Entrepreneurs can sometimes find inspiration for their next projects from their pets. The founder of Internet of Things (IoT)-based pet subscription service PupPod was inspired to start his company after observing his dog. “He would react to things on TV that you wouldn’t expect,” PupPod...
Kroger has announced that Home Chef meal kits will now be available in 500 additional Kroger stores across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Walmart‘s online home brand Allswell has announced the launch of its Tiny Home retail concept. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
Supposedly, we live in a disposable society, a place where products are thrown away instead of maintained, repaired and kept for years (or, in some cases, handed down to relatives). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Pinterest has fully automated Shop the Look, a feature that enables users to buy products from the company’s partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
Blue Apron has introduced a brand-new offering called Knick Knacks, which are specialty recipe ingredient kits that let people combine a chosen protein and produce. They also come with step-by-step recipes to prepare the meal, according to reports. John Adler, VP of culinary at Blue...
Legacy retailer JCPenney has announced that it won’t sell major appliances after Feb. 28, “in order to better meet customer expectations, improve financial performance and drive profitable growth,” the company said in a blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Tesla, the maker of green automobiles, is trying to get its branded merchandise to more consumers, reportedly by launching a store on Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Some startups are born after an entrepreneur spots a missing niche in the market: ReturnRunners, for instance, was started after its founder saw a need for a service that could help her return unneeded purchases in an age when she could outsource her groceries, dinner...