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UPDATE: Beyond Moves Up Closing Date for Overstock Digital Token Sale After Quickly Meeting Minimum Investment
[Update as of May 5, 2025] Beyond, Inc. is moving up the closing date for the sale of its first digital security — the O Token — from Oct. 15,…
News May 5The New Consumer Journey: Here’s How Brands Can Ride Ahead
The ways consumers discover products and develop loyalty to a brand has changed dramatically. A customer may see an ad for sunglasses served to them on social media, hear about…
Executive Viewpoints May 5Visa, Mastercard, PayPal Dive into Agentic Era with Tools that Help Consumers ‘Use AI to Buy’
Payment providers are banking on the fact that millions of people will soon rely on AI to find the perfect sweater, research a new vacation spot or handle their weekly…
Features May 2Bath & Body Works Bets that the Nose Knows
Bath & Body Works will spotlight the sneakily powerful sense of smell via its Come Back To Your Senses creative platform, kicking off with a new commercial featuring Jessica Williams…
News May 2UPDATE: Kohl’s CEO Ousted for Questionable Vendor Transaction
[Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 1, 2025. It was updated on May 2, 2025 to include additional details of the conflict of interest that led to…
News May 2The Payment Shift Retailers Can’t Ignore: Cash, Cards…or Crypto?
In-store shopping is back, with physical retail on track to reach 80% of global retail sales this year. Competition is surging too, so retailers must attract new shoppers through differentiation.…
Executive Viewpoints May 2DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers ‘Get More Wear from Every Pair’
DSW has rolled out Imbox Protection machines at nearly 500 locations, allowing customers to protect their newly purchased footwear in just 60 seconds. Using a water-based spray, the enclosed Imbox…
News May 1Instacart Accelerates Move into Enterprise Tech with Wynshop Acquisition
Instacart has purchased Wynshop, which provides ecommerce solutions to retailers including Wakefern and Pattison. Instacart has increasingly been focusing on physical stores and digitizing the in-store experience, expanding beyond its…
News May 1Amazon Invests $4 Billion to Expand Rural Delivery Network
Amazon will invest $4 billion to enhance rural delivery capabilities, a move that will expand the number of rural delivery stations to 200 and create an estimated 100,000 new jobs.…
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