Peloton Could IPO This Year; Plus 2nd Kitchen Delivers Dinner To Venues Without Kitchens; And Toys R Us’ Retail Do-Over
 
 
 
 
 
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February 12, 2019
 
 
 
 
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2ndKitchen And Platforms As A Satellite Kitchen Service
 

No kitchen, no problem. From bowling alleys to breweries to hotels, with the influx of food delivery platforms, venues without kitchens are finding opportunities to bridge that gap without having to add operations – or even a kitchen itself. And some platforms are directly catering to this need through partnerships with venues, via direct-order kiosks and apps. 2ndkitchen’s CEO and Co-Founder Nick Anastasiades explains how his platform connects customers of venues to local restaurants, so patrons can get their bowling and wings on, without friction.

 
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Walmart And Amazon Up Their Private-Label Retail Game
 

Walmart is out with a new private-label furniture brand, the latest development not only in its battle with Amazon, but also the private-label push in retail. But can anyone really outpace Amazon this way? And what about marketplace sellers — will they get anything from the increase in private labels sold online?  Read More...

 
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Why Subscription Merchants Are Offering Mobile Optimization With Payments
 

Merchants of all kinds are tapping into subscription features to serve customers and, of course, drive conversions. The latest PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Conversion Index finds that 95 percent of the top performers in the space implemented subscription plan options in Q4 2018. Discover some of the features smart retailers are using to meet consumers’ demands.  Read More...

 
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Digital Payments, Connected Commerce And The Need For Speed
 

Commerce, always on and skewing digital as the younger generations wield buying power, could get a boost from connected devices and faster payments. It may take a few years, but new payments rails — and everything from mobile apps to voice assistants — will change the way we pay, and how quickly we get paid.  Read More...

 
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