After yesterday’s breaking story about Shoplifting From American Apparel‘s Tao Lin being so broke that he was selling everything he owned, we heard encouraging news from the author. Having to wait on his advance for his next book and check from teaching at Sarah Lawrence has made Mr. Lin rely on the kindness of strangers…some of whom don’t even want anything in return. Read More
PayPal has popped up in Tribeca with its “PayPal Shopping Showcase,” a pop-up store that’s not exactly a “store.”
The San Jose-based online payment company moved into an 8,000-square-foot ground floor space at 147 Hudson Street Oct. 3. The building, known for its open space and towering windows, was an ideal location for the online money exchange company to introduce retailers to new technology the firm hopes to introduce in 2012, said Jamie Patricio, a PayPal spokeswoman. Read More
