Store windows are the next 24/7/365 shopping channel, giving physical retailers a new lease on … sales. For the October Unattended Retail Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Ilya Alshine, founder and president of imageSurge, a Boston-based unattended retail service provider who turns those panes of glass into an unattended retail touchpoint. You can also find the latest trends and a directory with profiles of 69 players in the unattended retail space.   Read More...

Amazon’s intentions to expand its services in food delivery and distribution has some scratching their heads. The grocery segment is one area where Walmart and Kroger sit on a slightly higher ledge on the precipitous slope of retail with its narrow profit margins. But while the big guys jostle for position on the cliff's edge, the race around town for food delivery startups is holding the attention of investors.  Read More...

If you've ever seen a UFO — or think you've seen one — there's a group that investigates. Founded in the 1960s on the eve of the Moon Landing, MUFON is a 501c3 that now has more than 4,000 members strong, plus researchers and field investigators across the World. MUFON is this week's weird commerce business.   Read More...