Travel startups are disrupting hotels and home shares with a new pricing model that provides an alternative to the traditional nightly stay. Take Recharge, which is enabling consumers to book accommodations by the minute. Manny Bamfo, the company’s chief executive, explains how the service works — and why consumers might opt in, even when they’re close to home.  Read More...

Will self-checkout be the future of payments in brick-and-mortar stores? The tech is poised to soon become more widespread, with the latest PYMNTS mPOS Tracker finding that 63 percent of North American retailers plan to offer this option within the next three years. Find out how retailers are taking advantage of this technology in the age of cashierless checkout experiences. Read More...

Consumers want brands to cater to them — and offer personalized service when appropriate. But increasingly in the age of digital, catering to a consumer might actually mean stepping back and letting them do it for themselves.  Read More...