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QSRs Notch Mobile Ordering, Loyalty Gains In 2019
QSRs Notch Mobile Ordering, Loyalty Gains In 2019
May 08, 2019  |  ResTech

Look at the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry and see how, in some part, the future of retail technology is playing out, a trend that is...

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Megvii Raises $750M For $4B Valuation
Megvii Raises $750M For $4B Valuation
May 08, 2019  |  Investments

Megvii, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company that goes by the name Face++, announced on Wednesday (May 8) that it has raised $750 million in...

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Apple Has A Shortlist For Its First Retail Store In India
Apple Has A Shortlist For Its First Retail Store In India
May 08, 2019  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly narrowed down the list of locations for its foray into the retail market in India, with Mumbai in its sights. Get the...

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How Catbird Broke Into Branded Jewelry
How Catbird Broke Into Branded Jewelry
May 08, 2019  |  Retail

Jewelry is big business in the United States — but selling it in most case has proven to be a hill too steep for most...

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Amazon Helped SMBs Earn More Than $160B In 2018
Amazon Helped SMBs Earn More Than $160B In 2018
May 08, 2019  |  Retail

In the digital age, Amazon has reportedly aided millions of small businesses in flourishing. The eCommerce retailer claims it has helped 1.9 million small and...

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Balancing Secure And Seamless Commerce
Balancing Secure And Seamless Commerce
May 08, 2019  |  Today In Data

That customers want everything faster is a fact of life in the digital economy. From the amount of time it takes to complete a purchase...

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Taking Pet-Friendly Into Next-Level Digital With IoT Dog Houses
Taking Pet-Friendly Into Next-Level Digital With IoT Dog Houses
May 08, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs start companies based on experiences with their own pets. DogSpot Co-Founder and CEO Chelsea Brownridge, for instance, began her company because of her dog...

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When Subscription Merchants Innovate With Plan Features
When Subscription Merchants Innovate With Plan Features
May 08, 2019  |  Retail

To make life easier for their customers, many businesses are adopting the subscription business model. From consumer goods and hardware to eCommerce and internet of...

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Analysts Forecast Positive Tailwinds For Jumia
Analysts Forecast Positive Tailwinds For Jumia
May 08, 2019  |  Retail

With the potential for the adoption of online shopping, analysts are optimistic about Jumia Technologies Inc.’s future and have found positive tailwinds for growth. While...

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