Ikea Accused of Hiring Detectives To Spy on Dissatisfied Customers
“Ikea is at the center of a spying investigation in France over allegations that it paid private detectives to snoop on workers and pry into the private lives of disgruntled customers who complained about late kitchen deliveries or faulty wardrobe parts.” [The Guardian]
PayPal Debuts Mobile-Payment Hardware
PayPal has become a household name in payments and now the company has created a product that enables consumers to swipe credit cards with their mobile phones. Dubbed PayPal Here, the product is aimed at small retailers. [Source: Wired]
Amazon to Offer $10 Gift Card for $5 Next Week
On Tuesday, March 20, Amazon will let consumers buy a $10 gift card for $5. The catch: They have to go to amazonlocal.com to redeem it. The card is good for any Amazon merchandise, though. The retailer is limiting buys to one per customer. [Source: Mashable]
