In the midst of the retail digital transformation, the industry is growing concerned over a potentially dangerous newly proposed tax. Following Speaker Ryan's Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) proposal at the beginning of this year, many retailers have outwardly expressed concerns. As time wears on, the National Retail Federation is getting into the conversation with a formal letter to Congress urging it to not pass the tax as it could negatively impact the entire retail industry.  Read More...

Publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal may finally get their wish: Facebook is mulling a metered paywall for content published through its Instant Articles product. Instant Articles are posted natively to Facebook rather than linking back to publishers' sites, which helps with load times — but with many news outlets relying on digital subscriptions to drive revenue, the something-for-nothing model isn't doing it, no matter how fast the stories load. Read More...

The Art Of Business In The Online Art Marketplace

While many marketplaces have made themselves right at home on the internet, the art world has lagged behind. Who would be crazy enough to buy artwork online, sight-unseen? Certainly no serious collector. Yet as public acceptance of eCommerce continues to grow, it has become clear that, yes, even fine art can sell on the internet. Online art marketplace Artsy has been proving this point over and over since 2009 – most recently with a $50 million funding round. Read More...