Estonia’s Bolt Closes $55M Deal To Compete With Uber
Estonia’s Bolt Closes $55M Deal To Compete With Uber
January 16, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber rival Bolt has closed a €50 million funding deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help the startup scale throughout Europe and improve...

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Recreating The DTC Candle-Buying Experience
Recreating The DTC Candle-Buying Experience
January 16, 2020  |  Retail

A good scented candle can be harder to find that the near ubiquitous availability of scented candles would indicate at first glance. There is no...

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Dec. Holiday Shopping Rush Boosted 2019 US Retail Sales
Dec. Holiday Shopping Rush Boosted 2019 US Retail Sales
January 16, 2020  |  Retail

With a late shopping rush around the holidays that ended a more moderate spending year, retail sales in the United States strengthened in December. Commerce...

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Food Boxes Introduce Families To New Cuisines
Food Boxes Introduce Families To New Cuisines
January 16, 2020  |  Retail

To help families discover the foods and cultures of other countries through culinary adventures, eCommerce innovators are assembling family cooking kits. Take eat2explore, which offers boxes...

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The Rising Tides Of Buy Now, Pay Later And Flexible Ownership
The Rising Tides Of Buy Now, Pay Later And Flexible Ownership
January 16, 2020  |  Today In Data

The success of buy now, pay later (BNPL) adds to the pressure to stand out as an installment payments provider. Competition in the space keeps increasing, particularly...

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Auto Sales Race Toward A New Retail Future
Auto Sales Race Toward A New Retail Future
January 16, 2020  |  Retail

Close the door and buckle up – retail automotive sales are getting an upgrade. Some of the changes are coming via artificial intelligence (AI). For instance,...

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UK Regulator Raises Reporting Requirements For Crypto Firms
UK Regulator Raises Reporting Requirements For Crypto Firms
January 16, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Across the pond, and on the Continent, the regulatory landscape is shifting for cryptos. Earlier this month, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) took the...

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Tesla Looks To Set Up Research And Design Center In China
Tesla Looks To Set Up Research And Design Center In China
January 16, 2020  |  Retail

To make “Chinese-style” vehicles, electric automaker Tesla reportedly intends to bring a research and design center to China per a recruitment notice posted on its...

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How Verishop Is Using BNPL To Enable More Convenient Shopping
How Verishop Is Using BNPL To Enable More Convenient Shopping
January 16, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Most eTailers have no trouble engaging consumers on their mobile sites and apps — yet converting them to a sale is an entirely different challenge,...

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