They say that death and taxes are the only certainties in life. A recent Supreme Court ruling makes eCommerce taxes a certainty — but how they are computed and collected varies wildly. Avalara President and Chief Operating Officer Amit Mathradas tells Karen Webster why it's crucial to leverage technology in order to track what’s owed — and where.   Read More...

PUMA opened a flagship in New York City, while Target plans to roll out Disney shops in select stores. How does tech power innovative experiences at PUMA’s store, and how many Target brick-and-mortar locations will host Disney shops? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.   Read More...

How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay

The gig economy is upending many aspects of the traditional employee-employer dynamic, but gig worker payments have scarcely kept up with these developments. Pay advances, however, can let workers receive payments for assigned (but not yet completed) jobs. How can these tools help gig workers gain financial control and stability?  Read More...