The discount retailer launched bank accounts and debit cards with Incomm Payments, a BNPL pilot with Sezzle, and a rewards redemption program with FIS.
Public adds alternative assets investing: The trading platform is seeking differentiation by acquiring Otis, which offers fractional shares for items like NFTs and sports memorabilia.
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.
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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.