September 07, 2022
Microsoft Backs Uber Founder Kalanick’s Latest Venture CloudKitchens
Uber co-founder and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick once again has the financial backing of tech giant Microsoft, this time, for his new venture CloudKitchens. Microsoft is the first U.S.-based investor that...
September 07, 2022
Alternative Auto Financing Puts Car Ownership in Reach in Emerging...
For millions of people in emerging markets like South Africa where public transport is slow, unreliable, and sometimes dysfunctional, owning a vehicle is far more a necessity than it is...
September 06, 2022
Uber Expands Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
Uber has launched a series of new products and features in five countries across sub-Saharan Africa, the ride-hailing company announced Tuesday (Sept. 6). According to a news release, the launch...
September 06, 2022
New Car Sales Up 9%; Used Vehicles Sales Drop 17%...
Car shoppers have been opting for new vehicles over used ones, according to recent studies, with August sales for pre-owned cars estimated to reach 1.2 million units, a 9% increase...
September 05, 2022
As Workers of the World Await Fidelity’s Bitcoin 401(k), Will...
Despite strong opposition from some of the most powerful members of Congress and Department of Labor, which oversees 401(k) plans, Fidelity is still preparing to offer the option to invest...
September 01, 2022
Hungryroot: You Don’t Need Loyalty Programs if Your Product Is...
As eCommerce food businesses across restaurant and grocery aggregators compete for consumers’ share of stomach, many are turning to loyalty programs to drive up purchasing frequency in the face of...
August 31, 2022
Will MrBeast Burger’s Digital Success Translate to Physical Restaurants?
As virtual restaurant brands look to convert their digital followings into long-term omnichannel success, some are turning their focus to brick-and-mortar. For instance, take MrBeast Burger, a collaboration between ghost...
August 31, 2022
California QSRs Push Back Against Wage Bill
California’s fast food restaurants are pushing back against a bill that passed in the state Senate Monday (Aug. 29), mandating new standards for fast food workers’ wages, schedules and working...
August 31, 2022
The Softwarization of Regulated Network Industries and Its Consequences for...
Advances in data and digitalisation create substantial opportunities for cost savings and enhanced competition in many network industries subject to regulation. By softwarization to mean innovations which reduce the need...