PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2020

Bowman noted that Tap to Phone leverages EMV’s underlying capabilities, the growing base of contactless cards in consumers’ wallets and the partnership with Samsung to allow sellers to tap into new retail sales opportunities, simply by downloading an app onto a mobile device they already use.

Retail 226

Retail Samsung Software Mobile 226

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

As a nation of awake-earliers, up-very-laters, last-minute-crammers and entrepreneurs who simply never sleep at all, in this country, we like our coffee. Now, granted, all of those brands sell items other than coffee, but a lot of those billions of dollars were made one cuppa joe — with some fancy add-ons, of course — at a time.

National 103

National social media Cards Retail 103

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In an organized retail crime (ORC) survey, the National Retail Federation found that 92 percent of respondents were victims of the practice in the past year. These criminals find new ways to expand their networks and manipulate the retail supply chain every day.”.

Retail 110

Retail National Survey Fraud 110

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

To help merchants and promote Afterpay in-store payment services to individuals before the busy holiday shopping season, buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay and Simon have announced a national collaboration. Millennial and Gen Z shoppers are focusing on sustainable and ethical fashion and retail more than before.

Millennials 200

Millennials Retail United States National 200

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security. The virtual card offers a strong value proposition for corporates in the form of enhanced security and control over spend. But without support for mobile wallets, v-card adoption can lag.

Cards 151

Cards Data Mobile Survey 151

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

International payment platform dLocal has grown its payment network to include Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic to help retailers accept and distribute local payments, according to a Thursday (Oct. Furthermore, dLocal is adding the local debit card Tarjeta Clave, which is among the primary payment methods in Panama.

Payments 141

Payments National Retail Cards 141

South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example. The Banking Innovation Playbook – Step 1: Find a Niche Kim looked at the market and knew he needed traction in at least a single segment where he could create a brand and a following for Gentle Monster. Leveraging social media, Gentle Monster started to get traction.

Innovation 195

Innovation social media Branding Marketing 195

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Mastercard is collaborating with four eCommerce retailers — WHSmith.co.uk, Funky Pigeon, Cult Pens and The Card Gallery — to offer the Pay by Bank app to online shoppers, Mastercard announced in a press release on Friday (Oct. as well as maintain the company’s critical national infrastructures. .

Retail 116

Retail User Experience ATM Security 116

Payments Source

JANUARY 4, 2018

Prepaid2Cash has launched a mobile app enabling recipients of card network-branded gift cards to convert them to cash — targeting what the National Retail Federation says is nearly $30 billion in funds spent via gift cards in the U.S. during the holiday season.

Cards 79

Cards National Branding Retail 79

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2016

It is apparently getting harder to get a gift card out there, as retailers are making it harder to buy them. Some have started requiring cash-only purchases of the cards, others have cut them down to smaller denominations, others have put limits on buying multiple cards and some have just dispensed with selling them altogether.

Cards 100

Cards Fraud Retail National 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Loop Commerce , the operator of GiftNow, is announcing the launch of its GiftNow Card with Athleta , the Gap’s lifestyle apparel brand. GiftNow Cards are designed to allow shoppers in brick-and-mortar locations to make it easier to give the right gift, even if they aren’t sure what the recipient’s size or favored style might be.

Cards 101

Cards Branding Online Retail 101

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

For retailers, nothing really ever comes easy — and things aren’t getting any easier, at least when it involves gaining and retaining customers. The webinar featured Karen Webster from PYMNTS and Amy Parsons, senior vice president of global acceptance at Discover Financial Services and its payments brand, Discover Global Network.

Retail 137

Retail Millennials New York City social media 137

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2017

announced a 10-year extension of its fleet fuel card contract with convenience chain retailer Sheetz, Inc., WEX supports the Private Label, Universal and Tri-Brand fleet cards available at Sheetz, which can be used to purchase gasoline at store locations. On Wednesday (Oct. 18), payment solutions company WEX, Inc.,

Cards 100

Cards West Virginia North Carolina Virginia 100

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 Is Doing to Drive Virtual Card Adoption. Accounts payable (AP) professionals and vendors still have reservations about adopting virtual cards despite their many benefits.

Cards 131

Cards Technology social media Meeting 131

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The costs of using some cards is going on the incline, as news is breaking that the nation’s two largest card networks, Visa and Mastercard, are preparing to up the fees charged to merchants to accept network-branded cards.

Cards 224

Cards Course Security Fraud 224

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Merchants may be able to deliver the best experiences to their customers through their own apps, but not all customers want to take up hundreds of megabytes on their phones — unless they really love the brand. To stay on trend, retailers and merchants can turn to existing apps like Facebook Messenger or Apple’s iMessage to drive sales.

Cards 105

Cards Retail Strategy Marketing 105

PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2019

The fashionistas posting on Facebook have the attention of Kohl’s , which is looking to create a curated clothing line based on the brands people are wearing most, the Motley Fool reported Sunday (Aug. Kohl’s is teaming up with the social media giant to uncover emerging brands that millennial shoppers consider cool.

Millennials 133

Millennials Data social media Branding 133

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2016

It’s what’s turned the retail word upside down as consumers with their mobile devices have decided they’d rather buy from their couch with their mobile phone than schlep to the mall. In other words, kick the door wide open to remote retail. Meeting the consumer where they are. That’s the mantra of innovators everywhere.

Retail 100

Retail Technology Chicago Samsung 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Digitally native retailers are opening stores to bring their virtual experiences into the real world, and Zola is one of the latest merchants to test out the brick-and-mortar waters. The wedding retailer opened a store in New York City’s Flatiron District that is billed as a “one-stop-shop for wedding planning.”.

NJ 129

NJ Retail New York City New York 129

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

The Commerce Department released July’s retail sales last week, showing an increase in seasonally adjusted retail spending – up 1.2 Analysts reported that physical retail sales, seasonally adjusted, were up 2.7 And what we also see is only one part of the retail sales story. percent growth in June.

Retail 335

Retail Branding Online Report 335

Perficient

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I eventually got headhunted to work for City National Bank in Los Angeles. MM: So, you started at City National Bank, and was the bank online before you got there? MM: You played a variety of roles at City National Bank. I touch a variety of sub-industries, including retail banking, commercial banking, and payments.

Industry 539

Industry cryptocurrency New Mexico Los Angeles 539

PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2020

Financial institutions can keep customers safe by accurately determining when attempted transactions are legitimate versus when they are being made by fraudsters who have stolen customers’ cards or taken over accounts. You’re really wanting to start with almost a brand new transaction history.” .

Fraud 180

Fraud Cards Tools Florida 180

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

“As a result, our eCommerce business is now approximately $1 billion in annualized retail sales, and we are well-positioned to capitalize on what is sure to be a dynamic future in this space,” Nooyi told investors. And the numbers in this regard don’t lie: Physical retail is growing at a rate of about 3.6

Retail 124

Retail Branding Mobile Strategy 124

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That includes things like contactless credit and debit cards, digital wallets, cards on file or other digital methods. percent reported interest in card on file and 17.9 percent fewer consumers use contactless credit cards than would like to, while 15.1 percent fewer use contactless debit cards than would like to.

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Study Online Cards National 240

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

Stripe has also rolled out its service in 15 new nations throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. In April, Stripe announced significant updates to its software that will directly link users with Visa, Mastercard and the globe’s other leading credit card networks. billion in 2020.

America 222

America Software Meeting National 222

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2018

That’s one of the driving ideas behind a new service that Marriott International recently launched for Chinese travelers going overseas — a service that also helps to demonstrate how the country’s growing tourist class is changing payments and retail. Last year, the U.S.-based But mobile is only the beginning.

Retail 129

Retail Payments social media Mobile 129

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A recent National Restaurant Association (NRA) survey found that 43 percent of consumers want to order via app, but only 18 percent of NRA members have it on the menu. Credit/debit card pilferage is their core trade, so naturally, they’ve latched onto gift cards in a big way. A Side of Extra Revenue.

Mobile 134

Mobile Fraud Cards Survey 134

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The retailer intends to open 10 to 15 locations next year, Financial Times reported. and most of the selection will carry the Jack’s brand. Although the Jack’s stores will not offer online ordering or take the Tesco’s loyalty card, pricing will be similar to “exclusive to Tesco” items in the retailer’s mainstream stores.

Cards 134

Cards Retail National Regulation 134

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2019

All that’s left now, more or less, is the rush of returns that will all but overwhelm some retailers. However, after almost 50 years, it began to fade in the 1980s, disrupted by the emergence of store-branded credit cards. Big Brands. So, what kinds of products will people be getting this year? Top Sellers.

Millennials 139

Millennials Branding Trends Retail 139

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Customers visiting OXXO’s 14,000 locations can receive their funds by completing their payout information independently via one of three options — calling a national hotline in advance or using dedicated in-store phones and digital devices. The self-service feature allows faster and efficient funds collection at checkout.

Branding 164

Branding Strategy Maine America 164

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The calendar might have just turned to October and the leaves on the trees haven’t even started to turn yet, but retailers are already looking ahead to the holiday shopping season. 4), the National Retail Federation said it expects holiday sales to increase 3.6 inch Pixel XL that will retail for $769. On Tuesday (Oct.

Google 133

Google Cards Retail Apple 133

FICO

JUNE 21, 2022

Credit Card Limit Optimization: Akbank Wins with FICO Analytics. Leading Turkish retail bank wins FICO ® Decisions Award for AI, machine learning & optimization using FICO decision optimization technology for credit limits. This rule meant that Akbank had to include existing credit cards from other banks into its optimization model.

Analytics 52

Analytics Cards Strategy Regulation 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The retailer is inviting specialty and national brands alike to offer items online, CNBC reported. Gomez continued, “This is intended to be a very curated and select group of products and brands … We are reaching out to the brands we want.”.

Branding 101

Branding Comparison Millennials Retail 101

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2019

Last week, wireless carrier T-Mobile announced it would throw its hat into the mobile banking arena with the national rollout of T-Mobile MONEY. T-Mobile MONEY isn’t the first non-bank to offer branded banking services, or to tap into the consumer desire to seek an alternative to the more traditional bank. In fact, 72.4 Overall, 57.5

Millennials 145

Millennials Mobile Study Branding 145

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

According to Market Watch , a new report by Piper Jaffray found that teens would rather have those items than cash or gift cards. percent of teen’s wish lists, with the top four consumer brands being the iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBooks and Airpods. The next closest brand is Gucci , which only accounted for 0.6 The top item on U.S.

Apple 123

Apple Video Retail Branding 123

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2017

May flowers did not appear for retail earnings, unless you consider a bouquet of stinkweed a blanket of blossoms. And given the fact that last year Chinese tourists traveling abroad spent $261 billion (according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization), a fair slice of that spend could wind up in U.S. businesses’ coffers.

Retail 108

Retail Mobile Baltimore Management 108

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

In a recent trend, eCommerce mattress brands have been moving into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening their own stores and pop-up shops to help let customers test-drive their products in real life. At the stores, customers will be able to choose to take their mattresses from the store or have them delivered.

Apple 109

Apple Branding San Francisco New York City 109