Lyft will “significantly reduce” the size of its workforce next week. The company did not specify the number of employees who will be affected, instead saying they will be notified about their employment status Thursday (April 27). All offices will be closed that day, and...
Walmart’s online grocery sales growth could take a toll on the rest of the business. The megaretailer, the largest grocer in the world, shared in its 2023 Annual Report, released Thursday (April 20), that the rise in eGrocery sales could negatively impact the company’s ability to drive sales...
SAP plans to add generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other AI tools to its offerings. The enterprise application software company is working with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and plans to launch use cases that include that generative AI model next month, Reuters reported Friday (April 21). “We...
As consumers shift from supermarkets to eCommerce channels, Procter & Gamble is driving digital sales. The consumer packaged goods (CPG) giant shared on a call with analysts Friday (April 21) discussing its third-quarter 2023 financial results that it is turning its focus toward promoting its...
Amazon has launched a private-sector partnership working to stop the sale of counterfeit goods. The new Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX) allows participating stores to share information about counterfeiters to help all industry participants identify and stop counterfeiters who might try to use their services, Amazon said...
Pinterest is reportedly losing some advertising clients as brands look for measurable results. With brands concerned about the direction of the economy and reducing costs, they are looking to direct their ad spend toward marketing channels to which they can better attribute sales, ModernRetail reported...
Just last month, Gap reflected on a year of struggle, with numerous net losses, bloated inventory levels and a search for a permanent CEO. In the wake of these challenges, the retailer has been exploring strategies to regain momentum and reconnect with consumers. As part of...
Without much fanfare, Walmart unveiled a new edition of its Google TV stick with updated specs and a revamped remote, competing directly with Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. While the competition for TV sticks probably won’t determine the fate of these two retail giants, the new...
Despite instant settlement, lower fees and fraud protection, open banking payment rails in the U.K. are lagging in adoption. New payment option providers such as Boodil, which layers on a rewards program, are hoping to accelerate use. — Harry Luscombe hears it all the time...
