Retail & Ecommerce

Colassano noted similarities between TCH’s RTP network pricing and FedNow’s and discussed real-time payment innovations.

The Cyber Five period used to be the kickoff to the holiday shopping season. But this year, Amazon’s October Prime Day event could take away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to Adobe.

A robot might deliver your next order of pad thai: Several companies are eager to see if delivery robots are a gimmick or the next big technological innovation.

A railroad worker union rejected a Biden-brokered labor agreement: That raises the prospect of a nationwide rail strike, which could derail the US economy during the crucial holiday season.

BNPL providers must develop consumer rewards programs to effectively compete within consumer payments.

A longer-than-ever holiday season is hurting advertising: Ad effectiveness gets diluted by an endlessly long shopping season that only starts earlier every year.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss Amazon's ambitions in the grocery space, how it's leveraging Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, and whether the ecommerce company could become the biggest seller of digital groceries. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four tech innovations giving Amazon an advantage in grocery. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Blake Droesch and Andrew Lipsman.

Hasbro says it can grow profits by 50% over the next three years: But the company is already struggling with diminished demand, raising questions about the feasibility of its expansion strategy.

The labor market is cooling—slowly: US employers added fewer jobs in September, but demand for workers still far outstrips supply.

European retailers turn out the lights as energy crisis looms large: Companies from Lidl to LVMH are drastically reducing their energy usage ahead of a potential shortage this winter.

Director Rohit Chopra said he’s looking into issues like P2P payments fraud, which could lead to stricter regulation down the road.

Amazon’s Early Access Sale is primed for success: The event is expected to attract more shoppers—and spending—than ever before, despite competing sales from Target and Walmart.

Meta shares its earnings with creators: New Reels ads expand choices for brands and revenue opportunities for influencers.