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Square Launches Business Software Services in France

Square Launches Business Software Services in France
Square Launches Business Software Services in France
September 21, 2021  |  International

Following a successful Early Access Programme, global software, payments and hardware platform Square announced on Tuesday (Sept. 21) that it has launched in France, granting small...

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Today in Data: Crocs Targets $5B in Sales, D2C Brand Eyes Workwear Market, Shopify Brings Main Street to Social Media
Today in Data: Crocs Targets $5B in Sales, D2C Brand Eyes Workwear Market, Shopify Brings...
September 21, 2021  |  Today In Data

Direct-to-consumer brand Brunt is looking to be part of the $12 billion work boot and apparel market. Plus, Shopify sees social media as the new...

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eCommerce Searches Fall Short By Prioritizing Speed Over Actual Sales Results
eCommerce Searches Fall Short By Prioritizing Speed Over Actual Sales Results
September 21, 2021  |  Retail

Despite advances in technology and mass adoption of eCommerce over the last several years, the basic way of searching for products online hasn’t changed all...

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ShipBob CEO Says D2C Differentiation Must Extend to Fulfillment
ShipBob CEO Says D2C Differentiation Must Extend to Fulfillment
September 21, 2021  |  Retail

Getting a shipment from a small eCommerce merchant or direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand should feel different than receiving a package from Amazon, according to ShipBob CEO...

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AutoZone Invests in Tech to Power Growth
AutoZone Invests in Tech to Power Growth
September 21, 2021  |  Retail

Auto parts retailer AutoZone, Inc. on Tuesday (Sept. 21) said its fourth-quarter net sales were $4.9 billion for the 16-week period ending Aug. 28, up...

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Amazon Partners With Lendistry on Short-Term Loan Program for SMBs
Amazon Partners With Lendistry on Short-Term Loan Program for SMBs
September 21, 2021  |  Retail

Retail giant Amazon and minority-led community development financial institution (FI) Lendistry on Tuesday (Sept. 21) announced a joint pilot program focused on helping small and...

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Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
September 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The regulatory landscape continues to evolve for stablecoins — and to steal a line from the Beatles, perhaps “forever, not for better.” Get the Full...

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After Explosive European Growth, Grover Brings Tech Rental Service to US
After Explosive European Growth, Grover Brings Tech Rental Service to US
September 21, 2021  |  Retail

Consumer electronics rental service Grover is expanding across the Atlantic to the U.S., aiming to give more Americans access to the latest technology without the...

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Cabital Adds SEPA to Allow Customers To Change Between Euros and Cryptos
Cabital Adds SEPA to Allow Customers To Change Between Euros and Cryptos
September 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital assets institution Cabital has successfully met all mandatory regulatory and compliance requirements to add the European Union’s Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to its...

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