TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot has announced a plan to step down from the company at the end of August, according to a report by The...
As evidence mounts that more consumers are doing more commerce from the comfort of their homes, there are also big changes when it comes the...
One of the basics of platform design and ignition is getting “anchor tenants” on board who — given their size, scale and profile — tend...
Digital platforms are the backbone of marketplaces and service providers used by millions daily. Payment capabilities, coupled with rapid mobile adoption, have contributed to their...
Retail furniture giant Ikea’s recent acquisition of handyman site TaskRabbit shows that it’s aware of competition from other online-only furniture retailers, and their push of...
Big retailers are opening smaller-format stores in major U.S. cities, and IKEA is no exception: It is intending to bring a “Planning Studio” to Manhattan this...
The gig economy may seem like it’s still among the latest financial trends, but in fact, it’s already starting to evolve into its next form:...
TaskRabbit — the freelancer marketplace owned by IKEA, the Swedish furniture retailer — has been the victim of a hack that prompted the company to...