One might assume the hardest part of building a product to disrupt the traditional sunscreen industry would be actually formulating a new brand of sunscreen. Particularly if one’s goal is to make it free of oxybenzone and parabens — two of the more common preservatives...
Amid the slew of real estate startups coming to market, with any number of approaches in changing the way real estate transactions are made, there are also new initiatives to change the way homes function. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
To make the clothing industry more inclusive of children with disabilities, major fashion brands are debuting adaptive clothing lines. Tommy Hilfiger, Target and Zappos have all launched these types of lines in recent years, while Kohl’s is the latest retailer to do so, CNBC reported....
The platform economy is being transformed by an increased demand for faster payments bolstered by mobile usage, according to the latest Payments and the Platform Economy Playbook. It’s also accommodating changing customer expectations for personalized and customized offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Cash flow management can be a conundrum for any business, large or small. But when SMB suppliers land a contract with a large corporate buyer, they are often forced to accept whichever payment terms and habits that customer imposes upon the buyer-supplier relationship, and unfortunately,...
Tokyo Shoko Research, a Japan-based commercial database, has signed an agreement with SAP Ariba in the latter’s effort to strengthen its supply chain risk mitigation offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is ramping up its efforts to promote faster payments to small suppliers in the wine industry, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
China’s banking regulator is introducing stricter requirements on banks and insurance institutions that provide supply chain financial solutions in an effort to curb fraud, according to China Daily reports last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Ticket sellers want to get paid instantly and without any surprise fees. But marketplaces that can’t do that risk alienating sellers, says Brett Goldberg, CEO of TickPick. In the latest Payments and the Platform Economy Playbook, Goldberg discusses how instant payments and a simplified, transparent...