Retail & Ecommerce

Just 14% of US adults regularly use cashierless checkout, like mobile scan-and-go and just-walk-out technologies. That figure is higher among 18- to 34-year-olds, at 21%, while only 6% of 55- to 65-year-olds use the tech routinely.

Starbucks credits the pumpkin spice latte for helping it beat Q4 earnings expectations: But the company’s growth owes just as much to its robust loyalty, customization, and convenience initiatives.

Consumers can’t get enough of food delivery: Both Uber and DoorDash reported significant growth in their delivery businesses as users keep the orders coming.

When times get tough, people turn to sweets: That’s one reason that the makers of Twinkies, Oreos, and Hershey Kisses have boosted their guidance.

It’s not a good time to IPO: Supply chain technology provider project44 is the latest company to put off its plans to go public.

British firms are capitalizing on consumers and small businesses seeking out more flexible and interest-free payments.