Editor’s Picks

Super Heroic, Bringing “The Batman Effect” To Children’s Shoes
Super Heroic, Bringing “The Batman Effect” To Children’s Shoes
January 14, 2019  |  Retail

Before launching his own brand of specialty footwear for children, Super Heroic Founder Jason Mayden had a pretty solid gig in the shoe industry. He...

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Shutdown Impacting FinTech Firms, Financial Regulations
Shutdown Impacting FinTech Firms, Financial Regulations
January 14, 2019  |  Regulation

Count the FinTech sector — and regulation of that sector — among those impacted by the government shutdown that has roiled Washington through the past...

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Deep Dive: How Seasonal Gig Workers Weather The Seasons
Deep Dive: How Seasonal Gig Workers Weather The Seasons
January 14, 2019  |  Disbursements

For millions of gig workers, the end of the 2018 holiday season means moving on from their seasonal ad hoc jobs to new employment opportunities....

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In UK, Larger Firms Pay Suppliers Later
In UK, Larger Firms Pay Suppliers Later
January 14, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The late payments epidemic continues in the U.K., and larger firms take longer to pay. Separately, it’s no cakewalk for Patisserie Valerie to get suppliers paid...

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Supply Chain Compliance Dives Into The Data
Supply Chain Compliance Dives Into The Data
January 14, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Corporates cannot afford to manage compliance in isolation. With the globalization of supply chains, entering new markets and working with unfamiliar partners can introduce major...

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P97 CEO On The Connected Commute’s Fast Lane
P97 CEO On The Connected Commute’s Fast Lane
January 14, 2019  |  Commerce Connected

Every weekday, 135 million Americans get behind the wheel and drive 51 minutes, round trip, to and from work. Those 51 minutes haven’t exactly been considered the most...

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Why Africa Is eCommerce’s Next Great Frontier
Why Africa Is eCommerce’s Next Great Frontier
January 14, 2019  |  eCommerce

Africa is home to 54 countries and hundreds of millions of smartphone users — young, tech-savvy and ready to embrace digital payments and banking. Emergent’s Saqib...

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The Big Voice Showdown In Vegas
The Big Voice Showdown In Vegas
January 11, 2019  |  Voice Activation

The floor of CES was once again flooded with smart devices, created to make everything from personal grooming to household management to the daily commute...

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