Despite landmark court rulings reclassifying gig workers as subordinate employees, Italian delivery riders continue to struggle with algorithmic management and declining street-level labor conditions.
The Trump administration has directed U.S. diplomats to challenge foreign data localization mandates and regulations like the GDPR to protect American technology interests and cloud service scalability.
Laurie Tuschen of Optilogic reveals how digital twins, optimization, simulation, and AI transform supply chain design. Learn to test tariffs, reroute lanes, rebalance inventory, and model cost to service in minutes, replacing spreadsheets with faster data driven decisions.
PYMNTS Intelligence reveals how traditional economic metrics fail to capture permanent inflation damage, structural financial constraints, and the growing gap between employment and true job security.
The U.S. Postal Service is piloting "Picture Proof of Delivery" in select metro areas to improve package tracking accuracy and resolve customer claims through real-time photographic verification.
Stellantis posted its first-ever annual loss of $26.3 billion for 2025, driven by massive EV write-downs and a strategic pivot toward "freedom of choice" for global consumers.
The speculative NFT bubble has transitioned into a functional "Digital Object" era, where blockchain tokens now power retail loyalty, authentication, and industrial digital twins.
Global fashion brands leverage virtual assets and digital twins to anchor omnichannel loyalty, reaching nearly 152 million daily active users in virtual environments.
Walmart introduces "Scintilla," a revolutionary in-store digital display network designed to bridge the gap between physical shopping and high-precision digital retail media.
President Trump introduces the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," requiring major technology firms to develop independent power generation for AI data centers to shield consumers from rising utility costs.
Swiss sportswear brand On opens a high-tech robotic manufacturing facility in Busan to mitigate supply chain risks and accelerate nearshoring strategies for global markets.
Gap Inc. debuts "Encore," a revamped three-tier loyalty program integrating its four core brands with exclusive entertainment partnerships to deepen consumer engagement and cultural relevance.
AI and voice technology are reshaping retail by unlocking underutilized sales channels and enhancing the omnichannel experience. This article explores recent innovations, funding developments, and industry trends driving retail transformation.
Assembly has been appointed as Jabra’s global paid media and Amazon agency to power their direct-to-consumer growth strategy. This partnership integrates brand storytelling, performance media, and retail commerce using Assembly's STAGE platform for smarter, real-time marketing optimization.
FedEx continues its aggressive Network 2.0 strategy, merging Express and Ground operations to streamline logistics, resulting in facility closures and workforce reductions across North America.
Walmart reports significant progress in its high-tech supply chain transformation, leveraging automation across distribution centers to increase throughput and enhance delivery speed for customers.