Ann Gehan

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Ann is a reporter covering e-commerce and retail for The Information. Previously, she covered retail, payments and fintech at Business Insider. Ann is a graduate of Duke University, where she studied political science, economics and journalism. Ann can be reached at [email protected], as well as through Twitter direct message @anngehan.

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Online Wine Retailer Winc Files Bankruptcy, Meta is Top Creditor

Winc is the latest online DTC company to struggle after going public.

Inflation-Hit Shoppers Boost Black Friday, Cyber Monday Sales

Shoppers still turned out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, although they may be more motivated by discounts this year as economic worries continue to loom.

Shopify Sees Bigger Black Friday Orders, More In-Store Sales Versus Last Year

Shopify sellers saw a 9% increase in the average Black Friday order price this year, up to $109.60. Despite the increase, sales volumes haven’t reached the same peak as 2021 as inflation continues to squeeze shoppers.

E-Commerce Tech Firm Rokt Hires New CFO, Eyes 2023 IPO

E-commerce marketing tech company Rokt has hired a new chief financial officer and added a veteran retail exec to its board as it continues to prepare for an IPO in late 2023.

Square Adds Business Credit Card

Square is launching a business credit card in partnership with Amex, putting it head to head with fintechs and payments giants that have been beefing up financial products for their customers.