PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

percent for some brands as dealerships were shut down due to concerns over the personal contact inherent in the auto sales process. For the first 12 days of April they dropped tumbled 63 percent vs. 2019. That’s good news for consumers who shop for cars online, which they did at an 86 percent rate during 2019.

Marketing 195

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. Third, read and enjoy the 2019 edition of the GonzoBanker Awards, our 18 th. The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. annual list. We may not be good, but we’re persistent!

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Brands reported that worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation increased 10 percent, with Taco Bell at 13 percent, KFC at 11 percent and Pizza Hut at 7 percent. Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs reported that KFC U.S. Pizza Hut U.S., New Zealand and Australia.

Branding 142

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 2, 2019

Ignite Ideas talks at the Bank Innovation Ignite 2019 conference in Seattle last month tackled issues of financial inclusion, designing products that enhance the customer experience, revamping payments, and rebuilding trust in banking.

Innovation 186

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2019

Amazon, in the announcement released today, said that it “spends billions” on tools and services to help SMBs grow their operations and sell more online. According to the Amazon Small Business Impact Report , 1 million U.S.-based based small and medium-sized businesses were selling in Amazon’s stores last year. “We

Tools 167

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

After a better-than-expected earnings report and an upbeat round of guidance for the rest of the year, shares of Shopify were trading up when markets opened on Wall Street today (Aug. The feature was initially announced in early summer 2019, and interest has so far well exceeded pre-launch expectations. billion to $1.53 billion to $1.50

Operations 109

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And, in some cases, brick-and-mortar retailers brought these concepts to their own brands with original takes on clothing rental. In 2019, some online marketplaces took a page out of the sharing economy playbook for clothing. In 2019, a clothing subscription service also bought a brick-and-mortar retailer.

Retail 133

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Digitally native mattress and home goods brand platform Resident landed a $130 million investment headed up by Nexus Capital Management and Ion Crossover Partners with participation from Baron Capital Group in Q4 of 2020, according to a Thursday (Jan. percent in contrast to Q3 2019. 7) announcement.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

percent as of 2019 — PYMNTS’ 2019 numbers are historic, trailing 12-month numbers based on data from Q4 2018 through Q3 2019. percent as of 2019 data. Its curbside grocery-pickup program has been a breakout success for the company — and a main driver of its eCommerce growth during 2019. Webster added. population.

Retail 136

Retail Online Georgia North Carolina 136

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

If there was any stigma left about used clothing it may have been erased last week as Nordstrom put its high-end brand on what it calls “re-commerce.”. While “reselling” or “secondary market” are more likely to keep ownership of this burgeoning market, the reselling market is reinventing itself for 2020. It says some 57.5

New York City 124

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

CBD products may be “everywhere,” Green Growth Brands CEO Peter Horvath told PYMNTS, but knowing what one is getting, how it was made and whether or not one is even allowed to have it pose more complex questions in a market like the U.S. Because the market is indeed growing in the U.S. – Will it be enough to save the mall ?

Marketing 124

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Welcome to the first Monday of 2019. According to the Chinese calendar, 2019 is the “Year of the Pig” – which may not, at first blush, inspire much excitement for the 358 days ahead of us. Pigs are considered practical, yet fun-loving and blessed with good fortune – as measured by their very generous girths.

Mobile 205

Mobile Innovation Apple Study 205

PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2017

By the end of 2019, Alaska Airlines will retire the Virgin American branding and logo it acquired last year. The Alaska Air Group announced on Wednesday (March 22) that the decision has to do with both cost and consistency of branding, GeekWire reported. In December, the Department of Justice granted U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Brands , moves that serve as a good reflection of overall trends in the quick service restaurant (QSR) space. Yum operates the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC chains, and the company’s fourth-quarter results, released Thursday (Feb. That effort will be supported by a significant marketing effort, he added. “We The goal for Yum?

Branding 122

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Discount retailers like TJX operate differently than others in the market; they purchase leftover inventory from retailers that have cancelled orders or brands that have a surplus of a particular product. That means TJX can respond much faster to consumer trends. And Herrman said Marshalls would use T.J.

Retail 128

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

FlixMobility , a German transport app, on Thursday reported a 37% increase in passenger travel in 2019. Popular for its branded green vehicles, in 2019, FlixMobility expanded into Ukraine. FlixMobility is operating in 30 countries. The FREE NOW platform reached 2 billion euros last year. billion people. billion people.

Report 130

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Many enjoyed huge first-day price pops, heating up the IPO market even more — and 2021 seems poised to only continue the fireworks. Popular stock-trading app Robinhood Markets reportedly recently hired Goldman Sachs to lead a possible 2021 IPO that would value the company at more than $20 billion. million in the same 2019 period. “We

Marketing 198

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CB Insights

MARCH 11, 2019

Our analysts looked at signals across the industry to identify the top 21 retail trends to watch in 2019. Download the free report to learn about the biggest emerging trends in retail and strategies to watch for 2019. One of the top retail trends of 2019 will be applying AI, IoT, and more to inventory management. Private Labels.

Trends 70

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

billion compared with the same period in 2019. Consumer sales grew 14 percent compared with the first half of 2019 and the brand’s global market share increased. Operating profit was $3.9 billion, an increase of 11 percent compared with 2019. at 8 percent and the Netherlands with 6 percent.

Retail 160

Retail Branding Groups Industry 160

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

billion compared to 2019. That estimate comes from market intelligence company GlobalData, which predicts that total spending in the region will dip to $60.3 billion in 2019. GlobalData analysts say the closure of a number of luxury-branded stores across Asia Pacific makes a short-term recovery unlikely.

Branding 246

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Perficient

APRIL 14, 2022

With the rise in vaccination rates and a hopeful return to a “new normal,” it won’t be possible to put the genie back in the bottle and return to legacy operations. population is considered millennial or younger as of July 2019), the demand for personalization in the commerce experience grows. Leveraging Data Responsibly .

Strategy 332

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2020

TiffinLabs opened in early 2019 and is operating some kitchens in Singapore, including digital-first restaurant brands Publico Pastabar and Hureideu – Korean Fried Chicken. market and assessing what needed to be done in terms of building demand and a network for supply, along with selecting the locations. .

Los Angeles 214

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2020

J.Crew Group is dropping the initial public offering (IPO) of its Madewell spinoff brand after creditor negotiations crumbled, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 20), citing sources familiar with the matter. If the market takes a turn for the better, J.Crew could decide to make a counter-proposal, according to the sources. billion debt.

Retail 160

Retail Branding Groups Marketing 160

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

Additionally, the company reported a net loss for Q1 2020 of $306 million compared to net income of $421 million in 2019. On May 14, the company started a “phased process” of reopening retail locations on a “market by market basis.”

Report 240

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 21, 2023

The need for a known, reliable brand creates an excellent opportunity for community banks to help small business customers while building deposit balances. Currently, there are only a few established national brands processing ERC at scale (CPAs will do it for you on a one-off basis).

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Software is eating the world, and every industry is dependent on tech to reach new markets and compete with startups and incumbents alike. We analyzed signals across industries to identify the top 14 tech trends to watch in 2019. Download the free report to learn about the biggest 14 trends in tech and strategies to watch for 2019.

Trends 77

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

The four-year-old startup, which just raised $10 million in Series A funding, develops non-meat equivalents of pork rinds, bacon seasoning and other piggy products for the direct-to-consumer (D2C) and retail markets. Bringing the (Plant-Based) Piggies to Market . billion market cap. 8) at $118.10.

Los Angeles 141

Los Angeles Marketing Retail Company 141

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“With our teams focused on sales growth and returning to profitability, we’ve made investments in demand generation that are driving engagement, particularly in this dislocated market as customers are looking to trusted brands to provide easy and safe shopping options,” Gap Inc. billion at Q3 2019’s end. billion in net sales.

Online 170

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Reaction from the brands involved did not show any alarm over the move and UPS had no official confirmation of the selective delays. “We FedEx, which had announced shipping surcharges recently, is dealing with the capacity crisis by closing on its deal to acquire ShopRunner , which directly connects brands and merchants with online shoppers.

Los Angeles 157

Los Angeles Branding Retail New York 157

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

Brands like Panera Bread and Jimmy John’s positioned themselves well by being early adopters of Apple Pay and Google Pay. Guests feel safe, and the brands deliver an exceptional experience.”. It revealed that 51 percent of operators are already leveraging contactless payments while 31 percent intend to implement the technology.

Branding 265

Branding Meeting Examples Training 265

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

Auto1 said it would put about three-quarters of that back into its business, which includes its Autohero website brand. Since its beginnings nine years ago, Auto1 has expanded into 30 European markets and has traded more than two million cars. billion euros in 2019. Revenue grew by 21 percent to reach 3.5

Online 131

Online Groups Branding Marketing 131

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2019

Brands keeps rolling out delivery and technology for its quick service restaurant (QSR) brands, but that didn’t save it from disappointing investors early Wednesday (May 1) when it released its financial results for the first quarter of 2019. With this quarter, we have a healthy foundation to help us achieve our 2019 guidance.”.

Branding 115

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Digitally native sleep brand Purple Innovation, Inc. percent compared to Q3 2019, according to an announcement. The company reported that operating expenses were 34.2 Its marketing and sales expense as a portion of net revenue fell to 27.4 percent and its wholesale revenue rose 6.9 percent for the year ago period.

Retail 158

Retail Maine Branding Report 158

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The banking group has started reaching out to possible bidders, but still hasn’t made a definitive decision as to whether it will actually sell the unit, which specializes in store-branded credit cards, according to a Bloomberg report. percent in 2019 and its share of borrowings at 3.63 Others are operating in a less constrained way.”.

Cards 285

Cards Conference Groups Report 285

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Macy’s , Kohl’s , JCPenney, Five Below, L Brands and Bed, Bath & Beyond all made weaker-than-expected holiday sales in the final quarter of 2019 – and their stock prices have been hit hard for the failure. The investment, however, doesn’t seem to have paid off – Target’s toy sales were about flat with 2018 in 2019.

Retail 130

Retail Branding Report US 130

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

He will continue reporting to Krish Iyer, President & CEO Walmart India, and oversee operations, merchandising, people, marketing, real estate, kirana development program, digital, eCommerce and strategy,” a company spokesperson said. Within eight months, he became chief business officer in December 2019.

Leadership 131

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Macy’s , Kohl’s , JCPenney, Five Below, L Brands and Bed, Bath & Beyond all made weaker-than-expected holiday sales in the final quarter of 2019 – and their stock prices have been hit hard for the failure. The investment, however, doesn’t seem to have paid off – Target’s toy sales were about flat with 2018 in 2019.

Retail 130

Retail Branding Report US 130