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January 02, 2025
Global Live Events Industry Focuses on Biometrics in 2025

Biometrics are increasingly being adopted for use at sports and other live events. The technology is being used to enhance ticketing, credentialing, and sales of concessions, merchandise and alcohol, BiometricUpdate.com...


December 19, 2024
Indian Antitrust Body Raids Alcohol Giants Amid Price Collusion Probe

The offices of prominent alcohol producers Pernod Ricard and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) were targeted in surprise antitrust raids by India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) as part of an...


December 12, 2024
FTC Files Suit Against Liquor Giant Southern Glazer’s Over Discount...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Southern Glazer’s, the nation’s largest liquor distributor, accusing the company of granting exclusive discounts to large retailers, a...


December 02, 2024
44% of UK Consumers Plan to Use Digital Wallets Beyond...

In recent years, digital wallets have become an essential tool for making online payments, but their uses are quickly expanding. In the U.K., nearly half of consumers (44%) expect to...


November 27, 2024
Making Sense of the Patchwork of U.S. State Consumer Privacy...

California was the first state to enact comprehensive consumer privacy legislation in 2018.  Since then, 19 other states have done so, but have added to or subtracted from California’s approach. ...


November 25, 2024
ID.me Valued at $1.8 Billion Following Tender Offer

ID.me has reportedly been valued at $1.8 billion following a tender offer. That’s up from $1.73 billion two years ago, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Nov. 25), citing a source familiar with the matter....


November 23, 2024
Digital Wallets Gain Traction: Nearly Half of US Consumers Tap...

In the U.S., digital wallets have become popular for everyday transactions, yet their full potential remains largely untapped. While smartphones are everywhere, and digital wallets are growing in accessibility, American...


November 18, 2024
Instacart Offers Members an ‘Express Lane’ for $0 Holiday Deliveries

Instacart has introduced “Express Lane,” a holiday-themed perk for Instacart+ members. Announced Monday (Nov. 18), Express Lane gives members zero-dollar delivery minimums on grocery and retail orders of $10, what the...


November 12, 2024
Instacart CEO: Retailer Integrations Streamline Shopping, Drive Growth

Instacart’s expansion of retailer integrations and the implementation of advanced technology have streamlined the shopping experience, providing convenience, savings and higher engagement, CEO Fidji Simo noted Tuesday (Nov. 12) during...