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Einride Presses The Pedal On Autonomous Delivery
October 10, 2019

The (delivery) robots are coming fast, and seem poised to take over the world. 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...

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Top News In Payments: Credit Card Interest Rates Approach Record Levels; WhatsApp Pay India’s Rollout...
October 10, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, average interest rates on credit cards are approaching record levels. Also, the rollout of WhatsApp Pay in India may be held back by data processing regulations. And the Libra Association’s member firms are slated to meet on Monday (Oct....

eCommerce
Shopify Launches Retailer-Focused Gig Marketplace
October 10, 2019

Retailers trying to scale their businesses can now get expert help from a new Shopify platform that connects merchants with skilled professionals, Shopify announced in a press release on Thursday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

eCommerce
Online Shopping Drives Up Rent For Warehouses
October 10, 2019

As eCommerce grows and the push for speedier delivery escalates, companies are seeking smaller warehouses and industrial space near major cities, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Athleisure 2.0 And Standing Out With (CBD) Innovation
October 10, 2019

Athleisure is a large and growing market. As of 2016, the industry generated around $46 billion in U.S. sales, and by next year that figure is widely forecast to hit $83 billion in the U.S. and $360 billion worldwide. That is slightly more than the...

eCommerce
Ingenico Partners With Alipay, WeChat Pay To Enable Mobile Payments In China
October 10, 2019

Global payments firm Ingenico Group is launching a suite of payment methods to help eCommerce firms operating in China, the company announced in a press release on Thursday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Dollar General Works On Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store Feature
October 10, 2019

In a move that could help the retailer bring in a younger demographic, Dollar General Corp. is in the process of making it possible for shoppers to buy products online and pick them up at a store near them. The retailer has a mobile app feature that...

Retail
As NBA Drama Plays Out In China, Retailers Push Forward
October 10, 2019

The last few days has brought new retail news from China, as the NBA tries to keep hold of its commerce presence in that country after controversy involving the protest in Hong Kong. But that’s not all that’s going on with retail in China, where...

Retail
H&M Becomes Majority Owner In Sellpy
October 10, 2019

With a move that follows the fashion retailer’s efforts to become fully circular and support its global expansion, H&M Group has taken a majority stake in Sellpy. The group began investing in the re-commerce business in 2015 and has invested roughly US$5.07m (SEK50m) via its...