In Asia, Carro, an automotive marketplace, says it's buying Jualo, which sells secondhand goods online. The deal reflects two big trends in retail growth and innovation — trends that involve changing consumer attitudes and even Amazon. So, what’s coming next?  Read More...

Why Rural Shoppers Need Digital Innovation, Too

It's fairly easy to associate digital innovation in retail with major metro areas, since that’s where most of them get their start, and where many of them focus their efforts. But rural consumers like and need digital services, too— and Tractor Supply Company President and COO Steve Barbarick notes that providing them has been a progressively bigger boon to his firm's bottom line. Here’s why. Read More...

Staying Secure With Digital Identity

Governments are exploring options for developing nationwide digital ID systems that can enable access to various services, while financial institutions (FIs) and merchants are improving their authentication procedures for digital IDs. How is digital identity becoming more prevalent, and how are individuals, corporations and world governments staying secure?  Read More...