PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2017

In Austin-based Square Root’s latest study with Forrester Consulting, Close The Gap Between High- and Low-Performing Stores: Management and Measurement of Brick-and-Mortar Retail Locations , retail store performance issues that affect customer experience and loyalty were identified.

Study 100

Study Retail Austin Customer Experience 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

The internet “and its many apps, online reviews, and socially viral communication speeds will continue to disrupt restaurant industry traffic, revenues, brands, and survivability even more over the next decade,” Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting, told Modern Restaurant Management.

Miami 130

Miami Los Angeles Austin South Carolina 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

They are described by Google as “smart,” since they will provide account holders with money management tips to optimize and manage the funds in those accounts. One big question is the balance between Google’s brand and role in all of this, and the role of participating FIs. Google’s Aim.

Google 272

Google Fintech Payments Apple 272

William Mills

MARCH 15, 2017

FirstClose provides both mortgage technology solutions, as well as a vendor management system that eliminates duplicate data entry and expedites closing times for lenders nationwide.

Industry 46

Industry Branding Technology Austin 46

PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2017

The Las Vegas-headquartered company kicks off the road show in Austin, Tex., On its website, the company showcases millions of products from more than 1,000 clothing and shoe brands. The company says it also hopes to make new friends — customers — along the way. Zappos is owned by Amazon.

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Nashville Austin Atlanta 100

PYMNTS

MAY 25, 2016

The Austin-based company claims that its displays have proven to drive customer engagement and help increase in-store sales by as much as 38 percent. “This investment will also help us to more quickly add new retailers and brands who want to use eyeQ to reinvent the in-store shopping experience.”.

Austin 100

Austin Samsung Capital Branding 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The loans themselves would reportedly be co-branded. In Amazon’s case, the value of logistics is about $1 trillion, which is the valuation the company reached again this week, after the firm’s results and investments managed to impress investors. The move is on-trend for both firms.

Austin 131

Austin Lending Omaha New York City 131

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Madewell , for instance, is teaming with thredUP for an offering called “The Madewell Archive,” which is described as a collection of its own branded jeans that it sourced from the reCommerce platform, and follows other recycling efforts from the company. The brand also rolled out a fair-trade denim capsule earlier in 2019.).

Retail 101

Retail Kansas City Nashville Kansas 101

PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2019

The athletic shoe and apparel brand has announced its “ Greenhouse” incubator initiative , a vaguely-defined concept that will include a think tank and collaborations – and, ideally, will lead to new brands, among other gains. One of the latest examples from the larger world of retail comes from Foot Locker.

Innovation 155

Innovation Millennials Dallas Retail 155

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A quick survey of the most recent edition of the PYMNTS Buy Now, Pay Later Tracker indicates that a genuine sea of change is rising when it comes to how merchants want to interact with their customers, and how consumers want to manage their transactions. It’s not just about building something, but the right versions for the right markets.

Austin 186

Austin Cards Marketing Mobile 186

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2017

Cece and Drako met while running companies in Silicon Valley and later reconnected in Austin, Texas, to author a solution that could kill both birds with one stone. Drako had founded several companies, including Barracuda Networks, and was frustrated with the lack of real-time information about his manufacturing operations.

System 193

System Austin Guidelines Texas 193

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

For example, as reported by Forbes, auditor Grant Thornton wrote that “management believes” it can meet its financial obligations through February 2021. According to Carvana Chief Brand Officer Ryan Keeton, opening new markets brings an uptick in overall business. “We New Markets. Ontario (L.A.), Oklahoma City, and Memphis.

Company 130

Company Miami San Antonio Oklahoma City 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2019

That’s because a spokesperson for the company told TechCrunch that Lyft is continuing to hire in its scooter and bike division, and that the cuts were part of the company’s “performance management process.”

San Francisco 109

San Francisco Austin Maine Operations 109

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2019

The company said in the announcement that harnessing a platform for digital management “enables supply chain managers to mobilize and visualize performance management in a more intuitive, convenient manner.” JD has over 2,400 locations that offer brands such as Nike, Puma and Adidas. and other markets.

Retail 101

Retail San Diego blockchain Phoenix 101

Gonzobanker

JUNE 11, 2018

While commercial lending and treasury management remains the money maker for more than 75% of my clients, most of those clients have a retail-heavy, if any, digital strategy. Austin is home to Malauzai , Q2, 22 fintech startups and FinTech supporter Austin Capital Bank , so it’s a great choice.

Conference 70

Conference Digital Banking Austin Digital Strategies 70

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

Urban Remedy has 30 branded refrigerated kiosks in Whole Foods stores across California. They are continually redefining health and healthful eating experiences,” John Haugen, VP and general manager of 301, told NOSH. When you look at this [deal] and overlay our current strategy, it checks all the boxes in our investment thesis.”.

San Francisco 108

San Francisco California Austin Strategy 108

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Disney+ is planning to offer streaming content from brands like Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar. “Re-imagined” Wanderift focuses on subscribers in cities such as Austin, Denver, Atlanta and Las Vegas. The move by Disney is reportedly an effort to tackle rivals with original content like Amazon, Apple and Netflix.

Innovation 109

Innovation Retail Las Vegas Payments 109

Filene

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center | Austin, TX | 8:30 a.m. - Springer Endowed Chair of Business Leadership at Villanova University, will explore strategies for strengthening a brand story and making employee attraction a competitive advantage. >> Secure your spot now! Quinetta Roberson , Ph.D.,

Austin 28

Austin Leadership Conference Texas 28

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The Zebra , an Austin-based home and auto insurance comparison site, announced its $38.6M The company offers a commercial real estate management platform and offers a commercial P&C insurance program for portfolios between $500K and $10B in AUM. . Aviva to distribute Neos digital home policies under its own brand.

blockchain 41

blockchain Online Policies San Francisco 41

Filene

OCTOBER 14, 2017

This year we'll be kicking up the dust in Austin on December 7-8. Bijal Gami – Local Government Federal Credit Union, Payments Manager. Holly Martindale – SESLOC Federal Credit Union, Business Innovation Manager. Jennifer Statham – Washington State Employees Credit Union, SVP/Chief Brand Technologist.

Vermont 48

Vermont Innovation Austin Florida 48

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rue21’s new strategy includes opening 40 new stores, giving 100 current stores a facelift and focusing on branding. The Austin, Texas-based retailer is hoping to sell 109 Golfsmith stores in the U.S. Lampert wants to expand distribution and develop partnerships for the Sears brands. to a buyer through the auction.

Retail 100

Retail Marketing Branding Austin 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2020

Austin’s Levitation music festival has been canceled, as has Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest musical festival. Everything that I do with EscapeTracks as a brand is about trying to give everyone a sense of happiness,” Sassi told Fast Company. and around the world.

New Jersey 151

New Jersey Community Los Angeles Austin 151

CB Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For many consumers, the local pharmacy is long gone, replaced by big box retailers with significantly more cash and brand recognition. CVS established itself both as an insurer and population health manager with its $69B acquisition of Aetna. In June, the pharmacy retailer participated in a $7.3M

San Antonio 41

San Antonio Marketing Kentucky Houston 41

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2016

What is the force that is managing to keep these outliers alive?

Video 100

Video South Dakota United States Retail 100

CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

From supply chain and inventory improvements to new payment options, these brands are going all in on digital. Key People: Anthony Gregorio, Innovation Lab Senior Manager; Prat Vemana, VP Online; Albert Vita, Director of Strategy Insights. The Home Depot also operates a secondary lab out of Austin called BlackLocus.

Innovation 77

Innovation Retail Branding Technology 77

William Mills

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Customer experience, automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), ease of use, flexibility – all of these were part of the discussions at this year’s SourceMedia’s Small Business Banking Conference in Austin, Texas. The company recently surpassed $1 billion in loan requests since it was established in 2013. 9spokes.com.

Conference 40

Conference Innovation Lending Customer Experience 40

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 2, 2016

Austin-based UnboundID offers customer identity and access management solutions. The deal is expected to help Ping expand from identity management into customer engagement. Privacy management. Partner identity management. Perhaps more importantly, it also gives Ping its own identity data store. Personalization.

Austin 12

Austin Colorado User Experience Management 12

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Two have been acquired by large banks, but they will stay on this list as long as they are operated as an independent brand. Expensify is more known for expense management, but introduced a corporate charge card in Oct 2019. . HQ: Austin. NEW : Looking for digital banks, lenders or insurance companies serving small businesses?

Cards 15

Cards Online Utah Austin 15

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Two have been acquired by large banks, but they will stay on this list as long as they are operated as an independent brand. Expensify is more known for expense management, but introduced a corporate charge card in Oct 2019. . HQ: Austin. NEW : Looking for digital banks, lenders or insurance companies serving small businesses?

Cards 15

Cards Online Utah Austin 15

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 24, 2015

Headquartered in Austin, TX. DRAFT plans to launch a B2B, white-label version of its app for advisors to brand and distribute to clients. Additionally, by gaining visibility into their clients’ entire portfolio , advisors may discover assets they aren’t currently managing. Raised $1 million seed funding.

San Jose 12

San Jose Austin Mobile Branding 12

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

They are a diverse group of players, ranging from automotive industry stalwarts to leading technology brands and telecommunications companies. A few of the companies or brands listed below belong to the same parent organization, but are detailed separately if they are operating distinct autonomous development programs.

System 78

System Technology Michigan California 78