| The Pixel 2, The Mini-Home And The AI Tie That Binds
Google launched a whole new suite of products yesterday and decided that instead of going big or going home â they went big and went home â smarter. Phones that listen and identify background music, speakers that learn the idiosyncrasies of a kidâs speech, and a camera that will take pictures of things and let consumers buy them. Then thereâs that shopping integration with Walmart. Read More... |
| In Retail, The Great Space Race (Across Shelves And Minds)
Customers are familiar with the stores they visit, virtually and in person, across large and small retailers. But is familiarity â knowing what one wants and where to get it â enough? Consumers want more than just efficiency when it comes to shopping, according to the PYMNTS Omni Usage Index. Sharon Brant, head of market insights at Vantiv, tells Karen Webster why ease over speed can make all the difference.
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| | Global Marketplaces | | Plotting The Points To Global Marketplace Expansion
For marketplaces, global expansion is a significant milestone and often important strategic imperative. But what does it really take to succeed in new markets? Simran Singh, Hyperwallet's director of strategy and business development, talks about common approaches to expansion and explains why simply following the competition isnât a good one. Hyperwalletâs 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index analyzes and ranks the expansion readiness of 36 countries around the world, revealing that the next best step may not be where companies think. Read More... |
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