The initiative will explore the use of a US CBDC in the wholesale, retail, and international sectors.
The payments fintech launched an ewallet to tap digital payments demand in Europe.
Disney looks to emulate Amazon with membership offering: The entertainment giant could also advance its flywheel by introducing in-app commerce for Disney+ and improving cross-selling opportunities.
On today's episode, we discuss what brand new forecasts the forecasting team cooked up in Q2, including influencer marketing spend by platform and tier, luxury ecommerce, and US prescription drug sales. "In Other News," we talk about Apple Pay's meteoric rise and what DoorDash's Q2 performance says about the future of the food delivery space. Tune in to the discussion with our senior forecasting analyst Iwona Drapala and director of forecasting Peter Newman.
Shopify warns merchants against using Amazon’s ‘Buy with Prime’ service: The move is a sign that Shopify is growing concerned about its ability to combat the retail giant.
This week, our Reimagining Retail podcast crew gave their predictions on what will drive the next phase of ecommerce growth, ranked from least “spicy” to four-alarm fire.
As restaurant delivery slows, Uber and DoorDash focus on groceries: The pivot is working as we expect both companies to gain a larger share of the grocery intermediary market.
Google has added new features for merchants just in time for the holiday season.
Three NYC pensions filed shareholder proposals to Mastercard and Visa asking them to establish clearer standards for tracking gun sales.
We detail the move by retail giants like Walmart into clinical trials and how the data platforms can help maintain equity.
Robin Games brings real-life shopping to mobile gaming: The developer’s latest release allows players to purchase furniture and decor after trying them in-game.
The labor market is as tight as ever: With nearly two job openings for every available worker, many retailers run the risk of being short-staffed this holiday season.
A new partnership makes it easier for SMBs to sell online: National Retail Services and Bringg are teaming up to give independent retailers a chance to compete with Amazon and Walmart.
Amazon will let sellers use its excess warehouse space: The retailer's new service offers long-term inventory storage, luring sellers deeper into its ecosystem.