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PayPal’s Honey Deal Shows Appeal Of Price-Tracking Apps
Retail // December 03, 2019

In retail these days, it’s all about the ecosystem, and it’s also sometimes about rewards and discounts. The latest sign of that comes from PayPal. The company has announced it will acquire Honey Science Corporation, a shopping discount and rewards platform. The acquisition will cost PayPal...

Goodwill, Price.com Take On Amazon With Lower Price Visibility
Retail // April 03, 2019

To help tell consumers about less expensive alternative offerings, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is teaming with Price.com. The organization is tapping into Price.com’s browser extension, which lets shoppers searching for new items on other platforms find cheaper used options...

Google Shuttering Financial Comparison Shopping Service
eCommerce // February 24, 2016

Google’s site for comparison shopping is closing its (virtual) doors. Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., announced in an email to partners on Monday (Feb. 22) that Google Compare — which allowed online shoppers in the U.S. and U.K. to evaluate offers from auto insurers, mortgage lenders...

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Amazon Aims to Simplify UK Home Insurance Shopping via Marketplace

November 28, 2022
The insurance industry is one of the most mature and competitive markets globally, but it’s one often associated with legacy infrastructure, time-consuming paperwork and complex jargon that can easily deter customers from completing the purchasing process. Over the years, an increasing number of InsurTechs and platforms have entered the space with the promise of digitizing […]

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PayPal’s Honey Deal Shows Appeal Of Price-Tracking Apps

December 03, 2019
In retail these days, it’s all about the ecosystem, and it’s also sometimes about rewards and discounts. The latest sign of that comes from PayPal. The company has announced it will acquire Honey Science Corporation, a shopping discount and rewards platform. The acquisition will cost PayPal $4 billion, and it is said that Honey will “transform the shopping […]

Goodwill, Price.com Take On Amazon With Lower Price Visibility

April 03, 2019
To help tell consumers about less expensive alternative offerings, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is teaming with Price.com. The organization is tapping into Price.com’s browser...

Google Shuttering Financial Comparison Shopping Service

February 24, 2016
Google’s site for comparison shopping is closing its (virtual) doors. Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., announced in an email to partners on Monday (Feb. 22) that Google Compare — which allowed...