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Innovating New Direct Paths To Customers For DTC Startups
 

The way to consumers' hearts is through their stomachs — or at least that's the hope of the host of DTC food brands that have sprung up online. But Hungryroot believes its focus on fast, healthy food — and the power of offering samples — will set it apart from a field crowded with both meal kits and grocery delivery firms. Here’s why.

 
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Online Retailers Face New Threats From Hackers
 

A new report finds increasing demand for credit card data stolen from online merchants — a finding that comes amid yet another big online retail data breach. What’s behind this trend? And what other methods are criminals using to target retailers in 2019? We break it down. Read More...

 
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Taking A Customized eApproach To Furniture
 

Direct-to-consumer furniture brands are taking a personalized approach to sofas by allowing shoppers to customize pieces through their eCommerce websites. BenchMade Modern President and Founder Edgar Blazona explains how customers can customize — and get a sense of how the pieces will fit into rooms long before they’re delivered.  Read More...

 
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Blazing New Paths To Payments And Commerce Innovation
 

What do artificial intelligence, trust, social banking and cross-border payments have in common? They all stand as fresh paths to innovation.  Read More...

 
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