Merchant Innovation

Flywire: Why Going Global Requires A Local Focus
Flywire: Why Going Global Requires A Local Focus
February 01, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

“People always say, ‘Think global, be local,’ but very few understand how big a challenge that is,” Flywire’s Head of Operations for Southeast Asia Andrew...

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eBay Takes Control Of Its Payments Destiny
eBay Takes Control Of Its Payments Destiny
January 31, 2018  |  Merchant Innovation

In what was described by eBay as an effort to improve customer experience and offer sellers a more competitive cost structure, eBay announced news on...

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Apple Delays Some iOS Features
Apple Delays Some iOS Features
January 31, 2018  |  Apple

Apple is delaying the launch of some new features for its iOS software due to quality issues. According to news from Bloomberg, citing a person familiar...

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The High-Touch Digital Future Convenience Commerce According To 7-Eleven
The High-Touch Digital Future Convenience Commerce According To 7-Eleven
January 30, 2018  |  Retail

Amazon’s entry into a new market is rarely considered good news in the world of retail. Blue Apron was already having difficulty keeping investors calm....

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MoviePass Cuts 10 AMC Theatres From Subscription Service
MoviePass Cuts 10 AMC Theatres From Subscription Service
January 26, 2018  |  Subscriptions

MoviePass has dropped a few AMC Theatres from its popular movie ticket subscription service. Subscribers will no longer be able to get tickets to select...

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Subscriptions Are On The Rise, But Features Lag Behind
Subscriptions Are On The Rise, But Features Lag Behind
January 26, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

It’s hard to imagine typing a document or planning a budget without using a Microsoft Office product. The nearly ubiquitous software used to only be...

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Amazon Go May Be About More Than The Getting Of Groceries
Amazon Go May Be About More Than The Getting Of Groceries
January 23, 2018  |  Retail

It’s been about a year in the making. But here we go with Amazon Go, newly out of beta this week and available to the...

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Urban Remedy Kiosk Expansion Plans Land $17M In VC Funding
Urban Remedy Kiosk Expansion Plans Land $17M In VC Funding
January 22, 2018  |  Retail

It’s not uncommon for food producers at Whole Foods to promote their products through in-store demos or catchy product designs. But one California company has...

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Rideshare Rental Startup Expands In New York And Wisconsin
Rideshare Rental Startup Expands In New York And Wisconsin
January 22, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Many, but not all, cars meet Uber and Lyft’s standards. With Uber, for example, cars must have four doors and be newer than 15 years...

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