March 2, 2020Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has teamed up with Mastercard on curated shopping experiences for customers as well as helpful insights for store associates, according to a release.
The new initiatives ...
March 2, 2020The buy, now pay later (BNPL) technology firm Splitit Payments has partnered with Visa to advance installment payments for merchants and evaluate possibilities for new products, Splitit announced on Monday ...
March 2, 2020Of Africa’s one billion-plus population, some 400 million use the internet, putting the continent among the most digitally connected populations worldwide. Yet, the lack of an address system in most ...
March 2, 2020To purchase the Asian assets of U.K. grocer Tesco, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, one of the wealthiest men in Thailand, has obtained almost $10 billion in financing commitments. His TCC Group has ...
March 2, 2020The British are coming. Again. One of the U.K.’s most high-profile retailers is doing well in the U.S. and another one is ready to open, both of them seeking a ...
March 2, 2020To help consumers conveniently access their favorite products, retailers are offering a wide array of merchandise through automated retail technology. These innovations have arrived in a broad range of spaces, ...
March 2, 2020The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association illustrates an industry contending with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. The organization expects that technology could change the face ...
March 2, 2020Automakers are planning to go digital to impress the crowds after the Geneva car show was called off for the first time as of the World War II period. BMW, ...
March 2, 2020Target Corp. is bringing Boar’s Head brand cheeses and meats to its brick-and-mortar stores. The retailer is adding 50 to 200 products from the brand to up to 200 locations in ...
March 1, 2020Walmart and Verizon are in talks to create a 5G wireless network at Walmart locations using antennas and other such items.
The experiment would be a high-profile test of the next-generation ...
February 28, 2020To paraphrase Shakespeare, there’s nothing new under the sun when it comes to retail. But Panera Bread’s coffee subscription program just might come close.
The subscription plan was rolled out on ...
February 28, 2020In a move that could interrupt the duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, competition in the food delivery space in India could intensify as Amazon India reportedly aims to enter the ...
February 28, 2020In its half-yearly financial results, Australian FinTech firm Afterpay Limited reported more customers in the United States than in Australia. The company said it had 3.6 million active customers in the U.S. ...
February 28, 2020The Fair Trade Commission in Japan (JFTC) has asked eCommerce company Rakuten to delay its plans to offer free shipping, which would take effect on March 18th, according to a ...
February 28, 2020Google “used car dealer.” Click on the image tab. Within the top four thumbnails you will see a man wearing a bad jacket, a bad hat and a villainesque mustache. ...
February 28, 2020There is no shortage of pressure points where consumers are pushing for progress – faster payments, mobile wallets, unattended retail, 5G … take your pick. But for all the pressure ...
February 28, 2020More consumers are reportedly tapping into eCommerce to buy groceries, as well as other products, following a panic-buying in Singapore in February as the coronavirus outbreak took hold. RedMart, the ...
February 28, 2020In the event that the Coronavirus gets worse in the United States, 58 percent of consumers say they will probably steer clear of entertainment venues and shopping centers, per a ...
February 28, 2020“I don’t know. What do you feel like eating?” That ping-ponging Q&A session often seems like a riddle designed to make hungry couples bicker – until they decide to get ...
February 28, 2020Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, is making an ambitious foray into the €38bn luxury clothing market. The company plans to double its eCommerce offerings from premium makers like Moschino ...
February 28, 2020The American Dream megamall in New Jersey is preparing to open a round of retail stores after nearly two decades in waiting.
Mall developer Triple Five Group announced Thursday (Feb. 27) ...
February 27, 2020The restaurant business is: a) healthy for 2020 or b) apprehensive about technology.
All of the above. The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association was released today and it ...
February 27, 2020In an effort to boost revenue after disappointing Q4 earnings, Office Depot is turning its attention to business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce, according to reports. The company reported that total net sales were ...
February 27, 2020Walmart, in a bid to stem eCommerce losses and compete more directly with Amazon, is working on a new endeavor called Walmart+ to compete with Prime, according to a report ...
February 27, 2020When its website went down for a few hours on Black Friday 2018, it was an online disappointment for home improvement titan Lowe’s. It was also a sign that improvements ...
February 27, 2020Cashierless technology is finally hinting at a mainstream rollout, with 7-Eleven’s announcement that it is piloting a cashierless store, taking a cue from Amazon and Walmart.
The move caps a flurry ...
February 27, 2020Silicon Valley-based delivery unicorn DoorDash has filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company announced on Thursday (Feb. 27).
The company said ...
February 27, 2020Resale marketplace Poshmark has passed the 100 million order milestone, the company announced with the release of its second social commerce report, “2020: The Year of Social Shopping.”
The report draws on ...
February 27, 2020Another coffee subscription is now available to keep consumers safely caffeinated on demand. Coming soon to a Panera Bread location near you is a bottomless cup of coffee (or tea) ...
February 27, 2020The resale market is turning out to be one of the hottest trends of the young new year, and is gaining momentum as brick-and-mortar retailers roll out high-end resale platforms. Gap ...
February 27, 2020Before Kenny Ball started a subscription box to bring families together for screen-free time, he was a public school teacher for 14 years. He taught mostly third and fifth grade, ...
February 27, 2020Everything about data is about to change for retailers doing business in New York State. On March 21, a new law regarding data security goes into effect and retailers of all ...
February 27, 2020Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its subscription service to include high-performance AMG models, according to a report by The Verge.
People who subscribe to this new tier of the service will get access ...
February 27, 2020Mind the gap, as the saying goes. In this case, it’s the gap between interest and intent, the chasm that lies between consumer awareness of unattended retail and actually taking the ...
February 27, 2020Businesses and governments want the speed and convenience of issuing and accepting digital payments, but, at the same time, they cannot afford to alienate cash-dependent consumers. Debit payments are being ...
February 27, 2020U.S. retail sales are expected to rise between 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, topping $3.9 trillion. However, the coronavirus could put all of that in jeopardy, CNBC reported. There were other ...
February 27, 2020Apple‘s annual shareholder meeting at the Steve Jobs Theater on Wednesday (Feb. 26) addressed expansion plans in India, and the effects of the coronavirus, among other things.
The tech giant is ...
February 26, 2020As it joins the bevy of firms aiming to change the home rentals market, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered long-term room rental app Badi has rolled out in New York City. A ...
February 26, 2020Walmart and its U.K. supermarket arm Asda are reportedly looking for an investment from a third party, after a failed attempt to merge with competitor Sainsbury’s, according to a report ...
February 26, 2020This is the year that customer experience surpasses brand and price as the most important factor in retail, according to several studies, including one that says 86 percent of consumers ...
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has teamed up with Mastercard on curated shopping experiences for customers as well as helpful insights for store associates, according to a release.
The new initiatives ...
The buy, now pay later (BNPL) technology firm Splitit Payments has partnered with Visa to advance installment payments for merchants and evaluate possibilities for new products, Splitit announced on Monday ...
Of Africa’s one billion-plus population, some 400 million use the internet, putting the continent among the most digitally connected populations worldwide. Yet, the lack of an address system in most ...
To purchase the Asian assets of U.K. grocer Tesco, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, one of the wealthiest men in Thailand, has obtained almost $10 billion in financing commitments. His TCC Group has ...
The British are coming. Again. One of the U.K.’s most high-profile retailers is doing well in the U.S. and another one is ready to open, both of them seeking a ...
To help consumers conveniently access their favorite products, retailers are offering a wide array of merchandise through automated retail technology. These innovations have arrived in a broad range of spaces, ...
The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association illustrates an industry contending with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. The organization expects that technology could change the face ...
Automakers are planning to go digital to impress the crowds after the Geneva car show was called off for the first time as of the World War II period. BMW, ...
Target Corp. is bringing Boar’s Head brand cheeses and meats to its brick-and-mortar stores. The retailer is adding 50 to 200 products from the brand to up to 200 locations in ...
Walmart and Verizon are in talks to create a 5G wireless network at Walmart locations using antennas and other such items.
The experiment would be a high-profile test of the next-generation ...
To paraphrase Shakespeare, there’s nothing new under the sun when it comes to retail. But Panera Bread’s coffee subscription program just might come close.
The subscription plan was rolled out on ...
In a move that could interrupt the duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, competition in the food delivery space in India could intensify as Amazon India reportedly aims to enter the ...
In its half-yearly financial results, Australian FinTech firm Afterpay Limited reported more customers in the United States than in Australia. The company said it had 3.6 million active customers in the U.S. ...
The Fair Trade Commission in Japan (JFTC) has asked eCommerce company Rakuten to delay its plans to offer free shipping, which would take effect on March 18th, according to a ...
Google “used car dealer.” Click on the image tab. Within the top four thumbnails you will see a man wearing a bad jacket, a bad hat and a villainesque mustache. ...
There is no shortage of pressure points where consumers are pushing for progress – faster payments, mobile wallets, unattended retail, 5G … take your pick. But for all the pressure ...
More consumers are reportedly tapping into eCommerce to buy groceries, as well as other products, following a panic-buying in Singapore in February as the coronavirus outbreak took hold. RedMart, the ...
In the event that the Coronavirus gets worse in the United States, 58 percent of consumers say they will probably steer clear of entertainment venues and shopping centers, per a ...
“I don’t know. What do you feel like eating?” That ping-ponging Q&A session often seems like a riddle designed to make hungry couples bicker – until they decide to get ...
Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, is making an ambitious foray into the €38bn luxury clothing market. The company plans to double its eCommerce offerings from premium makers like Moschino ...
The American Dream megamall in New Jersey is preparing to open a round of retail stores after nearly two decades in waiting.
Mall developer Triple Five Group announced Thursday (Feb. 27) ...
The restaurant business is: a) healthy for 2020 or b) apprehensive about technology.
All of the above. The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association was released today and it ...
In an effort to boost revenue after disappointing Q4 earnings, Office Depot is turning its attention to business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce, according to reports. The company reported that total net sales were ...
Walmart, in a bid to stem eCommerce losses and compete more directly with Amazon, is working on a new endeavor called Walmart+ to compete with Prime, according to a report ...
When its website went down for a few hours on Black Friday 2018, it was an online disappointment for home improvement titan Lowe’s. It was also a sign that improvements ...
Cashierless technology is finally hinting at a mainstream rollout, with 7-Eleven’s announcement that it is piloting a cashierless store, taking a cue from Amazon and Walmart.
The move caps a flurry ...
Silicon Valley-based delivery unicorn DoorDash has filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company announced on Thursday (Feb. 27).
The company said ...
Resale marketplace Poshmark has passed the 100 million order milestone, the company announced with the release of its second social commerce report, “2020: The Year of Social Shopping.”
The report draws on ...
Another coffee subscription is now available to keep consumers safely caffeinated on demand. Coming soon to a Panera Bread location near you is a bottomless cup of coffee (or tea) ...
The resale market is turning out to be one of the hottest trends of the young new year, and is gaining momentum as brick-and-mortar retailers roll out high-end resale platforms. Gap ...
Before Kenny Ball started a subscription box to bring families together for screen-free time, he was a public school teacher for 14 years. He taught mostly third and fifth grade, ...
Everything about data is about to change for retailers doing business in New York State. On March 21, a new law regarding data security goes into effect and retailers of all ...
Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its subscription service to include high-performance AMG models, according to a report by The Verge.
People who subscribe to this new tier of the service will get access ...
Mind the gap, as the saying goes. In this case, it’s the gap between interest and intent, the chasm that lies between consumer awareness of unattended retail and actually taking the ...
Businesses and governments want the speed and convenience of issuing and accepting digital payments, but, at the same time, they cannot afford to alienate cash-dependent consumers. Debit payments are being ...
U.S. retail sales are expected to rise between 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, topping $3.9 trillion. However, the coronavirus could put all of that in jeopardy, CNBC reported. There were other ...
Apple‘s annual shareholder meeting at the Steve Jobs Theater on Wednesday (Feb. 26) addressed expansion plans in India, and the effects of the coronavirus, among other things.
The tech giant is ...
As it joins the bevy of firms aiming to change the home rentals market, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered long-term room rental app Badi has rolled out in New York City. A ...
Walmart and its U.K. supermarket arm Asda are reportedly looking for an investment from a third party, after a failed attempt to merge with competitor Sainsbury’s, according to a report ...
This is the year that customer experience surpasses brand and price as the most important factor in retail, according to several studies, including one that says 86 percent of consumers ...
