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How An Omnichannel Service Aims To Fix The Bridesmaid Experience

How An Omnichannel Service Aims To Fix The Bridesmaid Experience
How An Omnichannel Service Aims To Fix The Bridesmaid Experience
December 02, 2019  |  Retail

The bad bridesmaid experience is a tale so common it borders on being a tradition at American weddings. And though it is far from a...

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Cyber Monday Sales Expected To Reach $9.4B
Cyber Monday Sales Expected To Reach $9.4B
December 02, 2019  |  Retail

Seeking to maintain the momentum of a record $11.6 billion in online sales on Black Friday and Thanksgiving, U.S. retailers started Cyber Monday by rolling...

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The Future Of Retail With Voice-Activated Tech
The Future Of Retail With Voice-Activated Tech
December 02, 2019  |  Today In Data

Voice-assisted and voice-activated devices are increasingly popular, and are becoming much better at reading emotions. Amazon, in one case, announced the debut of new Alexa capabilities that would enable...

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Making Online Pet Food More Pup- And Planet-Friendly With Crickets
Making Online Pet Food More Pup- And Planet-Friendly With Crickets
December 02, 2019  |  Retail

Dogs need tender loving care, regular walks, entertaining toys and food to keep them energized and well-nourished. Traditional pet snacks made with beef or poultry...

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‘Grinch Bots’ Ramp Up Cybercrime During Holidays
‘Grinch Bots’ Ramp Up Cybercrime During Holidays
December 02, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

Insidious shopping bots infiltrate eCommerce sites year-round, but the holiday season brings them out in droves, with 20 bots for every one human, NBC reported...

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Amazon Pilots Storage And Replenishment Service
Amazon Pilots Storage And Replenishment Service
December 02, 2019  |  Retail

As it prepares for the holiday shopping season, Amazon is making some adjustments to its delivery network to make sure shoppers receive their orders on...

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Helping Nonprofits Embrace Cash Management
Helping Nonprofits Embrace Cash Management
December 02, 2019  |  Spend Management

There are approximately 1.56 million active nonprofits in the United States. These groups often have limited resources and must work carefully to demonstrate to donors...

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Lawmakers Eye Increased Libra Oversight
Lawmakers Eye Increased Libra Oversight
December 02, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency Libra may see increased regulatory oversight, at least if new legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress comes to pass. Get the Full...

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