PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands drove into the pandemic and adapted to it to catch the digital shift. Adore Me, for example, was a thriving eCommerce brand before the pandemic.

Retail 295

Retail Branding Minneapolis Trends 295

PYMNTS

AUGUST 26, 2019

To provide men’s personal care items that feel like premium brands at accessible price points, eCommerce innovators are building product lines through the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model. Founder Matt Mullenax was inspired to start the brand after cutting his teeth in the DTC world as an early employee at Bonobos.

Branding 163

Branding Minneapolis social media Company 163

PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

The retail news is full of companies that have made brilliant and sometimes dramatic pivots to catch up with the shift to Digital 3.0. Such is the case with Minneapolis-based Peace Coffee. While Wallace and her team will continue to build that channel, she expects that recent retail successes will carry the year.

Milwaukee 130

Milwaukee Community Minneapolis Denver 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2016

Sometimes, even the brightest LED television screens fade away, and sometimes, the most expensive battery packs that an electronics retailer can stock end up losing their charge. Best Buy announced Tuesday (March 15) that Brad Anderson, former CEO of the organization and current member of its board of directors, is retiring from his position.

Minneapolis 100

Minneapolis Leadership Conference Retail 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

The Host Committee estimates 1 million people will flock to Minneapolis on game day and the 10 days prior. Locally, Nicollet Mall will be festooned with free activities, and the Minneapolis Convention Center has reportedly been turned into a “Disneyworld for football fans.”. The Crowded Bowl . Minnesota vs. the Impending Masses.

Minneapolis 101

Minneapolis Minnesota Philadelphia Boston 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Man, this is the bread and butter of retail banking and credit unions. Acronym of the Year.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. So many miles to go, retail bankers! The Tech Award – Goes to Capital One.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148