February 21, 2019
Amazon’s Healthcare Plans Include Insurance, AI Utility
Ever since Amazon turned its gaze to healthcare, questions about the eCommerce operator’s plans and intentions have outnumbered answers. That’s still true, and may remain so for the time being,...
February 21, 2019
Hello TransTech Takes On Didi Chuxing In China Ride-Hailing
Hello TransTech, the Chinese ride-hailing startup formerly known as Hellobike, is launching a carpooling service this week, on the heels of a test that ran for roughly a month. According...
February 21, 2019
Walmart Asda Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock
It looks like the deal to merge Sainsbury’s with Walmart-owned Asda could be in fatal trouble — after a ruling by the Competition and Markets Authority on a deal that would...
February 21, 2019
Building Digital Power While Breaking Down Barriers
The latest numbers out of the payments and commerce world show eCommerce and other retail gains for a major U.S.-based player, while another company – one more closely focused on...
February 21, 2019
The Battle for Pet Retail Supremacy Heats Up
A battle between two big pet stores pits an omnichannel focus against a push to make physical stores more robust — and all of it is happening in the shadow...
February 21, 2019
Retailers In Some States May Be Forced To Accept Cash
With a move toward cashless societies growing around the world, new legislation in the U.S. could force retailers and restaurants in a number of states to accept cash as a...
February 21, 2019
UK Government Report Calls On eCommerce Players To Pay More...
The U.K.’s Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is calling on internet retailers to pay higher taxes to help struggling offline retailers in the country’s shopping districts. According to a...
February 21, 2019
Samsung Teases April Debut Of Galaxy Home Smart Speaker
After announcing its Galaxy Home smart speaker in 2018, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has reportedly indicated that the device would be rolled out by April. The product is seen...
February 20, 2019
How Merchants Are Fueling Consumers’ Need For Speed (And Convenience)...
For many consumers, smartphones aren’t only a way to catch up on emails or news: They are also a way to discover and shop for products and services. The technology...
