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Retail
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Says It Was Built for This Economy
December 07, 2023

As prices go up and people feel the pinch in their wallets due to inflation, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is standing out as the go-to place for discounts.  “We are built for this environment,” said John Swygert, president and CEO of Ollie’s, during the company’s latest...

Banking
Banxico Says Mexico’s Financial System Remains Resilient
December 06, 2023

Mexico’s central bank has found that the country’s financial system remains resilient and stable despite the challenges posed by the complex global economic landscape. In a recent financial stability report, the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) highlighted the robust position of the country’s banking system, emphasizing its...

Retail
Consumers May Trim Spending, but Not on Fido, Chewy Says 
December 06, 2023

This retail season, the spotlight is on customer value, and Chewy is serving it up to its customers who foot the bill for their furry companions — also cherished customers.  According to the company’s latest earnings report, Chewy exhibited strong performance during Black Friday and...

eCommerce
15% of Consumers Buy Online to Control Time Spent Shopping
December 06, 2023

Online retail subscriptions have revolutionized the way consumers shop, providing convenience and personalized experiences that cater specifically to individual preferences and needs.  This shift in shopping habits presents an opportunity for online merchants to capitalize on evolving consumer expectations by innovating with retail subscription offerings,...

B2B Payments
Will 2024 Be the Year of Win-Win Buyer-Supplier Dynamics?
December 06, 2023

Another year has nearly passed, and with it, trillions of dollars of global B2B spend. And despite the fact that a chunk of those B2B payments are still estimated to be locked up in outstanding receivables and paper-based processes, the global B2B payments market was slightly different in...

Retail
Walmart CEO: Next Year’s Spending Patterns Tough to Forecast
December 06, 2023

Walmart’s CEO says it’s difficult to project what the retailer’s post-holiday sales will look like. Speaking with CNBC Wednesday (Dec. 6), Doug McMillon said that higher credit card balances and reduced household budgets have called into question how much consumers will spend, despite their recent resilience. “If we...

B2B Payments
Car IQ and Fluid Truck Partner to Streamline Fleet Payments
December 06, 2023

Car IQ and Fluid Truck have joined forces to transform the way fleet drivers pay for services on the go. This collaboration will bring together Car IQ’s payment solution and Fluid Truck’s truck sharing technology, the companies said in a Wednesday (Dec. 6) press release....

Investments
Virtual Pizzeria Milano Vice Raises $9M Amid Ghost Kitchen Upheaval
December 06, 2023

As the virtual brand space goes through significant changes, delivery-focused, tech-forward pizza brand Milano Vice is bringing in funds by the millions.  The Berlin-based startup shared in a LinkedIn post Wednesday (Dec. 6) that it has secured 8.3 million euros ($8.94 million) in Series A funding in...

Artificial Intelligence
Zoovu Unveils Generative AI Solution to Provide Personalized Buying Experiences
December 06, 2023

Zoovu, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered product discovery and eCommerce experience platform, has unveiled a generative AI solution designed to revolutionize the way consumers discover and purchase products.  The new Advisor Studio aims to provide personalized and interactive buying experiences while driving greater revenue for brands, the company...