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Walmart Marketplace Launches New-Seller Savings

Walmart Marketplace Launches New-Seller Savings
Walmart Marketplace Launches New-Seller Savings
April 04, 2022  |  eCommerce

Walmart has unveiled New-Seller Savings, a limited-time Walmart Marketplace promotion that’s exclusive to new sellers, according to a Monday (April 4) company blog post. Get the...

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New Vehicle Sales Declines Go Beyond Inventory, Chip Shortage
New Vehicle Sales Declines Go Beyond Inventory, Chip Shortage
April 04, 2022  |  Economy

The latest data from the car industry might point to some troubling signs for the U.S. consumer’s propensity to spend. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC: Americans Lost $5.8B to Fraud in 2021
FTC: Americans Lost $5.8B to Fraud in 2021
April 04, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud has become a common concern for consumers, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reporting recently that Americans lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud...

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Most Customers Use Mobile Apps to Interact With Restaurant Loyalty Programs
Most Customers Use Mobile Apps to Interact With Restaurant Loyalty Programs
April 04, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Restaurants have found one way to incentivize return customers is through loyalty programs, which grant returning guests rewards such as free access to the restaurant’s...

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Apartment List Acquires AI Virtual Leasing Assistant Diffe.rent.com
Apartment List Acquires AI Virtual Leasing Assistant Diffe.rent.com
April 04, 2022  |  Acquisitions

San Francisco-based Apartment List, an online rental marketplace, has acquired artificial intelligence (AI) technology provider Diffe.rent, the company announced Monday (April 4). Terms of the...

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Today in Retail: Birkenstock Tries to Eliminate Copycats; Off-White Accepts Crypto
Today in Retail: Birkenstock Tries to Eliminate Copycats; Off-White Accepts Crypto
April 04, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Birkenstock pressures retailers not to stock look-alikes, while Off-White accepts cryptocurrency payments. Plus, 3D and augmented reality tools are boosting sales and...

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For Digital Dining, East and West Don’t See Eye to Eye
For Digital Dining, East and West Don’t See Eye to Eye
April 04, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurant brands look to leverage their online offerings to pull ahead of competitors, they may find that their mileage may vary as they roll...

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Mastercard Closes Acquisition of Customer Engagement Platform Dynamic Yield From McDonald’s
Mastercard Closes Acquisition of Customer Engagement Platform Dynamic Yield From McDonald’s
April 04, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Mastercard has closed its acquisition of personalized engagement platform Dynamic Yield from McDonald’s, according to a press release Monday (April 4).  Get the Full Story...

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UAE Car Rental Platform Selfdrive Expands to Qatar, Bahrain
UAE Car Rental Platform Selfdrive Expands to Qatar, Bahrain
April 04, 2022  |  International

Consumers in the Middle East will soon have more options when it comes to renting a car. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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