PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The restaurant business is: a) healthy for 2020 or b) apprehensive about technology. The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association was released today and it paints a picture of an industry dealing with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. All of the above.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

billion non-cash goodwill charge before tax, as the retailer’s long-haul forecast and market capitalization shifted, mainly due to the coronavirus health crisis. The department store retailer also recognized an $80 million long-lived asset impairment charge, according to a first-quarter financial results announcement.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

The company has teamed up with Regions Bank to provide the possibility of virtual loans to consumers in Texas, the South and the Midwest. When someone goes to the auto center section of the Regions Bank website , they’ll be routed to a new, co-branded site from the two companies. and Carvana has next-day delivery in 146 markets.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 17, 2020

Well GonzoBankers, the gang is back to work and we are all headed face-first into 2020 – a year with more uncertainty than most about how things will turn out. So, to get your Gonzo executive brains warmed up for a new year, I offer you 20 important banking realities for 2020 to guide your strategic execution efforts: 1.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2016

While some Asian country economies may be slowing down, the health of the online retail markets across the continent is booming. trillion by 2020. That same report goes on to detail how these five Asian online economies have already outpaced the combined online retail markets in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

Presented by Afterpay and featuring an interview with Daniel Demsky , co-founder of travel clothing retailer Unbound Merino , this report detailed the way installment payment plans’ popularity have surged during the pandemic, and research correctly suggested it would become only more popular during the holiday season. Buy Now, Pay Later.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

Having previously identified the region’s growing eCommerce market and given the traction witnessed by clients (going) online due to the pandemic, we are on track for the scheduled opening by the end of 2020.”. DCC is the first eCommerce free zone to foster retail growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Retailers are doubling down on toys amid a gap in the market left by the bankruptcy of Toys R Us. toy retailer Hamleys , for instance, is eyeing a potential New York City location for a flagship store. The potential store could open its doors in 2020, although such a deal has not been made final. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics has released a report stating that global smartphone shipments dropped 38 percent year on year in February of 2020. It was the biggest drop in smartphone sales in the history of the market. million in February 2020. million units in the month of February 2019, to 61.8

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2016

The retail sector in the region grew by 209 percent from $4.4 Others, including the Confederation of Indian Industry and reporting firm Deloitte, predict the online retail sector in India will reach $1 trillion by 2020. billion in 2010 to $13.6 billion in 2014, more than tripling in fewer than five years.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

The largest brick-and-mortar retailer in the United States is replacing its traditional, cashier-staffed checkouts with self-checkout registers at its store in Fayetteville, Ark., In January, Walmart dispensed with cashiers at its Neighborhood Market store in Coral Way, Fla. according to local news reports.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

As it begins a new period of growth, ALDI intends to open over 70 new retail locations by the conclusion of 2020. The value grocery chain also said it intended to come into the greater Phoenix market and continue to support Gulf Coast store growth with a new Alabama distribution center, according to a Tuesday (July 21) announcement.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Morgan Chase regional investment banking head John Richert, CEOs are expressing concerns about delivering earnings growth during increasingly uncertain times, which include slowing growth around the world, the U.S.-China According to J.P. China trade war and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Elizabeth Warren of Oklahoma, were to win.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Retailers that are unable to call on substantial financial reserves are struggling in the current environment. Mobile shopping is growing and a key focus of retailers going into the holiday season. Mobile shopping is growing and a key focus of retailers going into the holiday season. to less than $0.29. Sears Holdings Corp.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It would make sense that the supermarket business might be immune from the cross-currents of retailing in 2020. Three regional players in the organic food retail business — where Whole Foods and parent Amazon rule — have declared bankruptcy over the past month. based natural foods retailer is the third significant U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

We have a deep dive into faster payments for education, seven 2020 trendlines when it comes to the connected economy and news on Samsung’s Neon “ artificial human. ”. Welcome To The Connected Economy (The Seven 2020 Trendlines). 7 at CES 2020 that is completely different than its Bixby artificial intelligence (AI) assistant.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

That estimate comes from market intelligence company GlobalData, which predicts that total spending in the region will dip to $60.3 billion in 2020, compared to $62.4 This will bring some relief to luxury retailers, as they can now open their stores and resume operations.”. percent this year, a fall of $2.1

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

UPS is pulling out of the domestic trucking market to focus on the escalating small package delivery business. billion in 2020 revenue. for 85 years, it has offered a full range of regional and long-haul solutions, along with an on-time delivery guarantee for LTL shipments. and Canada.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Determining how to bridge that awareness divide and build out instant payments at speed might require these entities to look outside of their own markets, such as toward regions like the Nordics where instant payment solutions and usage has been s teadily gaining ground. Around The Disbursements World. Ninety percent of U.S.

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CB Insights

MARCH 9, 2022

CB Insights identified 100+ payments companies addressing 7 technology priorities, from payment APIs & infrastructure to white-label digital wallets, that financial institutions, retailers, and businesses face. The global fintech unicorn count hit 235 in 2021 — up 108% from 2020. FREE DOWNLOAD: STATE OF FINTECH 2021.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

But the style changes on display in 2020 are quite a bit different than previous years. In 2020, according to the report, the industry’s economic profit will fall by 93 percent. Moreover, the industry will start regaining ground in the year 2021, particularly the Asia Pacific region. Changing styles in fashion are nothing new.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

As they aim to fill eCommerce orders faster, supermarket retailers are piloting micro-fulfillment systems that can be positioned in the back of brick-and-mortar locations or in urban areas. grocery market at approximately 3.5 The project will be approximately 10,000 square feet and for an unidentified regional grocer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The SCA part was delayed until the end of 2020, he explained, but the French, Dutch and English had already extended the implementation of SCA by 18 months, and they have shared no further information about it. “So, merchants six months before the end-of-2020 deadline,” Kakkar said.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

This year has been big for retail — big on change, innovation and some surprises along the way. Consumers flocked to online and mobile commerce , robots rose in food and consumer goods , and brick-and-mortar stayed relevant with retail experimentation — pop – ups , flash sales , store-in-store and showrooms.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

So where to next for the omnichannel retail giant? The move comes as part of a larger targeting of Southeast Asian markets, according to TechCrunch , starting with beginning selected regional services in Singapore in the first quarter of 2017. But Amazon isn’t waiting until 2025, or even 2020. Singapore, it turns out.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There was lots to watch in the world of payments and commerce last week, with red flags flown in physical retail, international commerce and crypto. Physical Retail Stumbles Into 2020 . This will be the fourth year in a row that retailers will shutter 100 million square feet of space, which equals about 562 Walmart supercenters.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

One area where the pandemic may significantly impact emerging data protection and open banking rules is the Middle East and North African region (MENA). The ongoing pandemic has caused many regulators in the MENA region to examine the digital and open banking infrastructure they have in place. Around The Data Protection World.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

In addition to its significant revenue increase from seller fees and user deposits, the company’s Cash App generated $875 million of bitcoin revenue and $17 million of bitcoin gross profit during the second quarter of 2020, up 600 percent year over year. By comparison, Square made $306 million in bitcoin revenue for Q1. “We

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The service will be available next month in the Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Guangzhou, where AlipayHK customers can use their app in any places that accept Alipay, including theme parks, hotels and retail stores. We believe the availability of AlipayHK’s services in the Greater Bay Area will contribute to the regions’ connectivity.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to research from solutions provider iKala , social commerce orders in the first half of 2020 more than doubled, while gross merchandise value (GMV) grew three-fold compared to 2019. Overall, the number of live-sales in the region increased nearly 67 percent, thanks to the heaviest usage among shoppers in Singapore and Thailand.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To bring its fashions to new markets, Zara plans to roll out a global online platform. With the launch, the retailer will expand its efforts to 106 new markets, Chain Store Age reported. The new markets include many areas of Africa, such as Cameroon, Tanzania and Senegal.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

I would rather grow the market than just try to take everything,” the executive said. The geographic region is behind the globe because of hurdles like inconsistent addresses and links to the web that are not strong. Jumia is reportedly viewed as an innovator in eCommerce in sub-Saharan Africa.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bain Capital Ventures: 2020 Is B2B Payments’ Breakout Year. Bain Capital Ventures’ partner Matt Harris told PYMNTS that 2020 marked the tipping point for commercial payments. “I I think in terms of market recognition, 2020 was the breakout year — [and] in terms of commercial adoption, 2021 will be more like it,” Harris said.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

The license bid is “an opportunity for us to impact an underserved segment,” said Mi Li, ADVANCE.AI’s chief marketing officer. Winners will be announced in mid-2020. Research companies predict for the digital lending market in Southeast Asia to more than quadruple to $110 billion in the next five years.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

In 2019, Chinese consumers spent $149 billion across the Chinese New Year holiday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce — a sum widely expected to be exceeded in 2020 to the tune of $156 billion. It is among the reasons why the holiday is most commonly referred to in the U.S. as the Chinese New Year. Brands have responded avidly.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. The 2020 Census quantified the growth many residents were already sensing: Austin grew by 33% between 2010 and 2020, earning it the rank of fastest-growing large metro. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3%

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PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2017

The number of smartphone users in the region is anticipated to surpass 257 million by 2020; likewise, Southeast Asia’s internet economy is projected to become a $278 billion market by 2025. Tencent has also made major bids to expand into the region. Australian retailers are naturally concerned.

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