How can businesses that offer tours and excursions connect with travelers looking for something to do in a new city? Travello, among other social media networks, aims to offer a platform for tourism vendors to market to travelers and take reservations. Travello Co-Founder Ryan Hanley explains how his platform works — and why mobile platforms in the activities space are poised for growth.  Read More...

Walmart had spent months courting premium brands for its site, but the retailer has faced resistance from some suppliers. Outdoor climbing brand Black Diamond, among other firms, wants their products off Walmart’s site over fears that the retailer could push their product prices lower. How is Walmart trying to expand its selection online, and how are the retailer’s competitors responding to the move?  Read More...

When it comes to options for consumers in payments and commerce, we live in a very “more is more” kind of world. Controlling how money moves — as well as how fast it goes and who can receive it — builds new ground for customers to traverse, which factors into their commerce journey and points them toward unexplored frontiers.  Read More...