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Retailers Prep For More Reopenings
Retailers Prep For More Reopenings
June 07, 2020  |  Retail

The world of physical retail is slowly beginning its grand reopening. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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iwocaPay To Help Businesses, Suppliers With Unpaid Invoices
iwocaPay To Help Businesses, Suppliers With Unpaid Invoices
June 07, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Small business lending FinTech iwoca has launched its new iwocaPay service intended to alleviate the woes of unpaid invoices by paying suppliers instantly while allowing...

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And The Beat Goes On: Music’s New Playbook For Summer 2020
And The Beat Goes On: Music’s New Playbook For Summer 2020
June 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The summer season is usually the time of year for the young and the hip to hit the scene at music festivals and cultural events...

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Silver Lake Increases Stake In Indian Telecom Jio Platforms
Silver Lake Increases Stake In Indian Telecom Jio Platforms
June 05, 2020  |  Investments

Silver Lake has upped its ante on India’s Jio Platforms. The Menlo Park, California-based private equity firm said Friday (June 5) it will buy an additional...

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Anthem To Offer Premium Credits To Consumers, Employers
Anthem To Offer Premium Credits To Consumers, Employers
June 05, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use....

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Sycamore Partners Reportedly Negotiating To Buy JCPenney
Sycamore Partners Reportedly Negotiating To Buy JCPenney
June 05, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Sycamore Partners, the New York private equity firm that specializes in distressed buyouts, is in preliminary talks to purchase JCPenney, sources told Reuters. Get the...

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Instacart Updates Tipping Process To Protect Against Tip Baiting
Instacart Updates Tipping Process To Protect Against Tip Baiting
June 05, 2020  |  Delivery

To safeguard its shoppers from having their tips reduced to zero when customers receive their groceries, Instacart is modifying its tipping process after shopper complaints....

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New Suitors Emerge As Possible Grubhub Buyers
New Suitors Emerge As Possible Grubhub Buyers
June 05, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Amid ongoing discussions with Uber on a potential deal, two food delivery platforms in Europe — Delivery Hero and Just Eat Takeaway.com — have each...

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Kroger, Ocado To Build Regional High-Tech Fulfillment Centers
Kroger, Ocado To Build Regional High-Tech Fulfillment Centers
June 05, 2020  |  Retail

The Kroger Family of Companies, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, and Ocado Supermarket Co., the British online grocer, have announced a joint plan to build...

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