While peace on earth and goodwill toward men tends to be the theme in the last two weeks of the year, payments and commerce has been a bit spicier than that as the year is easing out. The theme this week was a bit of...
This year, sustainable fashion was “in,” with all sorts of new and established brands advertising their products as designed to be environmentally sustainable. But one sustainable brand, Amour Vert, found itself having to make a pivot three years ago that made it into a consumer staple. And,...
Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are taking note of the potential of mobile ordering, as consumers can have their favorite foods delivered with a tap of an app. And retail is getting more personal as the year winds down, as evidenced by the world of QSRs, while potential trendspotters are reimagining...
Diner demand for mobile order-ahead is changing how brick-and-mortar restaurants are designed and updated. In the coffee industry, in one case, chains are building pickup-only locations or renovating stores with dedicated pickup windows. And in travel experiences, Eatwith is connecting diners in more than 1,000 cities with local hosts willing to prepare...
The combination of smartphones and apps have changed how consumers shop and pay over the past decade. But in many ways, the 2010s were the warmup act for the transformation yet to come. Seven trendlines will influence the direction of the new decade, including the rapid acceleration of...
Can digital technology really take the hassle out of used car sales – and compete with dealerships and lots? Is there a better way to deal with online sales taxes? Will fraudsters run wild this holiday shopping season? And how will challenger banks fare in...
With only 15 days left until the end of the year, the year-end push has officially begun. The last big pay or expansion of the year on the positive side; or one final fistfight out the door on the less than wholly positive side. Get...
Real-time payments are gaining steam this holiday season, and merchants are hoping for more secure transactions as the year ends. The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing big changes, and contactless payments are on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Artificial intelligence is making strides in a variety of areas, some of them unexpected. Cross-border payments, alternative lending and FinTech are thriving in new ways – and for new players. And new or better forms of financing could help trucking go green. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
