PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

To help bring these options to more consumers, retailers and technology companies decided to join forces. Starbucks kicked off 2019 by adding additional cities to its delivery network through a partnership with Uber Eats. ” Other restaurants collaborated with third-party delivery apps later in 2019. and Chicago.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The concept of brand voice took a literal turn this month, with Amazon’s latest rollout, Amazon Polly, an AWS product that provides neural network-based text-to-speech services. And in dining, restaurants are teaming with online platforms to bring diners their favorite menu items. 35 percent: Approximate portion of the U.S.

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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.

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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.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Simon Property Group has partnered with Retail-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform Guesst on a multi-brand experiential retail concept. And Guesst’s technology will be used for brand onboarding, sales transactions, payments, inventory tracking and data reporting. We are having a high bankruptcy year. There’s no denying that.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. There is an understanding that technology and fintech are going to cause radical change, but the how, how big and when are still very unclear. Third, read and enjoy the 2019 edition of the GonzoBanker Awards, our 18 th. annual list. We may not be good, but we’re persistent!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Power research shows that the number of customers doing their credit applications online has kicked into high gear. Consumers and Banks Both Like Online Auto Loans. Consumers are apparently so glad to dump the back-office haggle between dealer and bank that roughly one-third of car buyers are now doing the loan process online, J.D.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

According to the NPD Group , COVID-19 brought the year’s good start to a halt, with March athletic shoe sales down about 40 percent compared to 2019 and taking a 50 percent hit in April. While stores were closed, Fleet Feet saw tremendous growth in its online business. Fleet Feet has come up with proprietary technology to address that.

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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. In related grocery delivery news, Amazon Fresh, the company’s online grocery delivery program that pre-existed Whole Foods, dropped its $14.99 Webster added.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Online Resale. Online resale has become all the rage — even for retailers like Neiman Marcus — from a little bit of everything on OfferUp to fashion-focused Poshmark and high-end The RealReal and 1stdibs. Sales of counterfeit goods through online marketplaces are expected to hit $1.8 billion per year to fake online sales.

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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. 7), provided details about where those online and mobile efforts are headed in 2019 for those well-known restaurants. Point-of-sale technology must be up to the task. “In percent, to nearly $1.56

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Brooklyn, New York-based technology accessories eCommerce company Casely established charitable giving as part of its core mission when it was founded in 2017 with the launch of its Every Case Counts initiative, which donates 5 percent of proceeds to a designated charity organization each month.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This year, 2019 will likely be the first season that [holiday spending] will top $1 trillion,” Jamison explained. “I An approach, he said, that has many variations on that theme: line-busting tech in the store, beacons, smart digital clothes hangers that signal popular items online or rich loyalty offerings. There is an intent to buy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Account takeovers and shipping fraud increased by 347 percent and 391 percent, respectively, between 2018 and 2019, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these issues. Other fraudsters are deploying phishing schemes to net their ill-gotten gains, either using the stolen data themselves or selling it online.

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CB Insights

MARCH 11, 2019

Amazon may dominate discussions about the future of retail, but a range of technologies are already disrupting the sector. Our analysts looked at signals across the industry to identify the top 21 retail trends to watch in 2019. One of the top retail trends of 2019 will be applying AI, IoT, and more to inventory management.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

They also create repeat visits to the DSW brand, where an exciting footwear assortment awaits.”. Shoppers can pick shoes from a display wall using the technology, which sends a message to the salesperson on a mezzanine level of the store. L Brands posted net income in the fourth quarter of $1.94 In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2019

While many retailers are using the technology to create tailored experiences for their brands, it may well become a new way for customers to shop, too. With more at-home shoppers curious about this hardware, VR is also gaining its place in eCommerce as a way for consumers to have a full, tactile experience in an online store.

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PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

Now more than ever, people are counting on technology to help them make contactless payments, shop, and manage their finances without leaving the house,” said Sang Ahn, vice president and GM of Samsung Pay’s North America service business, in a statement. By early 2019, Samsung Pay’s international presence grew to six global regions.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

What was once a small but meaningful constituency — online shoppers — suddenly seem to be holding all the cards. How consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and subscription-based businesses respond to this important trend will be make-or-break for many. million, a 97 percent increase from 2019.

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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.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Between the rise of F&B startups, changing consumer preferences, and moves by incumbent brands to adapt, the food & beverage industry is undergoing tremendous change. Download the free report to learn about the emerging trends taking over the food and beverage industry and strategies to watch for 2019. Plant Protein.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In the first two blogs in this series, Getting Started On Embedded Finance and Embedded Finance: Bolstering Brand Experiences, we defined embedded finance and looked at the goals and strategies that firms should take at the outset of their modern embedded finance journey, as well as how and why firms should consider getting embedded banking.

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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. Overall, Yum reported Q1 revenue of $1.25 Adjusted earnings came in at $0.82

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At the same time, Covid-19 presents opportunities for business leaders in the banking industry and beyond to develop strategies and branding that will define their future, as distinct market forces and customer behaviors will certainly emerge in the “new normal.” Mobile end-to-end account opening is one of those areas. Banks have seen a 14.5%

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

PYMNTS research on consumer shopping habits showed that 24 percent of all consumers say they have taken at least one of their routine shopping activities online and do not plan to revert to shopping in stores for this activity, even after the pandemic is over. More consumers are going online to shop and pay as the pandemic progresses.

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MAY 8, 2019

In that recent discussion with Karen Webster, Nussenbaum talked about how his company is bringing back-end marketplace services — which include merchandising and fulfillment tasks — to a host of retailers and brands in a variety of retail niches. Let’s pause for a minute and dig deeper into the concept of online marketplaces.

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Perficient

JULY 30, 2020

Louis and serving thousands of colleagues around the globe, is the leading global digital consultancy transforming how the world’s leading enterprises and biggest brands connect with customers and grow their businesses. Louis colleagues celebrated the Stanley Cup win in 2019. A Company with a Great Culture and the People to Prove it.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

Digital sports entertainment and gaming industry platform DraftKings — known for its top-rated daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting apps — today announced an agreement with InComm Payments , a global leading payments technology company, to launch an industry-first retail gift card. . DraftKings reported on Friday (Nov.

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JULY 1, 2020

The digital shift at retail continued its momentum this week as Walgreens and Lululemon both made significant moves to embrace the online consumer experience. pharmacy brand) access to customer data as they navigate online channels and provide consumers with more eCommerce options from the brands. “At

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The apparel, home design and decoration company has created a gift guide for the holiday season with Google, using Google Assistant voice technology. To use the technology, customers will need an Android device that has Google Assistant , as well as a credit card that’s linked to a Google account.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

We have deep dives into virtual card adoption and self-service technology, as well as a report on Kobe Bryant’s legacy. Bank client preferences have moved toward self-service technologies over branch visits in recent years because of ease of use and improved convenience. Super Bowl Countdown Brings New Online Gambling Action.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

13) between Walgreens , Mastercard and Synchrony is more than a standard co-brand deal. But that’s where the standard co-brand partnership ends. As of mid-2020, Walgreens has focused on its loyalty program, online capabilities and overall customer experience. The relationship announced Wednesday (Jan.

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CB Insights

MARCH 19, 2019

Download the free report to learn about the biggest emerging trends in AI and strategies to watch for 2019. One of the top AI trends to watch in 2019 will be the growth of edge AI across applications. Look for increased investment to the sector in 2019 and beyond. Track all the 2019 AI 100 startups in this brief on our platform.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Dollar Shave Club (DSC)’s board of directors have named a new CEO for the brand, while Albertsons Companies registered a digital sales growth spike in its third quarter fiscal 2020 results. The board of directors of the Dollar Shave Club (DSC) have named Jason Goldberger to be the brand’s new CEO effective Jan.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He came from the brand marketing side of the house at Clairol to the retail side and became CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue from 2006 to 2013. For example, home furniture and furnishings experienced the strongest growth of any sector compared to 2019, up 16.2 percent overall and 31 percent online. percent online.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Its cloud computing revenue grew 59 percent over 2019. Retaining and attracting active consumers is important to Alibaba's business model, which in large part consists of selling marketing services to the merchants that sell their wares on the company's online platforms. Think of it as Prime Day for a billion people.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Air Canada has announced that it is introducing a brand new payment option for Canadian customers when they’re buying tickets on aircanada.com: PayPal. We are therefore pleased to announce our agreement with PayPal, the popular online payment system that is secure, fast and convenient to use.

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