February 28, 2019
Amazon Lets Prime Members Pick Day Of Delivery
Amazon announced Thursday (Feb. 28) the launch of Amazon Day, a new delivery service that lets Prime members in the U.S. pick the day of delivery each week. In a...
February 28, 2019
Are Robots Last-Mile Delivery’s Future?
To provide retailers with an automated option for last-mile deliveries, shipping carriers are entering the world of robotics technology. FedEx, for instance, recently unveiled its FedEx SameDay Bot concept, which the...
February 28, 2019
Marshalls Set To Launch eCommerce Business In 2019
TJX-owned Marshalls is launching an eCommerce business later this year. According to Bloomberg, the retailer’s current website showcases a store locator, gift cards and some photos and other features –...
February 28, 2019
Bringing Order-Ahead Drinks To Theater Patrons, Drama-Free
Ticket sales are only one piece of theater revenue, and mobile order-ahead can allow patrons to buy concessions and beat lines. However, seamless services aren't enough — apps must also...
February 28, 2019
US Bank Freight Payments Integrate With project44
Third-party logistics technology provider project44 is integrating payments capabilities as a result of its partnership with U.S. Bank. In an announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 27), project44 revealed that U.S. Bank...
February 28, 2019
Asia, Emerging Markets See Digital, Blockchain Payment Initiatives
Payment infrastructure announcements this week saw memorandums of understanding between Mastercard and Angaza, meant to bring digital payments to emerging markets. Elsewhere, digital payments gain traction in Asia through partnerships...
February 28, 2019
Amazon Vet To Head Pharmacy Unit
Amazon chose a 14-year company veteran to head up its new pharmacy business. Citing an internal company document, CNBC reported that Nader Kabbani is now “vice president of consumables, special projects.”...
February 28, 2019
Ring Patches Doorbell Vulnerability That Allowed Eavesdropping
Researchers discovered a vulnerability in the Ring doorbell that could allow hackers to send fake images into the video feed, or even eavesdrop on video and audio as it is broadcast. Dojo...
February 28, 2019
Citi: Pre-Validation Can Speed Cross-Border Payments
Demand for real-time payments is on the rise around the globe, and financial, tech and retail players are angling for a chance to more easily leverage them. As the Federal...
