Amazon Turns To Manufacturers For ‘Exclusive’ Brands
Amazon Turns To Manufacturers For ‘Exclusive’ Brands
October 08, 2018  |  Retail

Amazon is taking a new approach to its brands, extending beyond its AmazonBasics and other private-label lines: The retailer is rolling out brands that are...

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MyPeople On Gigging With Marketplace Points
MyPeople On Gigging With Marketplace Points
October 08, 2018  |  Retail

For every Thumbtack or TaskRabbit, there are smaller gig economy marketplaces that aim to provide a community feel and to tap into skillsets that aren’t...

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Thrive Market Stays Competitive In Grocery Segment
Thrive Market Stays Competitive In Grocery Segment
October 08, 2018  |  Retail

Eating unhealthy food has a host of downsides: It shortens people’s lives, saps their energy and puts them at greater risk for things like heart...

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Consumers Seek Backpacks And Duffel Bags As Alternatives To Handbags
Consumers Seek Backpacks And Duffel Bags As Alternatives To Handbags
October 08, 2018  |  Retail

Sales of women’s handbags dropped by 8 percent from 2016 to 2017, reaching $7 billion, while sales of backpacks and duffel bags have been on the...

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Today In Data: Keeping Hold Of The Slippery Digital Consumer 
Today In Data: Keeping Hold Of The Slippery Digital Consumer 
October 08, 2018  |  Today In Data

The good news about modern digital customers, particularly younger ones, is their consistent willingness to try new things, such as new stores and new delivery experiences. Novelty has...

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Data Dive, Columbus Edition: Square, PayPal And One Brave Bank Teller
Data Dive, Columbus Edition: Square, PayPal And One Brave Bank Teller
October 08, 2018  |  Data Dive

Today is Columbus Day, a celebration of Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of Americas 526 years ago. The “discovery” is in quotes for three reasons. First, Christopher...

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Koble Reflects On What Trade Disputes Mean For B2B Matchmaking
Koble Reflects On What Trade Disputes Mean For B2B Matchmaking
October 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Understanding who one is doing business with is the first step to mitigating a myriad of risks, including non-compliance, non-payment, violated contracts and more. For...

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Facebook Faces Billions In Possible GDPR Fines
Facebook Faces Billions In Possible GDPR Fines
October 08, 2018  |  Regulation

The impact of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) continues to take shape roughly five months after taking effect, and Facebook could be on the...

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Key Areas Of SMB Finance Show Need For Improvement
Key Areas Of SMB Finance Show Need For Improvement
October 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The latest rundown of small business (SMB) finance research uncovers key areas for improvement: Younger small business owners are more often relying on personal credit...

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