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The Fractional Ownership Of Everything
The “modern” consumer is rethinking the value of ownership. Over the last several years they’ve come to realize that the sharing of items and services is cheaper, less burdensome, more…
Executive Viewpoints July 26eBay Offers SMB Lending Through Square, Adds Apple Pay
eBay has partnered with Square to provide its U.S. sellers with access to business financing of up to $100,000. Starting in Q3, merchants on the site can apply for a…
News July 25
Chef’d Acquired By Food Tech Company After Suspending Operations
More than a week after suspending operations, citing funding and expense issues, meal kit seller Chef’d has found a buyer. True Food Innovations, a food technology, CPG and manufacturing company,…
News July 25
Lululemon Hires Sephora Exec As CEO
Lululemon Athletica has appointed Calvin McDonald as its new CEO, effective Aug. 20, 2018. McDonald succeeds Laurent Potdevin, who resigned in February 2018 following allegations of improper conduct violations. McDonald…
News July 25Ivanka Trump Shuts Down Namesake Brand; Is Consumer Backlash The Cause?
Ivanka Trump has decided to shut down her namesake fashion brand as she switches her focus to policy in Washington “for the foreseeable future,” according to a statement. Criticism of…
News July 25
OpenSimSim Offers Employee Scheduling Platform
OpenSimSim is an employee scheduling solution designed to help managers within the restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors to create weekly schedules for employees. The platform, which offers apps for iOS…
News July 25
Coupit Offers Blockchain-Driven E-Commerce Marketplace
Coupit, an open marketplace built on the NEO blockchain, is designed to help retailers streamline shopping by centralizing discounts, rewards and transaction histories under one site. The platform connects customers…
News July 25Chick-fil-A Pilots Meal Kits At 150 Restaurants
As competition in the meal kit market extends sales into supermarkets and pharmacies, Chick-fil-A is offering customers yet another option. The fast food chain will test its “Mealtime Kits” at…
News July 25
Top Predictions For AI, Big Data, Pricing By 2025
I’ve been in the retail pricing industry for the past 40 years as an entrepreneur and tech innovator. I wanted to share with you where I think AI, Big Data…
Executive Viewpoints July 25
