Starbucks Mobile App Now Counts 16.8M Users

Starbucks' digital relationships spiked during the second quarter, with its active rewards program membership rising to 16.8 million. The quick-service coffee giant also rolled out an enhanced rewards program and plans to enhance its in-store experience and beverage platform. Here are the piping-hot details.  Read More...

Floravere Opens NYC Store; Target Debuts Everspring Brand

Online wedding brand Floravere opened a store in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood, while Target debuted its Everspring household brand. How is Floravere using digital tech to customize its in-store shopping experience, and what are some of the products in Everspring's lineup? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

Time for real-time payments in an age of work (particularly with the gig economy) and commerce where every second counts? The fact remains that businesses and individuals expect flexibility and visibility in terms of how and where funds flow — and that means the on-demand mindset is gaining traction when it comes to transactions.   Read More...