PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Amazon takes another swing at Etsy, Apple catches up in the proprietary Pay game and Facebook matriculates a new generation of social media users with its new Messenger product for kids — this and more of the latest news from the Frightful Five, just in case you missed it. Microsoft.

Apple 111

Apple social media Google Video 111

PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2018

million in a Series B funding round to expand its operations. That round was led by Japanese travel operator H.I.S. — a pairing that might seem a bit odd, as H.I.S is a 38-year-old travel operator that employs close to 17,000 people with offices in over 150 cities in 80 countries worldwide. They reported about $5.5

social media 126

social media Resources Operations Marketing 126

CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2018

Jet.com founder Marc Lore ascended to CEO of Walmart’s US e-commerce operations, and since joining has taken the company on an e-commerce/apparel acquisition spree. The company has social media momentum, and its wool supply chain and production processes could be expanded to adjacent products. Walmart’s $3.3B

Company 57

Company Branding Millennials Retail 57

CB Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Traditionally, companies like Kellogg’s and Covergirl don’t operate their own stores — they sell through Walmart, CVS, and other retailers. Startups are marketing to millennial employees at work. While millennials may be making fewer trips to brick-and-mortar stores, they’re definitely spending time at work.

Branding 73

Branding Industry Retail Strategy 73