The online mortgage lender’s latest snafu casts a spotlight (yet again!) on the value of employer branding in a tight hiring market.

Despite JD.com’s strong growth in revenues, issues loom on the horizon: Like Alibaba, China’s second-largest ecommerce operator faces near-term headwinds due to the country’s softening macroeconomic environment.

US consumers’ order volume fell 11% in February, showing inflation’s toll: US consumer price gains accelerated, which is leading shoppers to cut back on their spending.

Walmart is the latest retailer to team up with a beauty brand: The company known for its affordable prices is partnering with Space NK to bring luxury beauty products to store shelves.

Buyk is the latest casualty of US-Russia sanctions: The rapid grocery startup was forced to suspend operations in NYC and Chicago due to cash flow problems.

Thinner and lighter devices are a repairability problem: Tech companies like to talk about how far ahead they are in sustainability, but their products undermine their net-zero aspirations.

Nickel price surge could scrap automakers’ EV plans: EV companies should stay nimble and pivot to LFP and innovative battery technologies to keep production volume on track.

Amazon will launch a prescription discount card in collaboration with various Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans. We detail what it means for Rx discount players.

Cedar tackles a major pain point in patient experience: surprise bills. Cedar Pre make healthcare price information more transparent pre-visit. We detail how pricing transparency impacts patient engagement below.

We dig into why Google’s Care Studio is primed for success.

Ad-supported video is the new streaming gold rush: Disney, HBO, Discovery, and even Netflix have toyed with or launched ad-based viewing channels

Live sports streaming deals could make it easier for cord-cutters to pull the plug: Apple TV’s Major League Baseball deal is the latest of many such deals.

The president’s sweeping order on digital assets calls for research into a CBDC.

Easing a dire situation for Ukrainians left in the cold: As Russia captures Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, a case emerges for interoperable systems and international emergency energy protocols.

Lululemon doubles down on women consumers with new footwear line: As shoppers continue to gravitate toward athleisure and performance wear, retailers are looking to outfit them from head to toe.

Funding pours into a checkout-free technology supplier: AiFi—the vendor behind the autonomous shopping experiences at LiveNation concert venues and NFL stadiums—raises $65 million to roll out to new stores.