August 14, 2024
Ibotta’s Operating Loss Reminds Investors That Growth Comes at a...
The old saying in business is that you have to spend money to make money. That means investments today are made in hopes of paying off in the future, giving...
August 13, 2024
Vista Equity Partners Buys Procurement Software Firm Jaggaer
Investment firm Vista Equity Partners acquired procurement software company Jaggaer. “This new partnership with Vista underscores Jaggaer’s strong momentum and the compelling value our intelligent software delivers by helping our...
August 13, 2024
Starbucks Appoints Chipotle Head Brian Niccol as CEO
Starbucks said Tuesday (Aug. 13) that it has appointed Chipotle Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol as CEO, effective Sept. 9, succeeding Laxman Narasimhan, who stepped down as CEO and director...
August 09, 2024
Who’s Faster? Amazon and Walmart Race to Meet Demand for...
As retail giants Amazon and Walmart compete to be consumers’ go-to for more of their day-to-day needs, the two companies are looking to delivery times as a key factor influencing...
August 08, 2024
The American Express Decision and its Critics
The Supreme Court’s 2018 American Express (“Amex”) decision was its first involving two-sided platforms since the emergence of platform economics. As the Internet continues to facilitate the growth of two-sided...
August 08, 2024
Fabric Buys Walmart’s Telehealth Business and Stitches AI Into Digital...
Telehealth has evolved from a niche service to a central element of healthcare, a shift accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This evolution reflects a broader move toward digital health solutions...
August 07, 2024
Lawmakers Rally Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger
More than two dozen members of Congress are working to stop a merger between Kroger and Albertsons. After filing an amicus brief with over two dozen members of Congress, Washington’s...
August 07, 2024
Walmart and WorldFirst Team to Help Chinese eCommerce Sellers Get...
Digital payments platform WorldFirst has partnered with Walmart to let eCommerce sellers based in China collect funds from Walmart Marketplace. “This partnership with Walmart further strengthens WorldFirst’s international digital trade ecosystem, which includes...
August 05, 2024
Shoppers’ Frustrations With Locked-Up Pharmacy Items Drives eCommerce Adoption
As consumers grow tired of retailers’ increasing utilization of locked display cases, cable ties and electronic tags, many are switching to digital channels to eliminate this major friction point, Amazon...
