Some entrepreneurs start companies based on experiences with their own pets. DogSpot Co-Founder and CEO Chelsea Brownridge, for instance, began her company because of her dog Winston. While she likes to get him out of the house as much as possible, there were times when she...
To make life easier for their customers, many businesses are adopting the subscription business model. From consumer goods and hardware to eCommerce and internet of things (IoT), innovators are allowing shoppers to have products and offerings regularly delivered to them. Get the Full Story Complete...
With the potential for the adoption of online shopping, analysts are optimistic about Jumia Technologies Inc.’s future and have found positive tailwinds for growth. While eCommerce penetration is approximately 20 percent for China, it is reportedly much lower in Africa at only roughly 0.5 percent...
The online checkout process can make or break the shopping experience. Cart abandonment is common and costly. 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...
Human resources and payroll solutions provider The Mint Corporation issued a press release on Tuesday (May 7), notifying investors that the trading of its shares on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange has been halted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Rental car company Hertz is suing some of its former executives after a $16 million settlement of financial accounting violations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Starbucks seeks to track its supply chain with a bit more transparency through blockchain, from farm to cup. Meanwhile, the Monetary Authority of Singapore sees potential through the use of blockchain for cross-border payments.
Record levels of corporate debt in the U.S. have caught the attention of the Federal Reserve. According to Reuters on Tuesday (May 7), the Fed released its latest financial stability report and warned that U.S. share prices are “elevated,” while pointing to “historically high” corporate debt...
A lawsuit filed this week by Gas Pos, a fuel station point-of-sale startup, is accusing fleet card company FLEETCOR of anticompetitive behavior and adding to the growing controversy over fees associated with processing and using fleet cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
