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Ridesharing
Lyft’s CEO Shakeup Hints at Need to Think More Like Uber
March 28, 2023

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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Give Walmart Shoppers a Low-Cost Grocery Alternative
March 28, 2023

Consumers are already bracing for another year of higher food prices, with U.S. shoppers continuing to seek deals and trading quality for quantity. While Walmart has so far benefited from this shifting consumer behavior, a possible mega-merger could change all that. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
Compt Adds Expense Management to Employee Reimbursement Platform
March 28, 2023

Compt has added expense management to its employee reimbursement platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

eCommerce
McCormick Leverages D2C to Meet Demand for Novelty and Convenience
March 28, 2023

McCormick & Company is using D2C to test flavors that could draw new customers into the fold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Delivery
Gopuff Seeks Help From Uber and DoorDash
March 28, 2023

Gopuff has apparently turned to competitors for assistance in filling a delivery driver shortage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Retail
Online Search Volume for Return Policies in UK Leaps 247%
March 28, 2023

British consumers are searching for information about return policies as more retailers begin charging fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

eCommerce
Alibaba Divides Kingdom Into Six Pieces
March 28, 2023

Alibaba Group is splitting into six pieces with plans to take these new businesses public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retail
Does Livestream Shopping Have a Future? 
March 28, 2023

HSN and QVC both pioneered the concept of live, televised shopping, enabling customers to witness product demonstrations and make purchases in real time. Traditionally popular with consumers between the ages of 35 and 64, the concept has gained popularity among a much younger cohort, especially...

Retail
Luxury Brands Take eBay Style Pricing Model for Test Drive
March 28, 2023

“Not for you — for everyone,” that’s Telfar’s tagline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...