As grocers fight for survival and dominance in the age of Amazon, Kroger is testing connected devices with the help of Microsoft. The retailer plans to pilot technology products using Microsoft’s Azure platform at two stores, one in Ohio and one in Washington. Kroger is seeking to bring...
Entrepreneurs are constantly solving problems, and those challenges often come out of personal experiences. Kevin Vanderwarker, who co-founded dining recommendation platform Taste, traveled across the country for a number of jobs over the years and found it difficult to discover a good place to eat...
After 126 years in business as an iconic American retailer, Sears Holdings has reportedly turned down a bid by Chairman Eddie Lampert to help it stay open. But Lampert’s hedge fund, ESL Investments, reportedly wants to challenge the decision per unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation, CNBC reported. Get the...
Supply chains continue to lag in digitization and technology adoption, with hurdles often relating to the costs, lack of understanding, or implementation difficulties associated with new tools. But a new report from American Shipper, sponsored by US Bank and Amber Road, reveals the collaboration required...
Australian alternative small business lender Prospa is hoping to start the new year off right, announcing that the company will adhere to the industry’s co-called Code of Lending Practice, a voluntary code for alternative lenders to promote fair terms and customer protections. Get the Full...
Credit data company FICO has secured five new patents related to fraud, artificial intelligence and analytics technologies, according to StreetInsider reports on Monday (Jan. 7). That brings the total patents now owned by FICO to 192, with 93 additional patents pending, reports said. Get the...
The fallout from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China is likely to be felt on both sides, with analysts expecting the economic impact to reach billions of dollars. Recent analysis from Reuters noted the pressure being felt, in particular, by the agriculture and technology sectors,...
In the U.K., it turns out that even some of the most vocal critics of late payments … pay late. Will a traffic light system put the brakes on late payers in the region? Elsewhere, Jet Airways hopes its plan to reduce vendor payments takes...
Top corporates and banks in India are reportedly testing out the use of cryptocurrency to pay vendors and move money between subsidiaries, said the The Economic Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
