1. Media & Marketing

Facebook gets into cloud gaming

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

Facebook is about to become the latest technology powerhouse to move into cloud gaming. The site’s focus will be entirely on mobile gaming. The social giant’s service will only be available on Android devices. Facebook claims that Apple’s terms of service are too restrictive.

View Original Article
Member since
RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline reporting. Each business morning, our editors post timely topics worthy of commentary by the RetailWire BrainTrust panel of industry experts and general readership. The results are virtual round tables of industry opinion and advice covering the most dynamic trends and issues affecting the retailing industry. https://retailwire.com/
Do you like RetailWire's articles? Follow on social!
No Comments
Leave a comment Cancel
Comments to: Facebook gets into cloud gaming

    More from RetailWire

    1. Channel: Delivery

    Instacart cofounder leaving the company

    Apporva Mehta cofounded Instacart, ran the company as CEO and then became its executive chairman. He is now leaving the grocery delivery platform. “Since I transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman a year ago, I realized that I want to pursue a new mission and I want to do it with the same singular focus […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Associates & Employees

    Chick-fil-A gets fine for food-for-pay labor violations

    The Labor Department has fined a Hendersonville, N.C., Chick-fil-A location for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act for giving workers meal vouchers instead of legal tender. The location also employed underage workers for the same task — directing customers through the drive-thru. The location has been directed to pay $6,450 in penalties and back-pay […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Department & Category

    California passes bill to protect fast-food workers

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will create a 10-person council that will set minimum wage and workplace safety standards for fast-food establishments in the state. The law, which was opposed by groups that said it singled out the fast-food industry, may lead to higher prices for consumers or result in companies […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Corporate Strategy

    Save A Lot names new CEO

    Leon Bergmann has been named chief executive officer at Save A Lot. Mr. Bergmann, who will take over from acting CEO Craig Heckert in March, has over two decades experience working in the grocery industry including stops at Sherwood Food Distributors, Unified Grocers, SuperValu and C&S Holdings. View Original Article Dept. Grocery Executives United Natural […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Associates & Employees

    Amazon giving huge pay raises to white collar staff

    Amazon.com is more than doubling its maximum base pay for corporate and tech workers from $160,000 a year to $350,000 in an effort to recruit top talent and reduce turnover among its current employees. View Original Article Associates Amazon Technology & Innovation RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Associates & Employees

    Workers say that four-day week works for them

    The UK is engaged in a massive experiment to test four-day work weeks. Lisa Gilbert, a lending services manager at Charity Bank, is one of the thousands participating in the test. “I can really enjoy my weekend now because I’ve got my Friday for my chores and my other bits and pieces or… if I […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Operations & Supply Chain

    Freight railroad strike would disrupt the U.S. supply chain

    Officials from the Biden administration are racing to help freight railroad workers and their employers find common ground for a new labor contract. The two parties have failed to reach an agreement during a 30-day “cooling off” period put in place by the federal government. “All parties need to stay at the table, bargain in […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Associates & Employees

    Florida law would let workers sue over racial sensitivity training

    Legislation that would restrict how issues of race are discussed in the workplace has been passed by Florida’s Republican-dominated state Senate. If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, workers would be able to sue employers for discussing the historical context of issues around race. View Original Article Associates RetailWire Member since October 25, […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Associates & Employees

    Macy’s to hire more than 41K workers for the holidays

    Macy’s plans to add more than 41,000 full- and part-time workers heading into the upcoming Christmas selling season. The retailer said it was looking to fill positions at its namesake chain, supply chain locations and call centers as well as those at Bloomingdale’s and Blue Mercury. View Original Article Operations & Supply Chain Holiday & […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Trends & External Forces

    Firework prices have doubled since pandemic began

    There was a shortage of fireworks in 2020 and 2021. Supply shortages are no longer a problem, but consumers will be shelling out way more to get less this Independence Day. “I would say from 2019 till ‘22, items’ [costs] have at least doubled,” said Bruce Zoldan, president and CEO of Phantom Fireworks. View Original […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Trends & External Forces

    Inflation will account for holiday dollar sales increases

    The National Retail Federation expects sales during November and December to increase between six and eight percent year-over-year. The forecast, which does not include auto dealers, gas stations or restaurants, is an indication that unit volume will be seen to have decreased once inflation is factored in. NRF CEO Matthew Shay said that consumers are […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Shopper & Customer

    Consumers cut discretionary spending

    Rising prices have forced consumers to tighten their belts, and that means that sales of products such as barbecue kits and candles are falling off. “People are cutting back across the board. They’re driving less, they’re spending proportionately less at the grocery store. And they’re getting rid of subscriptions they don’t need,” said Yahya Mokhtarzada, […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Stores & Formats

    NRF spotlights 10 NYC stores that point to retail’s future

    With help from Ray Ehscheid of the Retail Design Institute, the National Retail Federation released a list of New York City stores that offer “a chance to peek into the future as it’s being created in one of the world’s great retail centers.” The ten: Tiffany Next Door; Vacheron Constantin Boutique; Manolo Blahnik New York City; […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Holiday & Events

    Postal service is ready to deliver for the holidays

    The U.S. Postal service says it has the staffing and necessary resources to meet shipping demand during the Christmas holiday season. “Last year, for a variety of reasons, we were overwhelmed and were not able to meet the demands of the nation,” said Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. “We are ready, so send us your packages […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Media & Marketing

    UK regulator investigating fake Amazon and Google reviews

    The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK believes that Amazon.com and Google are not doing enough to keep away fake product reviews. The antitrust regulator is not sure, however, whether either company has done anything illegal by not being more aggressive in their efforts to only publish legitimate reviews. Amazon claims to have put […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Shopper & Customer

    National brands increase promos to fight off store brands

    Major consumer packaged goods brands are increasing sales promotions to keep consumers from trading down to private label alternatives. View Original Article Owned Brands (Private Label) Consumers Marketing: Trade RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Restaurants

    McD’s expands Krispy Kreme pilot to more restaurants

    McDonald’s is expanding its test of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to around 160 of its restaurants in the Louisville and Lexington, KY, areas. The pilot began in October with Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts being sold in nine McDonald’s in Louisville. View Original Article Restaurants RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Grocery
    2. Department & Category
    3. Trends & External Forces
    4. Stores & Formats

    Kroger offering rapid COVID-19 antibody tests at all its pharmacies

    Kroger announced that it will make FDA-authorized COVID-19 antibody tests available to customers at all of its stores with pharmacies. The tests, which cost $25, typically provide results within 15 minutes. The tests will let Kroger’s customers know if they have previously been infected and assist clinicians in understanding the long-term affects of the virus. […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Associates & Employees

    Amazon warehouse workers begin voting on union

    The U.S. National Labor Relations Board has received more than 3,200 ballots from employees at Amazon.com’s warehouse in Bessemer, AL. The facility, which employs 5,800 workers, is the site of a labor organizing drive by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. View Original Article Associates Amazon Operations & Supply Chain RetailWire Member since October […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Department: Consumer Durables

    Nike, on improved inventory picture, beats expectations, triggers Wall Street rally

    Optimistic quarterly reports from two of Wall Street’s bellwethers, Nike and Fedex, sent the Dow up over 500 points yesterday. Nike indicated that the brand had made progress in moving out overabundant inventory and handily beat analysts’ forecasts with earnings of 85 cents per share (vs. 64 cents expected) and revenue of $13.32 billion (vs. […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    Next