August 16, 2023
NY Regulator Wants to Rein in ‘Abusive’ Prescription Drug Pricing
New York’s financial regulator wants to regulate the companies that help set prescription drug costs. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced Wednesday (Aug. 16) that it had...
August 16, 2023
Target’s Growth in Same-Day Services Shows Successful Omnichannel, Logistics Efforts
Target’s latest earnings results were notable for the general pullback in consumers’ spending on discretionary items and a continuing impact from retail theft. Elsewhere in the second-quarter 2023 results that were posted...
August 16, 2023
Robotaxis Ready to Become a Reality in San Francisco
Paid, driverless taxis are set to become a regular part of life in San Francisco. As Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Aug. 16), Waymo and Cruise recently received permission from California regulators to offer that service, paving...
August 16, 2023
Link Money and Alternative Airlines Introduce A2A Payment Option
Link Money and Alternative Airlines have joined forces to offer U.S. travelers a new and convenient way to pay for flights. This partnership aims to provide a seamless open banking payment experience, allowing...
August 16, 2023
Google Aims to Create an Advice-Dispensing AI
People trust artificial intelligence (AI) for driving directions or customer service issues. But would you take life advice from an AI? It’s apparently a question Google hopes to answer. The company’s Deep Mind has...
August 15, 2023
Private Equity Firm Silver Lake Considers Selling Global Blue
Private equity firm Silver Lake is reportedly exploring selling Global Blue, a company that enables retailers to offer tax-free shopping. This consideration comes after receiving expressions of interest from potential...
August 15, 2023
7-Eleven Australia Taps Frictionless Checkout as Shoppers Demand Convenience
7-Eleven Australia is gearing up to roll out frictionless checkout in an effort to meet convenience store customers’ need for speed. In an emailed press release, the Australian branch of...
August 15, 2023
Traxo and Booking.com for Business Collaborate for Comprehensive Travel Visibility
Traxo, a provider of real-time corporate travel data capture, has partnered with small and medium-sized business (SMB) booking tool Booking.com for Business. The partnership’s offering will provide hundreds of thousands of...
August 15, 2023
Exxon Doubles Gas Discounts for Walmart+ Members
Walmart has teamed with Exxon-Mobil to give Labor Day travelers some relief at the pump. The retailer announced Tuesday that Walmart+ members can receive double the discount they normally receive at Exxon and Mobil...
