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UCWeb Plans To Build eCommerce Service
September 06, 2019

In the months to come, Alibaba subsidiary UCWeb intends to roll out an eCommerce service in India. UCWeb is known for its popular mobile browser, UC Browser, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Uber Tests Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery ‘Super App’ In India
September 06, 2019

In a move that allows users in India to choose Eats or Rides with equal visibility, Uber has reportedly begun experimenting with an interface that brings together ride-hailing and food delivery. The drive to make Eats as visible as Rides comes after discussions to sell...

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Olo, SessionM Partner On QSR Loyalty Offers
September 05, 2019

SessionM, a customer loyalty and engagement platform, has teamed up with food ordering platform Olo for new loyalty and discount offers within Olo, according to a release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Luxury Retail Finds New Avenues As Brick-And-Mortar Fades
September 05, 2019

Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Personalizing Vitamin Subscriptions For Better Self-Care
September 05, 2019

With the wellness industry worth $4.2 trillion in one recent count, innovators are tapping into the subscription business model to offer products and services aimed at keeping consumers in good shape (and good spirits). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Target Punts Tariff Costs To Suppliers To Minimize Consumer Impact
September 05, 2019

To minimize the impact of tariffs on consumer goods from China, Target is reportedly telling its suppliers to handle tariff costs. The retailer, along with other store chains, have warned the government in the past that shoppers would be on the hook through increased prices,...

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Making Marketplaces For Experiences
September 04, 2019

Millennials, the conventional wisdom goes, are far more into experiences than they are into buying things. Some of that, according to Joshua Becker, who authors the blog Becoming Minimalist, is actually just a new statement of an ongoing issue in American society. One of the recurring...

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Porsche Debuts Taycan Electric Sports Car
September 04, 2019

To debut its inaugural all-electric sports car, the Taycan, Porsche selected a Chinese wind farm, a German solar site and Niagara Falls. The unveiling was to occur at simultaneous events in three markets, where the car was to be basked in visuals of sustainable power,...

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From Beer To Snack Bars: Using eCommerce To Upcycle Food
September 04, 2019

When ReGrained Chief Grain Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder Daniel Kurzrock began brewing his own beer, he found that he was wasting food. He was using about a pound of grain for every six-pack of beer he made, which added up. And he thought he could do better...