Bars have a new way to get the word out: Discovery apps, including Konnect, are enabling potential customers to explore a map of the area around them and find a new place to spend the night out on the town. Konnect CEO and Co-founder Matt Hamilton explains how his app works — and how it can appeal to audiences beyond millennials.  Read More...

Alibaba took in separate record-breaking hauls for Singles Day: The eCommerce retailer raked in a little more than $30 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV). But, while Alibaba put Singles Day on the map, it’s not the only retailer getting in on the retail holiday: JD.com was not far behind with $23 billion transaction value for its event haul. Sales from both retailers showed that consumers are scooping up deals from the U.S., Japan and South Korea.  Read More...

Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats

Progress is a good thing, but it’s not always an even process. Sometimes a rising tide doesn’t lift all boats. Consumers are confident and digital commerce is exploding, but there remain plenty of pockets where the progress noticeably trails the potential.  Read More...