Getting a foothold in the flower business is not easy for any entrepreneur. The $60-billion-a-year industry is dominated by a few incredibly well-known incumbents, most notably Teleflora, 1-800 Flowers and FTD, the biggest player in the game for more than 100 years. Get the Full Story Complete the...
The era of robotic furniture is upon us, or it will be in 2020, if IKEA’s partnership with Ori to bring robotic furniture to the market pans out as planned. Hong Kong and Japan’s tiny apartment spaces will be the first intended targets for pieces...
It’s not enough to just be a retailer these days, it seems. Digital ads are also part of the process — at least that’s the story coming from recent developments involving major merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
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Avis Car Rental is making it easier for customers to separate business from leisure expenses when renting vehicles. 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...
Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent has led a funding round in U.K. open banking startup TrueLayer. 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,...
The rise of the gig worker has shaken up the talent pool, with some far-reaching consequences — particularly as it relates to employment regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) readies to implement sweeping changes in accounting standards, the agency’s top accounting role has been left vacant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
A group of 14 banks, led by UBS, is eyeing blockchain for trade settlement use across borders in a process that uses tokens. Elsewhere, blockchain is gaining traction in efforts to boost supply chain efficiencies across pharma and other verticals.
