B2B transactions play an undeniably crucial in role in shaping the global economy. And increasingly, technical innovations play an undeniably crucial role in shaping B2B payments. “What makes B2B payments such a great market is the presence of true white space, which is rare in...
Change comes slowly first, and then all at once, as the adage goes. And that’s certainly true for the ongoing and remarkable advancements in the business-to-business (B2B) payments space. “There has been so much innovation … we’ve seen a proliferation of so many different payment...
The realm of payments authentication is undergoing a shift. In today’s digital era, where convenience meets security and organizations and individuals alike no longer need to make a trade-off between the two, legacy methods of authentication are increasingly giving way to a more intuitive, seamless...
“Trust, in the digital age,” Doriel Abrahams, head of risk in the U.S. at Forter, told PYMNTS, “is a lot different than it used to be.” Gone are the days where commerce was done in person, where someone behind the counter knew you and your...
Walgreens is taking a new approach to online delivery by utilizing its network of physical stores. The pharmacy giant recently closed a warehouse dedicated to eCommerce orders, signaling its commitment to using its 8,700 stores as both retail outlets and fulfillment centers, The Wall Street Journal...
When it comes to online grocery, PYMNTS Intelligence indicates, millennials lead the way. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study “How the World Does Digital: Daily Digital Engagement Hits New Heights” drew from a survey of more than 17,500 consumers in 11 markets that account...
Online pet supplies retailer Chewy has recently undergone a round of layoffs, impacting over 200 employees across multiple locations. The layoffs include roles in human resources (HR), recruiting, data and business intelligence, TechCrunch reported Tuesday (Nov. 14). They include some directors and higher managers. Chewy spokesperson Diane Pelkey told the media...
Meal kit company HelloFresh is now in the last-mile delivery business. The company announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that its company-managed fleet is now operating in 19 major metropolitan areas. “Operating its own fleet of nearly 500 vans allows HelloFresh to reduce transit times and leads to a better end-to-end...
Smart shopping carts are expanding to more grocery chains, even as those that try to rely solely on the technology for self-checkout are finding that many consumers would rather stick with more traditional methods. Take, for instance, French grocery giant Carrefour. A2Z Smart Technologies Corp’s flagship smart...
