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Comviva, Strands Team to Provide Banks a Digital Payment Suite

Comviva, Strands Team to Provide Banks a Digital Payment Suite
Comviva, Strands Team to Provide Banks a Digital Payment Suite
November 17, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

India-based mobile solutions provider Comviva has joined forces with FinTech firm Strands to offer an integrated suite of digital banking, wallet and payment solutions for...

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Retail’s Biggest Names Battle Against Consumer Inflation ‘Sticker Shock’
Retail’s Biggest Names Battle Against Consumer Inflation ‘Sticker Shock’
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

To keep consumers buying, tamp down the sticker shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Google Maps Expands eGrocery Discovery Features
Google Maps Expands eGrocery Discovery Features
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Google Maps is becoming a grocery aggregator. On Tuesday (Nov. 16), the company announced in a blog post that after an initial test in Portland,...

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Looking Past Checkout, Walmart Ready for Holiday Shoppers, Refurbished Christmas
Looking Past Checkout, Walmart Ready for Holiday Shoppers, Refurbished Christmas
November 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

Refurbished items could save the day for some holiday shoppers. Plus, merchants have to look beyond the checkout to improve online sales setup, and Walmart...

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Visual Search Drives New Online Sales for Merchants
Visual Search Drives New Online Sales for Merchants
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Fashion, at its core, is a social experience, with people sharing their favorite looks and trying to replicate outfits worn by friends, celebrities and style...

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Target Says Buy Online, Pickup In Store Up 400% Since 2019
Target Says Buy Online, Pickup In Store Up 400% Since 2019
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Same-day services and in-store sales propelled Target’s sales growth in the third quarter, with executives at the Minnesota-based retailer saying they have the inventory and...

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Are Consumers Really Giving up on Home Fitness?
Are Consumers Really Giving up on Home Fitness?
November 17, 2021  |  Fitness

Digital connected fitness is showing serious signs of weakness, with Peloton earlier this month lowering its expectations for subscription growth and revenue for the 2022...

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TJX Sales Jump as Customers Return to Stores
TJX Sales Jump as Customers Return to Stores
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Discount apparel and home goods retailer The TJX Companies on Wednesday (Nov. 17) said third-quarter sales were up 24% year-over-year and up 20% compared to...

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Lowe’s Sales Steady as Consumers Continue Investments in Home
Lowe’s Sales Steady as Consumers Continue Investments in Home
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. on Wednesday (Nov. 17) reported $22.9 billion in total sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, ended Oct. 29, up from...

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