Hasbro, the toy manufacturer, is echoing Barbie-maker Mattel in cautioning that the upcoming holiday season might be lackluster, reflecting a trend of cautious consumer spending during this crucial period for retailers. Demand within the toy industry has reportedly diminished following an initial pandemic-driven surge, as...
Chipotle is testing automated technology to boost the capacity and efficiency of its makelines for eCommerce orders, even as consumers shift away from its digital channels. The fast-casual giant, which has more than 3,300 locations across five countries, emphasized on a call with analysts Thursday...
Camping World has become the first dedicated camping and recreational vehicle (RV) supplies retailer to partner with Instacart for same-day delivery. This collaboration allows Camping World customers to access nearly 1,800 products for same-day delivery through the Instacart app and website, the companies said in a Thursday (Oct....
While “Just Walk Out”-style checkout remains quite new to most consumers, and may not be for everyone, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that a significant portion of shoppers are open to the payment method, creating an opportunity for grocers looking to lower their labor costs. By the...
Automotive parts eCommerce platform RevolutionParts is working with Walmart GoLocal to expand same-day delivery. The collaboration, announced Thursday (Oct. 26), is part of what RevolutionParts calls its growing suite of delivery offerings, RP Shipping, which offers parts buyers and sellers greater flexibility in how they send and receive parts. “We’re focused...
Singapore-based multicurrency digital wallet provider YouTrip raised $50 million in a Series B funding round. The firm will use the capital to launch new products and features, invest in technology and expand into new markets, YouTrip said in a Thursday (Oct. 26) blog post. “The...
Agora, a platform for real-time engagement application programming interfaces (APIs), has announced the wide availability of its technology to power livestream shopping experiences. The company’s solution enables brands, marketplaces and platforms to easily build live shoppable experiences, Agora said in a Thursday (Oct. 26) press release....
Pathward and TabaPay announced an expanded partnership to enhance Pathward’s suite of faster payments solutions. The collaboration aims to empower FinTech firms, merchants and platforms with faster payments nationwide, catering to consumer expectations, the companies said in a Thursday (Oct. 26) press release. The expanded...
Fully autonomous rides are now available to Uber customers in Phoenix via a partnership of the ride-hailing platform and Waymo. Starting Thursday (Oct. 26), Uber customers in Phoenix who request a ride on the app may have the opportunity to experience Waymo Driver self-driving car...
