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Walmart Looks Into Blockchain Electric Bill System

Walmart Looks Into Blockchain Electric Bill System
Walmart Looks Into Blockchain Electric Bill System
June 15, 2018  |  Blockchain

In an effort that could lead to greater efficiency and lower prices, Walmart is looking into a system that would let households manage their electricity...

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Carrefour’s CEO Reports Progress On Digital Alliances
Carrefour’s CEO Reports Progress On Digital Alliances
June 15, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

Following new alliances with Tencent and Google, Carrefour’s chief executive Alexandre Bompard said that the company is making big progress on the digital front. He...

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Michaels Faces A Big Share Price Drop-Off
Michaels Faces A Big Share Price Drop-Off
June 15, 2018  |  Retail

Craft store Michaels is reeling from a rough day on the market, suffering through its biggest single-day share price drop since its initial public offering...

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ALDI And Big Lots Are Among Successful Bidders For Toys R Us Stores
ALDI And Big Lots Are Among Successful Bidders For Toys R Us Stores
June 15, 2018  |  Retail

As the liquidation of Toys R Us marches on, retailers are bidding on the toy store’s brick-and-mortar locations. The latest successful bidders include ALDI, Ollie’s...

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Amazon Looks To Brazil To Expand Its Hold On Beauty
Amazon Looks To Brazil To Expand Its Hold On Beauty
June 15, 2018  |  Retail

Grupo Boticário and Natura Cosmeticos — two rising brands in Brazilian beauty — are both being heavily recruited by Amazon to sell via its Brazil...

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Macy’s Names Chief Technology Officer To Lead eCommerce Teams
Macy’s Names Chief Technology Officer To Lead eCommerce Teams
June 15, 2018  |  Retail

After serving as the VP of technology at The Home Depot, Naveen Krishna is heading to Macy’s to become the retailer’s chief technology officer. In...

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Amazon Loading Whole Foods With Its Own Executives
Amazon Loading Whole Foods With Its Own Executives
June 15, 2018  |  Personnel

Whole Foods Chief Executive John Mackey may still maintain his role following last year’s acquisition by Amazon — but he is far from independent, reporting to...

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Chubb And Sure To Offer Ride-Hailing Passengers Insurance
Chubb And Sure To Offer Ride-Hailing Passengers Insurance
June 15, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Chubb, the insurance company, has partnered up with Sure Inc., a startup, to sell insurance to users of ride-hailing apps including Uber. Get the Full...

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