Walgreens’ Expansive Take On Pharmacy; Plus FAO Schwarz Stores Head To Canada; And Carrefour Taps IBM Blockchain | | | | | | | | | | | | | Walgreens’ Prescription For Change | | The pharmacy business is changing quickly — and Walgreens is moving to keep up with the times, lately by tapping into the power of partnerships to expand the range of its offerings. The goal is to make it easier for consumers to do and get more at the store. The question is whether Walgreens is thinking big enough. | | |
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| | | | | | | Marketplaces Find A Niche With Off-The-Beaten-Path Campsites | | Beyond vacation rentals from the likes of Airbnb and HomeAway, there are sharing economy marketplaces dedicated to arguably more niche spots, like campsites. That’s Canada’s Pitched niche — the platform allows owners of farms, vineyards and otherwise open spaces to rent campsites to travelers. Its founder Olaf Dunn explains how the company is putting its stake in the ground. Read More... | |
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| | | | | Why Grocers Are Providing Fresh Options For Digital Omnicommerce | | Sure, consumers can order groceries to their doors with a few taps and clicks, but brick-and-mortar grocery chains aren’t going anywhere: According to the PYMNTS Enterprise Retail Grocery report, 90 percent of customers haven’t given up shopping at their local grocery stores. But still, Kroger and other chains are stepping up their digital efforts as more consumers are expected to trade the checkout lines for their screens. Read More... | |
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| | | | | | Writing New Rules For New Risks | | In a world where one in 60 digital transactions is fraudulent and Danske Bank can end up laundering a quarter of a trillion dollars unawares, it is safe to assume that the world of cybercrime is a threat to almost everyone, everywhere. And the challenge in fighting fraudsters isn’t just in locking out the bad guys, but also finding a way to do it that doesn't infuriate legitimate customers. Read More... | |
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