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Statement from Connected Commerce Council President Jake Ward Regarding DOJ’s “Shockingly Un-American” Antitrust Suit
WASHINGTON, DC (October 20, 2020): Connected Commerce Council (3C) President Jake Ward released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice filing an antitrust lawsuit against Google. “The Justice Department’s antitrust investigation of Google – and now its lawsuit – is political theatre under the guise of protecting market integrity. It is shockingly…

Mr. October or Mr. Whiff? Chairman Cicilline Strikes Out on Long-Awaited Antitrust Report
It was Game Seven in the World Series of Antitrust, and all eyes were on Rep. David Cicilline as he strolled up to the plate. Fourteen months of interviews, millions of documents reviewed, and multiple hearings had Silicon Valley and regulators around the world holding their collective breath. But instead of coming up big in…

Digital Safety Net Provides Pandemic Protection for NY Small Businesses
Months into the coronavirus pandemic, much of New York’s small business community remains in disarray. Canceled events and mandatory shutdowns have...

Amazon Prime Day boosts small business shopping, too
Amazon’s annual shopping bonanza known as Prime Day begins Tuesday. Though, not everyone is excited: Campaign groups have urged shoppers to instead spend cash...

First things first: The digital safety net for SMBs post-COVID
85% of SMBs say COVID-19 made them rethink their approach to digital tools. Why it’s important: SMBs that are using digital tools, technology services and have...

How small retailers are doing Amazon Prime Day amid Covid-19 pandemic
Amazon’s annual two-day Prime Day sales event kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 13 after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the event for months. For the more than...

Letter: Small businesses must go digital to survive
Many Utah small business owners are still struggling to find their balance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, we live in an age of technology and...

Upcoming Amazon Prime Day shines light on national, local e-commerce
E-commerce mega-retailer Amazon will commemorate Prime Day this week, and for the first time, Tulsa’s workforce will play a significant role. About 3,000...

Opinion: Philly coffee roaster uses digital tools to push through the pandemic — and find new community
The common Vietnamese phrase “đi uống cà phê,” means “Let’s get coffee.” But it’s not just about the drink. The phrase signifies something deeper...
