Entrepreneurs often stumble upon business ideas at key points in their lives. Akshay Prabhu, who later founded home restaurant startup Foodnome, was studying neuroscience at the University of California at Davis, but wasn’t sure that was the path he wanted to take. At the same...
Product authentication technology company Entrupy has announced that shopgoodwill.com will be implementing its artificial intelligence-based solution to verify luxury and designer items sold through the site. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Green Growth Brands announced that it has entered an agreement with shoe retailer DSW to sell hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) personal care products at select DSW stores throughout the U.S. The products will come from Green Growth’s Seventh Sense brand, which offers high-quality CBD-infused products at affordable...
The last mile of prescription refills remains a frustrating, friction-filled experience. Pharmacy apps make the act of refilling a breeze. Text prompts offer reminders that prescriptions are ready. At that point, the slick user experience quickly unravels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Amazon has its eyes on expansion for its Whole Foods brand in closed Sears and Kmart stores, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Stocks are up modestly to start the year, but based on Thursday’s trading action, the retail sector is escaping investors’ favor (to put it mildly), as company after company is bringing dismal news to light. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The holiday season was a bit less merry, from a comparable sales perspective, than Macy’s had been forecasting, as the department store retailer cut its holiday sales forecast. That change, combined with more sluggish than expected year-end growth from Kohl’s, was sufficient to spook retail...
At first blush, pardon the pun, the world of beauty and cosmetics may not seem like the sort of retail space that has been waiting around for a digital makeover. While all kinds of adjectives have been applied to makeup, high-tech is generally not what...
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands are putting a new spin on old snacking favorites designed to appeal to health-minded consumers — and those with special dietary needs. Among emerging brands following this trend is Quevos, a startup that is making chips with egg whites. Quevos...
