PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

a lifestyle brand that offers apparel, accessories and fragrances as well as spirits and hand-rolled cigars. Registering And Extending Brand Appeal . Williform said he conceived BlackCool as a brand inspired by the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s that brings about a positive change for Black culture. This is a win-win.” .

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Branding Los Angeles Atlanta New York City 187

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The automotive market continues to fire on all cylinders despite the pandemic as online and offline sales have either remained flat or trending up for Q3. CarMax’s business model is rooted in the physical dealership model as the company has increasingly leveraged its online channels.

Marketing 165

Marketing Online Trends Branding 165

PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

Salesforce is rolling out a new product to let B2C and B2B companies easily add loyalty programs at a time when the company says online holiday retail sales grew 50 percent to top $1 trillion. consumers have tried new brands since the pandemic began, with 80 percent of them planning to stick with the new products even after the crisis passes.

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Online Management Retail Study 279

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

Many banks braced themselves for an oncoming surge in the number of consumers accessing their financial accounts online or via mobile banking apps, but safely and seamlessly providing that access remained tricky for many in the space. FACILE will be marketed as a competitor to other digital-only banks making headway in the U.S.,

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Meeting Mobile Digital Banking Tools 227

PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2020

Walmart is selling two of its online brands in a continuing goal to concentrate on its website. 27) that the Arkansas-based retail giant is scrapping Shoes.com and Bare Necessities, the intimate apparel brand. Also last year, Walmart shuttered its Jet.com eCommerce website and phased out the brand.

Los Angeles 144

Los Angeles Branding Arkansas Retail 144

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

The big difference with Fitz Frames, Schlumberger noted, is that it is meeting customers where they live – or at least where they communicate. The Custom Eyeglass Market. Beyond Fitz Frames, King Children is another player looking to serve the market with custom glasses. Solving Glasses.

Branding 134

Branding Online Mobile Ohio 134

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The move comes after the prior introduction of contactless curbside pickup and buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) earlier in 2020, according to a Tuesday (Sept. Consumers in certain ZIP codes can shop online and choose the same-day delivery selection at checkout for eligible products. 29) announcement. said on Tuesday (Sept.

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PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

Last week, Constellation Brands purchased Empathy Wines , a direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce business that sells wines from California vineyards. In May of this year, PepsiCo launched two DTC sites, it said, to meet consumers where they now live, work and shop — which is via digital channels. The Path Forward.

Retail 259

Retail Meeting Branding Maine 259

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

Business survival amid the global pandemic has been a challenge but some brands were able to leverage the situation by tapping technology and turning lemons into lemonade. We were able to sell that to our guests online.”. Local Cantina in Ohio used Paytronix to sell margaritas to go.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2020

13) that it will partner with cross-border eCommerce company eShopWorld (ESW) to give Movado shoppers a localized, online shopping experience. From Movado’s side, the partnership will help prepare Movado, as well as its MVMT brand, to meet early holiday demand. Movado is hardly the only brand making moves online recently.

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Video Branding Meeting Retail 181

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The battle is on for dominance in online apparel, and Amazon is closing in on $30 billion in gross apparel and footwear sales that could put it in the lead ahead of long-time market leader Walmart. 2 player) and they even have remarkably high market share in the total apparel/footwear market in the U.S.”.

Online 100

Online Branding Retail Trends 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2020

The past several months have been largely defined in the retail world by merchants and brands making quick digital pivots to stay afloat in an environment that’s gone from “digital sometimes” to “digital mostly.”. When selling online became the only game in town, retailers across the board got very seriously digital overnight. “It

Retail 142

Retail Meeting Millennials Branding 142

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

For ultra-casual clothing, where fit isn’t a hugely important consideration and the price point is low enough, buying online was viewed as a reasonable option. To Krishnan, that looked like a lot of untapped real estate in the $116 billion apparel market. It is a very strongly felt need that we meet. About half of all U.S.

Online 124

Online Retail Branding Trends 124

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Legacy retail company Foot Locker has invested $100 million in Goat Group, an online platform that sells and resells rare and classic sneakers, according to reports. Eventually, the two companies will collaborate for an online presence as well as in physical stores, to offer customers exclusive shopping opportunities. million so far.

Online 122

Online Groups Customer Experience Retail 122

PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2019

After styling rooms based on the tastes of their customers, online interior design platforms are branching out by offering their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) furniture brands. Wood also described the line as an offering that is highly competitive in the market when it comes to price.

Branding 145

Branding United States Retail Online 145

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

Reduced store visits and larger order quantities have led to supply shortages that have increased consumers’ willingness to try new brands and new categories,” said Charlie Gage, director of business intelligence at Inmar Intelligence. According to eMarketer, more than six in 10 U.S. adults will be digital coupon users this year.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

The study, which was conducted by Researchscape, reveals that despite a wealth of data about customer behavior and purchasing choices at their disposal, companies have not been effectively using this data to better meet consumer expectations.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2017

And as marijuana becomes less the exciting and elicit provenance of hardcore Grateful Dead fans and everyone’s burnout cousin and becomes more the provenance of mainstream customers, a problem is beginning to surface in the cannabis market, according to Socrates Rosenfeld, cofounder and CEO of Jane Technologies.

Online 156

Online Software Branding United States 156

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March, Casely teamed up with Westerly, Rhode Island-based Ivory Ella , an online for-profit retail company that donates a percentage of profits to organizations, including Save the Elephants. But like the market, and like the country, we are changing as well,” Smith said. “We

Online 142

Online Rhode Island New York Retail 142

PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

More than a store or a brand, The Sharper Image was the traditional mecca of the husbands, fathers and boyfriends along for mall trips they didn’t really want to be on, offering consolation in the form of a session in the vibro-massaging leather recliner and the opportunity to touch a plasma globe.

Branding 101

Branding Retail New York Groups 101

PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

Many are instead flocking to online gambling sites after the closure of all 989 commercial and tribal casino properties in the U.S. However, it can take a long time for online players to collect funds, unlike at casinos, where consumers can instantly collect winnings in cash. payments market is behind that of Europe, but U.S.

Online 142

Online New Jersey Pennsylvania Regulation 142

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There are many, many retailers and brands trying to outfit the world, and standing out in the crowd is difficult. The brand became the first to launch a website for U.S. The funds from sales generally do not flow back to Cuba, instead paying for marketing, taxes and payment for future printings. With its U.S.

Marketing 198

Marketing US United States South Carolina 198

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2017

Seattle startup FLEXE looks to enable online retailers to compete against Amazon’s logistics capabilities. “For the first time in history, eCommerce brands have an alternative to Amazon,” said FLEXE cofounder and CEO Karl Siebrecht. The company boasts more than 500 warehouses across all major North American markets.

Retail 108

Retail Online Seattle Branding 108

PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

More and more, digital-first brands are becoming brick-and-mortar-second brands with an intentional presence in the physical retail world — even if that presence is much smaller than the footprint left by the retailers that fizzled before them. The brand says it intends to keep expanding in the fall, with L.A. next on the list.

Branding 100

Branding Portland New York City Retail 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

21) that it is launching a new destination for electronics products to feature Certified Refurbished products, not from its sellers but from brands like De'Longhi, Dirt Devil, Hoover, Makita, Philips and Razer, which will sell exclusively on the eBay platform. The reCommerce trend continues to gain momentum. eBay announced on Wednesday (Oct.

Branding 192

Branding Samsung Meeting Millennials 192

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Despite the shifting retail landscape, consumers are still looking for inspiration, convenience and value — and it’s become obvious that shopping online now goes far beyond just a transaction,” said CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski in a statement.

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Samsung Online Meeting Community 189

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2018

And though this market presents brands with a large audience of potential customers, will digitally native millennials tune in to a shopping network? Through a hosted online show, Gravy has audiences vying for discounts on new products with the added incentive of cash prizes and charity donations. What to call this experience?

Millennials 118

Millennials Branding Mobile Apple 118

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

However, the contribution is the latest iteration of a two-pronged business model for the brand. So we said, let’s give our revenue, and then people will know this isn’t something we’re trying to do to get them interested in the brand. Her needs might be evolving, but we’re still here to meet them.

Branding 160

Branding Community Strategy Online 160

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

said in the announcement about the offering, “Walmart aims to be the market leader in providing retail workers a path to careers in growing fields like healthcare. Inspire Brands is poised to acquire Jimmy John’s for an undisclosed price in a deal that would make it the fourth-largest restaurant company in the country.

Branding 101

Branding Retail North Carolina Georgia 101

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Walmart and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group helped each other solve an interesting conundrum recently: In an increasingly digital- and mobile-focused retail age, the two partnered together to help bridge the gap between brands and retailers to benefit consumers. Today’s shoppers, according to Jordan Ste. We set out to tackle that,” said Ste.

Branding 101

Branding Retail Groups social media 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Automotive brands are taking control of digital buying platforms by unveiling new experiences for the leasing, financing or purchasing of new vehicles amid the pandemic. The brand’s Monogram technology offers a connected experience throughout Lexus.com, the dealership website and the brick-and-mortar dealership. 1) announcement. "Our

Branding 203

Branding Online Technology America 203

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Meeting customers’ expectations and desires is a key goal for all enterprises, and credit unions (CUs) are no exception. PYMNTS’ Credit Union Innovation Index found that CU members may not prioritize the latest technologies as much as bank and FinTech customers do, but they still value easy-to-use mobile apps and online capabilities.

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Marketing Sacramento Data Mobile 131

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

If your accounting firm doesn''t have a formal marketing plan in place, you''re not alone. Six out of seven accounting firms represented at a recent webinar hosted by Sageworks said their firms lack such a plan to guide their efforts to attract new business and bolster their reputation or brand. Market specifically to your niche.

Marketing 191

Marketing Industry Case Study Groups 191

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As the digital revolution continues to transform the way shoppers pay for things amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard announced a free online tool to help entrepreneurs future-proof their companies. Fortunately, Cadore quickly pivoted her business to focus on online sales and partnerships with online retailers.

Tools 262

Tools Cards Guidelines Online 262

Perficient

JULY 30, 2020

Louis office including Marketing, Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Digital, and the St. Louis and serving thousands of colleagues around the globe, is the leading global digital consultancy transforming how the world’s leading enterprises and biggest brands connect with customers and grow their businesses. Perficient, based in St. Louis Blues.

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St. Louis Missouri Minnesota social media 530

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

Disruption is hitting both the B2C and B2B arenas, and while it would seem they are two opposite ends of the spectrum, these ecosystems share commonalities in the kinds of trends that force sellers to modernize their market strategies. Meeting Corporate Buyer Demands. Getting Closer To The Consumer. B2B eCommerce sales in the U.S.

Strategy 295

Strategy Online Payments Management 295

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Corporates cannot expect to weather the economic and social changes taking place by virtue of their market clout and mastery of traditional supply chains and distribution channels. This environment requires enterprise-scale companies to forge new digital paths to market and form more direct relationships with consumers and end-users.

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Retail Report Case Study Study 216