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Marketplace Fees Under Pressure: Uber Settles With Drivers, Again

Uber headed off a class action lawsuit by 2,000 New York-area drivers this week, with a promise to pay $3 million to end a dispute over the fees it imposes on those drivers. It is evidence that marketplaces will see more pressure to lower fees in order to retain workers.  The ridesharing company has settled […]

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Teens and Commitment: It’s an Exclusive Thing

Piper Jaffray surveyed 1,100 teens about their spending habits and the results reinforce the importance of relationships with young buyers, according to MediaPost. As noted yesterday, Gen Z is more deliberative, less prone to impulse buying, and already saving for their future. The Piper Jaffray study also found that young consumers look for exclusive offers, […]