How can meal kits stand out in a crowded market? For Purple Carrot, its value proposition centered on sustainable living and reducing one’s carbon footprint, the answer lies in packaging that is consistent with that goal. CEO Andy Levitt told PYMNTS why it was a key strategic decision and where he sees the meal-kit space going in the next five years.  Read More...

Autonomous vehicles aren’t just for ferrying passengers in a rideshare across town: Companies such as Kroger, Pizza Hut and Postmates are working toward a future where self-driving vehicles deliver food to consumers. Here are how these retailers are linking up with companies such as Nuro, Ford and Toyota to make that vision a reality – and how self-driving vehicles might be a part of a new delivery ecosystem that could include drones and robots.  Read More...

The global connected-retail market is growing and gaining value by the day — good news for the range of services consumers can now access, though occasionally problematic in the sheer scope of the cybercriminals it draws. And though much is already there, it’s an environment where consumers and merchants alike are always looking for what’s next.  Read More...