competition

  • U.S. Proposes New Rule to Shed Light on Concert Ticket Junk Fees

    U.S. Proposes New Rule to Shed Light on Concert Ticket Junk Fees

    From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to Airbnbs in an expensive city, junk fees are everywhere and ruining our attempts to have fun. The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that would force businesses like ticket marketplaces and hotels to clearly list all the fees they’ll wind up charging customers. The FTC announced the…


  • How to Spot a Fake Amazon Prime Day Deal

    How to Spot a Fake Amazon Prime Day Deal

    Amazon will be throwing a lot of Prime Day deals at consumers over the next 48 hours, but it turns out not every “deal” offers as big a discount as it claims. Sure, the sticker might say 50% off, but price history is a volatile thing: If a product is advertised as 50% off the…


  • Ford Wants To Compete With Tesla, But Its Dealers Are Getting In The Way

    Ford Wants To Compete With Tesla, But Its Dealers Are Getting In The Way

    Ford Motor Company is serious about offering more electric cars in its lineup. The Ford Mustang Mach-E and the upcoming F-150 Lightning are impressive products. However, the company’s approach to actually selling these products is leaving some customers frustrated and looking elsewhere. While short-term sales seem good right now, the long-term impact may not be.