shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

Amazon’s Cashier-Less Store Evolved From Self-Checkout Machines
Amazon’s Cashier-Less Store Evolved From Self-Checkout Machines
April 24, 2018  |  Retail

In the 1980s, David Humble was at the grocery checkout counter when something unusual happened: A customer became frustrated with a cashier’s slow pace, so...

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Anatomy Of An ATO: How To Spot A Fraudster
Anatomy Of An ATO: How To Spot A Fraudster
April 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

With the advent of technology and the prevalence of online shopping, the term eCommerce fraud has become more general and more vague. Under it, there...

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Consumer Convenience, Retail And Payments Disintermediation
Consumer Convenience, Retail And Payments Disintermediation
April 23, 2018  |  Innovation

Disintermediating the established intermediaries has become something of an art form in payments and retail these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Weird Stuff People Buy On Amazon
Weird Stuff People Buy On Amazon
April 21, 2018  |  Amazon

In 2012, American internet entrepreneur, angel investor, author and blogger Jason Calacanis gave a pretty bold prediction about Amazon Prime — then in its seventh year...

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Startup Accelerator Debuts From Farfetch
Startup Accelerator Debuts From Farfetch
April 20, 2018  |  Retail

A startup accelerator is not so far-fetched for Farfetch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Affirm Expands Its Monthly Payment Options To Thousands Of Retailers
Affirm Expands Its Monthly Payment Options To Thousands Of Retailers
April 19, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Affirm announced it is partnering with various brands and retailers to offer shoppers a simple, no-interest monthly payment option on purchases of any size. Get...

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Snap Adding ‘Shop Now’ Button To AR Lenses
Snap Adding ‘Shop Now’ Button To AR Lenses
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

Snap, the maker of the Snapchat disappearing messaging app, is reportedly adding a “Shop Now” button to its app, enabling users to shop without leaving...

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JD.com’s CEO Says Robots Will Replace Retail Workers
JD.com’s CEO Says Robots Will Replace Retail Workers
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

JD.com Chief Executive Richard Liu is predicting that robots will eventually supplant human workers in the retail industry. While Liu believes the change is inevitable,...

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How Secondhand Apparel Marketplaces Evolved From Brick-And-Mortar Consignment
How Secondhand Apparel Marketplaces Evolved From Brick-And-Mortar Consignment
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

The resale clothing trade is becoming fashionable: One in three women are reporting that they shopped secondhand within the past year, according to research by thredUP....

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