Legal pot still has a major payments problem, but the patterns of this brand-new retail industry are taking shape. Based on what’s happened so far, expect bigger cannabis stores that serve as tourist destinations for even non-partaking adults, along with more luxury efforts. Here are the latest developments.  Read More...

Food preparers are increasingly using unattended retail to bring nutritious meals into offices, gyms and other spaces where healthy alternatives are often hard to come by. Alpaca Market Founder and CEO Joe Kerby explains how his company’s vending machines and smart fridges work – and how the company designed its menu to extend beyond just salads.  Read More...

Gig, eCommerce and public utility firms are putting the spotlight on payment innovations by testing out new tools, channels and tech to compete in markets that are becoming increasingly saturated. How are companies in all three verticals adopting digital payments, and what kinds of regulatory as well as customer satisfaction challenges are at play as these companies innovate?  Read More...