reading patterns to authors.
American Express Ordered to Refund $59.5M for Credit Card Add-Ons
Allison Martin on December 27, 2013
American Express is the fourth credit card company to reach a major settlement with the federal government over the marketing of these types of products.
EHarmony’s New Enhanced Service Will Cost You $5,000
Allison Martin on December 27, 2013
Partly inspired by a new movie, online dating giant eHarmony is offering a much more personalized matchmaking service.
Why Your Christmas Present Didn’t Arrive on Time
Allison Martin on December 26, 2013
UPS and FedEx are in the hot seat over untimely holiday package deliveries, and some customers are angry.
Wireless Carriers Oppose Anti-Theft Feature for Smartphones
Allison Martin on December 27, 2013
Samsung developed a ‘kill switch’ feature for its smartphones and tablets, but U.S. wireless providers aren’t impressed. Here’s why.
Target’s Troubles Mount After Massive Security Breach
Allison Martin on December 24, 2013
Retail giant Target is in the hot seat following the security breach that leaked the credit or debit card information of 40 million shoppers.
Rage Against Customer Service Reps Is on the Increase
Allison Martin on December 26, 2013
Also on the rise is the amount of yelling and swearing customers are willing to unleash on company employees.
40 Million Target Customers May Be Victims of Security Breach
Allison Martin on December 20, 2013
The massive data breach began just as shoppers were gearing up for the frenzy of Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping.
Many Retailers Change Return Policies for the Holidays
Allison Martin on December 20, 2013
Do your favorite stores change their return policies for the holiday season? Some do, so you may want to check before you buy.
Can You Trust a ‘Made in America’ Label?
Karen Datko on December 13, 2013
The government doesn’t certify that “Made in America” claims on labels are true, so how can you tell if a product deserves to be called that?
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