On-demand transportation disruptors are competing on customization and value amid competition from larger rivals. Alto CEO and Co-founder Will Coleman explains how his startup is providing a differentiated experience to riders in Dallas — and why the company is running on a membership model as it seeks to reinvent on-demand wheels in the rideshare age.  Read More...

eCommerce hemp extract beverage brand Recess is opening a pop-up shop in New York City, as Walgreens plans to bring Alipay into more of its store locations. Why is Recess stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar and Walgreens expanding its support of Alipay? Check this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

Data comes at us fast and furious and is everywhere, and so is the technology that can harness data to make good business decisions — from speeding payments to setting up payments plans. The trick is getting the best technological bang (and human capital) for the investment buck.  Read More...