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EBay Downplays PayPal; Brings In Adyen To Manage Payments
In a move that will displace its former subsidiary PayPal, eBay is moving to manage the payments flow on its Marketplace platform internally. The e-Commerce retailer has signed an agreement…
News February 1AI-Driven Analytics: Taming The Wild World Of Grocery Data
When it comes to gathering data, few retail categories handle a greater volume than the grocery business. With potentially hundreds of thousands of SKUs and millions of transactions, it’s no…
Executive Viewpoints February 1Why Retailers Need To Prioritize E-Commerce Automation
When consumers visit a retail store to buy their groceries or pick up a new outfit for work, part of the shopping experience is the service they receive. Was the…
Executive Viewpoints February 1Mattress Firm CEO Resigns, Chairman Takes Over
Mattress Firm CEO and President Ken Murphy is stepping down from his position, with Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Steve Stagner assuming chief executive responsibilities, effective March 1.…
News February 1Alexa Adds Voice-Activated SMS Texting
Users of Amazon’s Alexa can now send SMS texts as an alternative to voice messages, opening up new communication opportunities for retailers using the Alexa platform. Customers can now ask…
News February 1H&M Expects To Close 170 Stores In 2018; Will Sell Via Alibaba In China
Fast fashion as a category has disrupted how the apparel industry operates, and even one of its largest players is having a hard time adapting to the rapidly changing retail…
News February 1Zumigo Expands Assure Suite With Identity Verification Capabilities
Zumigo has expanded its Assure suite of mobile device location and identity verification products to offer services designed to mitigate credit card fraud when card numbers get into the wrong…
News February 1Music-Themed Pop-Up Showcases Pay-By-Phone Technology
I was recently invited to check out Mastercard’s music-inspired, experiential pop-up shop in New York City — The Mastercard House — which hosted a variety of shopping and music events leading up…
Editor's Perspective February 1What Walmart’s Aggressive E-Commerce Target Means To Your Brand
There’s no other way to put it — Walmart’s ambition is to match Amazon step for step. Just look at the company’s October 2017 earnings report. Walmart, already the No.…
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