The video streaming landscape is swamped with companies, and providing unique content might not be enough to earn subscribers. The pressure is on for providers to find new ways to gain an edge on their competitors and compel more would-be viewers to hit “subscribe.” And, in beverage...
Resolution season is here, and as such, millions of Americans are forswearing sugar and heading to the gym determined to turn over a new leaf and become a better version of themselves for 2020. Which ones will actually make up the 20 percent who manage...
iPhone app-enabled marketplaces such as Trainiac are letting consumers work one-on-one with a personal trainer. The trainer, in turn, helps the customer make and keep their fitness goals over the long term. And, in beauty retail, online hair and body care brands such as Ouai are growing their presence in the physical...
The share of younger adults taking vitamins has consistently climbed, especially in the last five years. Ritual, a vitamin-on-subscription service, is riding the wave of the increasing popularity of vitamin products for younger, more connected consumers. Aside from making its offering transparent and appealing, the company’s goal is...
Anchor Shops is aiming to keep the parts of the department store experience that are still working, while minimizing the portions that drag down department store profits. And, in faster payments, the higher education and public school system is one such space that remains mired in outdated payment...
Retailers are designing brick-and-mortar spaces around experiences to bring in and retain shoppers. Chinese eCommerce retailer JD.com, in one case, has just rolled out its inaugural SEVEN FUN lifestyle space in Galaxy SOHO in Beijing. The store offers baked goods, fresh food, groceries and fresh flowers, as well as...
Retailers that want to sell merchandise nationwide must pay attention to how each state’s tax code treats their goods. For example, products considered to be exempt medical necessities in some states might be taxed at high rates in others. Some states don’t tax certain essentials to make...
Fighting food deserts and flipping them into food oases is no easy task, but innovators are using dynamic pricing to tackle food instability. Everytable, in one case, has made two key business model decisions to provide consumers with alternatives to heavily processed foods. The firm uses...
Cybercriminals are finding it best to approach fraud with an omnichannel strategy, which involves hitting every customer service channel for best results. At the same time, however, online platforms are aiming to protect their users as fraud mounts. And, in retail, the so-called smart home — powered in...
