Experiences

The Life, Death And Rebirth Of The Daily Deal

The Life, Death And Rebirth Of The Daily Deal
The Life, Death And Rebirth Of The Daily Deal
February 21, 2020  |  eCommerce

Groupon is out of the business of selling consumer goods — an announcement that followed yet another disappointing earnings run from the eCommerce firm. The...

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Airbnb Taps Former Disney President To Head Up Airbnb Experiences
Airbnb Taps Former Disney President To Head Up Airbnb Experiences
January 30, 2020  |  Personnel

Airbnb has hired Catherine Powell, a 15-year Disney veteran, to head up its Experiences division, the firm announced this week. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items
Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items
December 15, 2019  |  Retail

Some disavow clutter; others enjoy simplicity. Either way, more Americans are said to be holding a quiet position against materialism. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Serving Up Local Life, On Demand, Around The World
Serving Up Local Life, On Demand, Around The World
June 06, 2019  |  Retail

The world has become so flat that it is impossible to have a truly local experience, because “local” no longer exists. At least not in...

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Marketplaces For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
Marketplaces For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
July 18, 2018  |  Retail

Luminaries such as professional athletes want to offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to consumers, but they have to get the word out and accept bookings before they...

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Airbnb Having A Bad Experience With Experiences
Airbnb Having A Bad Experience With Experiences
February 22, 2018  |  Merchant Innovation

Online home rental marketplace Airbnb has been trying to branch into new areas with its Experiences service, an offering that focuses on unique experiences for...

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Airbnb Spending $5M To Build Localized Experiences
Airbnb Spending $5M To Build Localized Experiences
January 29, 2018  |  Investments

Airbnb, which last year launched Experiences – an initiative that enables small businesses, entrepreneurs and community non-profits to create immersive experiences for travelers – is...

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Airbnb Raises Another $447.8M, Gets $31B Valuation
Airbnb Raises Another $447.8M, Gets $31B Valuation
March 13, 2017  |  Retail

Airbnb has raised an additional $447.8 million in a Series F round of fundraising, which, in addition to a $555.5 million fund raising last year,...

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