Retail & Ecommerce

Walmart tests alternative fuel trucks, as well as autonomous vehicles: The efforts aim to ensure the retailer is ahead of the curve when it comes to the next wave of transportation.

Klarna is the most popular buy now, pay later (BNPL) service in the US, with 34.8 million users ages 14 and older. Afterpay takes the No. 2 spot with 20.0 million, and Affirm comes in third with 14.0 million.

Insider Intelligence spoke with Rachel Jarrett, president and COO of Zola, an online wedding registry, planner, and retailer, about how couples are gearing up—and changing up—the way they say, “I do.”

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what buy now, pay later (BNPL) means to fintechs, retailers, and consumers. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four questions swirling around BNPL. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and David Morris.

Western Union will use Marqeta’s issuing capabilities to offer customers cards through its new digital banking platform.

Kohl’s saga may finally be at an end: The retailer has entered exclusive sale negotiations with Franchise Group as activist investors press for a deal.

Food delivery platforms in China struggle to maintain their pandemic gains: As consumers venture out to restaurants and stores, platforms like MissFresh and Meituan are looking for new ways to keep customers on the platform.

Ecommerce merchandising startup nfinite raises $100 million to improve product imagery: The platform helps companies create 3D images to boost conversions and enhance the online shopping experience.

It’s a volatile retail environment out there: That’s driving many retailers to make changes to their executive teams as they look for fresh strategies to navigate the difficult terrain.

Steve Squeri said Amex’s card business has been unshaken by widespread market concerns.

Ford to digitize EV sales: Taking EV sales online while maintaining its dealerships could give Ford a unique advantage, but some franchises might be unwilling to make the switch.

Starbucks’ next CEO will face a host of challenges: The company is looking outside its walls for a leader as it struggles with worker unionization and changing consumer behavior.

Etsy’s new purchase protection program aims to keep buyers and sellers happy: The marketplace hopes the move will improve customer satisfaction and hold off government regulation.

Lululemon thrives while others see demand for athletic apparel soften: The category remains strong overall, but retailers including Macy’s and Gap Inc. are stuck with excess inventory.