PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

Every year for the last 110 years , members of the retail trade group, known as the National Retail Federation (NRF), have assembled to discuss the slate of issues pertinent to its members. COVID-19, of course, didn’t cause physical retail’s steep decline — it just accelerated it. Retail is now about logistics and the last mile.

Retail 309

Retail Online Maine Branding 309

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

Anyone who works at fashion brand Bella+Canvas is familiar with the quote. Bella+Canvas is a California-based activewear brand with a unique mix of business models. Most recently, Bella+Canvas has opened a retail business, distributing its products through Nordstrom and other department stores. Its tagline: “Be different.”

Branding 165

Branding Los Angeles California Video 165

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. It is estimated that by 2024, there will be one billion video streaming service subscribers worldwide. 12 on most major streaming platforms, per news in August.

Innovation 109

Innovation Retail Las Vegas Payments 109

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Netflix Co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings has written a new book about building the video-streaming powerhouse that now has nearly 200 million subscribers globally, as of the end of July. But the one thing that might work is taking a page from the innovation playbook that Netflix seems to have written and followed over the last 22 years.

Innovation 245

Innovation Video Course Meeting 245

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2017

With artificial intelligence moving forward and many companies hopping on board, chatbots have become a pervasive force in the retail industry. Consumers’ desire to receive instantaneous responses from their favorite brands continue to drive chatbot popularity and are thus pushing innovation forward.

Innovation 128

Innovation Video Branding Conference 128

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, January 31, 2019. In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: Venmo’s path to profitability; Berlin-based digital bank N26’s U.S. expansion; and Why a digital bank in Texas is awarding miles instead of interest.

Branding 243

Branding Texas Video US 243

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

retail reopening. Most reports of mall reopenings and other retail post-pandemic debuts in the U.S. Down the street at Altar’d State, during the store’s shutdown, employees posted videos of their clothing marketed to young women. The station also reported that retailers who did see crowds followed strict guidelines.

Retail 143

Retail Kansas City Kansas Branding 143

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

However, AR is now rewriting the rules of the retail game. A growing number of retailers are leveraging the technology to entice customers with a “try before you buy” shopping experience, having already been adopted by several big names in retail, including the likes of Walmart and Target.

Retail 173

Retail Report social media Samsung 173

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

With personal interactions under scrutiny due to the COVID-19 disruption, it’s a good time for retailers to take stock of their mobile and online commerce capabilities and technologies. Several companies have stepped up this week with some innovative remote solutions. Retailers can visit the company’s partner page to start the pilot.

Retail 151

Retail San Francisco Training Video 151

Perficient

JANUARY 12, 2021

With the expanded success of ecommerce in the last twelve months, brands have more opportunities than ever to engage in digital channels with their consumers and stand out from the competition. It seems that businesses and customers truly are at a new inflection point with this technology and opportunities are available for brands.

Customer Experience 538

Customer Experience Branding Video Online 538

PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

High-level market intelligence about the $18 billion expected to be invested over the next three years is a major focus of the March 2020 Automated Retail Tracker™ from PYMNTS , which serves as a bimonthly breakdown of developments in this rapidly growing business sector. Amazon Go’ Cashless. And Amazon and 7-Eleven aren’t alone.

Retail 140

Retail Texas Illinois Seattle 140

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

Retail is getting more visual, and that stands to be the case for locally-focused merchants as they compete for attention and consumer dollars with the likes of Amazon and Walmart. Indeed, augmented reality is among the tools that local retailers look ready to adopt for further use. Contextualizing Commerce.

Retail 182

Retail Google Tools Video 182

PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2019

Luxury fashion brands like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are upping their social media game, especially on Instagram, and pouring real money into efforts to court young shoppers, according to a report by Reuters. With cash to spend, luxury brands are flying ahead of the competition. billion euros ($5.3

social media 122

social media Branding Video Groups 122

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To top off the decade, the eCommerce retailer had some pretty big ambitions. The eCommerce retailer beat its previous Singles Day record with hours to spare before the holiday concluded on Sunday (Nov. The eCommerce retailer beat its previous Singles Day record with hours to spare before the holiday concluded on Sunday (Nov.

Branding 124

Branding Retail Apple Groups 124

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

During this time, retailers and tech companies are bringing integrated shopping experiences into the sites and apps where consumers spend the most time. Retailers, then, can make the sale in the moment — with the help of contextual commerce. And eCommerce retailers are launching live content of their own.

social media 139

social media Innovation Google Retail 139

Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, December 13, 2019.

Strategy 243

Strategy Branding Video Marketing Strategies 243

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As more retailers try to get more shoppers into their stores – not everything is about eCommerce, after all – new technologies are playing a big role. Many retailers use beacons now, but they’re almost always hidden,” that report said. Many retailers use beacons now, but they’re almost always hidden,” that report said.

Innovation 101

Innovation Mobile Retail Regional 101

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

Motivating a change in consumers or retailers is not always easy work, a reality evidenced by the plodding pace of contactless payments in the U.S. That has motivated a sea change as brands and physical retailers are working to rebuild their consumer experiences around digital, she said.

Retail 149

Retail Payments Branding Video 149

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

To let shoppers experience their products in person, brands are opening brick-in-mortar stores in major shopping destinations, even as major retailers are closing stores across the country. Tivoli Audio , which is a 19-year-old global brand, opened a 500-square-foot store on Boston’s famed Newbury Street in a brownstone.

Retail 144

Retail Branding Boston Online 144

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Retailers in the physical world are at a real disadvantage when it comes to knowing the customers in their stores, and what they do once they get there. The list goes on, but suffice it to say, the jokes about digital retailers knowing more about customers than they know about themselves didn’t appear in the culture out of nowhere.

Retail 127

Retail Security Data Software 127

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

Emerging direct to consumer brands (DTC) are not the only companies entering the world of brick-and-mortar: Birkenstock , whose historical roots date back to the 1700s, recently opened its second retail store in the United States. The Venice Beach, California location follows the opening of the brand’s first company-owned U.S.

Retail 101

Retail United States US New York City 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Big brands are opening big stores in big cities, but Nike is taking a decidedly digital approach with its New York City flagship: that is, the customer payment and shopping experience in the new space is powered by mobile technology. In Other Brick-And-Mortar Retail. billion fell in line with analyst estimates of $5.41

Training 150

Training Retail New York City Branding 150

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2016

So, how can you get your hands on the newest and hottest pair of Warby Parker shades — a “head-turning Haskell in Crystal, now with new silver mirrored lenses” that’s retailing for $95? Nope, you won’t be able to purchase them at WarbyParker.com or anywhere on the hip eyewear purveyor’s burgeoning list of brick-and-mortar retail stores.

Branding 100

Branding social media Video Retail 100

Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, September 6, 2019.

Tools 170

Tools Video Branding Innovation 170

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

The user can then upload photos or videos about the car right into the app, and the app will automatically sort them into different categories, like interior, exterior and engine or drivetrain. This is the first time eBay has allowed direct video uploads, and the company thinks it will help to drive sales. New Financing.

Trends 134

Trends Retail Fort Worth Regional 134

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The popular video app TikTok is testing out a new feature that will give certain video creators the option to add links to videos for eCommerce purposes, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Although the functionality is not limited to retail, some video creators have been linking to products on Amazon.

Video 178

Video social media America Examples 178

PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2019

Recent days have brought new evidence of the importance of robust loyalty and rewards problems in retail, an areas of ongoing innovation, and a way for merchants of all types to stand apart in a fiercely competitive industry. Retail Card Programs. The move adds to Trax’s stable of retail tech.

Retail 132

Retail Cards Mobile Video 132

PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2020

Several retail brands as well as designers have taken this twist on personal shopping to a new application. The Virtual Shopper program will open a new lane of engagement, driving sales to our retail partners, while also expanding shopping opportunities for our customers,” said Steven B. Tanger, CEO of Tanger Outlets.

Branding 142

Branding New York Retail Examples 142

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The holidays are approaching, and that means a big retail boost for video games during that all-important shopping season. Indeed, video games are helping to drive innovation when it comes to commerce and payments. Video games have changed a lot since the early days of home gaming in the late 1970s and early ’80s.

Video 117

Video Payments Retail Mobile 117

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Those two retail trends have recently collided in Southeast Asia, where Carro, an automotive marketplace and financing provider, reportedly has bought Jualo, an online marketplace for used goods from some 300 product categories. The deal is not the only recent news involving the online retail sales of automobiles. Retail Waste.

Online 112

Online Retail Trends New York 112

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

There isn’t a lot of room to really innovate the Thanksgiving turkey. And the series of videos — which have been called 2018’s answer to the “fireside chat” — have reportedly been big brand builders for both Ocasio-Cortez, and Instant Pot, whose sales notched a slight pre-holiday boost from the sudden influx of attention.

Innovation 168

Innovation National New York Maine 168

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2020

Both Walmart and Amazon made some big add-ons and/or acquisitions this week as they attempt to widen their sphere of retail influence in a post-pandemic world. And in 2019, the company participated in a $530 million funding round for autonomous tech firm Aurora Innovation. Hiccup of the Week: Brief Amazon Outage .

Retail 131

Retail Capital Online Video 131

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2017

Before bareMinerals was a household name in cosmetics – its parent, Bare Escentuals , was a smallish bath and body retailer with an unusual product that had a small problem. million followers on Instagram to bareMinerals’ ongoing brand relaunch of its Original and Matte mineral foundations.

Retail 100

Retail Branding Video Leadership 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

"Consumers today are looking for a guided experience when purchasing products, and hold brands they trust to an extremely high standard," TVPage CEO and Co-founder Allon Caidar said in the announcement. The brand teamed with multiple TikTok influencers to offer tailored denim in this year’s Levi’s Haus Miami activation.

Miami 130

Miami Video Branding Online 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Future tech is no longer the province of high-end retailers. Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. The main expansion of 3D is being seen in its dual usage for consumers and retailers.

Retail 259

Retail Maine Google Technology 259

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

She said the biggest and best-in-class brands had been on that path long before the pandemic. But the pandemic-inspired shift to digital commerce has raised consumer expectations for seamless simplicity in multichannel journeys and pressured retailers slower to enter the world of omnichannel to work double-time to catch up. .

Customer Experience 160

Customer Experience Branding Video Data 160

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The rewards will be available for about 50 online retailers in the portal. The deals view now features a bar that shows users their cash back balance and which retailers are available for the program. “Verizon Media houses a myriad of innovative and industry-leading brands which people have come to trust.

Branding 131

Branding Video Retail America 131