April 26, 2024
Bipa 007- Biometric Privacy Laws or License to Kill Businesses
The uses for biometric information are fascinating, but the consequences are frightening. Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act is the most robust biometric privacy legislation in the country. It is a...
April 25, 2024
Robo-Forklifts Rev Up Walmart’s Warehouses
In Walmart’s sprawling distribution centers, a quiet change is underway. The retail behemoth is preparing to deploy a fleet of 19 autonomous electric forklifts across four of its facilities, marking a significant step forward in integrating...
April 25, 2024
Consumers Dissatisfied by Small Merchants’ Digital Presences
As consumers have grown to expect seamless digital convenience, many are finding that smaller merchants fall short of their expectations, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers The “2024 Global Digital...
April 25, 2024
Consumers Want to Personalize Shopping With Extended Reality
As consumers demand more immersive, captivating eCommerce journeys, many are increasingly interested in adopting extended reality — augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) — to improve their shopping experience....
April 25, 2024
Walmart Gives Online Shoppers VIP Treatment to Compete With Amazon
As Walmart looks to speed its digital transformation in an effort to shrink the eCommerce gap between itself and rival Amazon, the retailer is giving digital shoppers exclusive access to get them...
April 25, 2024
Shoppers Demand More Experiential Brick-and-Mortar Stores
With eCommerce often proving the most convenient option for the practical elements of shopping, consumers are demanding brick-and-mortar retailers provide them with an experience they cannot get online. Foot Locker...
April 25, 2024
Visa Teams With AWS to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Visa says it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). “Visa’s presence in the APN will help enable its partners and clients, including cloud-native fintechs, to access and integrate select...
April 24, 2024
As British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon AI Deals, Industry...
British antitrust authorities are soliciting opinions on the implications of partnerships between tech giants Microsoft and Amazon and smaller generative artificial intelligence (AI) model developers amid growing concerns about competition and innovation...
April 24, 2024
Walmart Investors Expect Stiffer Competition in Grocery Sector From Amazon
Investors reportedly expect increased competition in the grocery sector after Amazon’s announcement Tuesday (April 23) of a new grocery delivery subscription benefit. Walmart and Kroger shares declined 1.8% and 2.3%, respectively, Tuesday, in moves...
