Prepared food vendors are finding a new way to distribute their meals, turning to unattended retail to bring fresh food to on-the-go customers. The reason? Consumers visiting a new area might have a hard time finding a place to pick up a healthy meal. Get...
Instagram is stepping up its efforts to bring commerce onto its social media network. The platform is rolling out features that include a new shopping channel within its “Explore” tab, where consumers can see posts from brands they currently follow, as well as other recommended...
Walmart is energizing its Jet.com engines to power the online eCommerce site that it acquired two years ago. To get more millennials on board, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is rolling out offerings designed to attract younger, well-to-do consumes in urban areas. Get the Full Story...
Amazon has launched a diaper brand called Earth + Eden, a premium brand that reportedly will compete with similar products from the likes of The Honest Company. Amazon is marketing the product to appeal to consumers who want “sustained, high performing products” that are not...
Coca-Cola is taking a close look at the cannabis drinks market, which uses the non-psychoactive chemical in marijuana to make wellness drinks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Pilots often have empty seats, and travelers may be happy to fill them instead of driving to their destinations. Air travel marketplace Blackbird is seeking to play matchmaker and bring the sharing economy model to the skies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Amazon Go has launched another store, this time in the Windy City. 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 Today. By...
Far from its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart is seeking to deliver stronger omnichannel offerings internationally. The retailer recently announced that it was acquiring online marketplace Cornershop Inc., which offers crowdsourced on-demand delivery in Chile and Mexico. Through the service, consumers can order goods from...
With unemployment at new lows, staffing has become a challenge for retail companies. Retailers had 757,000 job openings in July, which is roughly 100,000 more than they had a year before, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
