To reduce friction for mobile payments for purchases such as scooter rides and clothing, Apple is teaming up with partners such as Bird scooters and the Bonobos clothing store. With the new function, special tags can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for...
Business trips can inspire entrepreneurs to create new lodging options. William Lucas was inspired to start Mint House based on his choices in finding a place to stay for work. Lucas, the company’s founder and CEO, opted to stay in hotels as opposed to a...
To pay for their retail purchases, some consumers are embracing mobile wallets — but adoption varies across different countries. While consumers in the United States haven’t entirely warmed to this payment method, shoppers in places such as China are leaping from cash to mobile without...
With the popularity of click-and-collect offerings in Europe, Amazon is rolling out the option for shoppers to pick up their packages from staffed counters at Italian and U.K. retailers. The eCommerce retailer is teaming up with Next Plc, and has forged similar partnerships with Giunti...
Amid headlines trumpeting trade wars, and drags to be felt on gross domestic product, one vertical in the U.S. stands out for vulnerability to tariff hikes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Most businesses, particularly new businesses, advertise their intention to be “different,” unique” or to “stand out from the crowd.” That is more or less to be expected, and those phrases come pre-loaded into the new business starter kit. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO), meatless burger maker Impossible Foods said it has notched a $300 million investment in its newest funding round. The raise by the firm, which is backed by celebrities like Katy Perry and Serena Williams, shows the increasing...
To provide a space for remote workers to be productive, entrepreneurs are connecting these consumers with restaurants that have empty seats to spare during the day. WorkChew, for instance, allows those who buy a day pass or a subscription to work out of selected restaurants...
As technology reshapes the way buyers access goods and services, consumer expectations are moving targets, and merchants that hope to survive can’t afford to fall behind. In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers...
