PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Stockwell’s founder maintained at the time that the name was meant as an homage to the small (often immigrant-run) grocery shops and corner stores that dot urban neighborhoods in New York City. But the branding came across somewhat differently. The Washington Post branded Bodega the most hated startup in America.

Retail 130

Retail Los Angeles Branding San Francisco 130

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

The online and mobile food ordering and delivery marketplace, as well as its Seamless brand, will be the national delivery partner of Shake Shack, with direct-to-POS integration for order submission as well as menu syncing, the burger chain said in an announcement.

New York City 100

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

1 chain Pizza Hut (6,296 stores), it’s a subsidiary of Yum Brands , which will report earnings on Wednesday (July 29). Pizza Hut hasn’t yet announced any new hirings, but that might be due to the company having to play catchup with home delivery (which not all locations offered before the pandemic). As for No. No pivot needed.

New York 216

New York Branding Industry Report 216

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2017

A young logistics startup that gives eCommerce brands same-day delivery capabilities just scored a major chunk of venture funding. Brands without local inventory can use Darkstore’s storage space to ship same-day. The startup reportedly charges brands 3 percent per item that leaves a Darkstore storage space, up to a maximum of $20.

San Francisco 100

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2016

The accepted wisdom of the current retail reality is that no formerly brick-and-mortar brand can operate in a vacuum from the destabilizing effects of online sales.

Online 101

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PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2016

In its attempt to prove that it is not , at a corporate level, responsible for the hiring and pay decisions made at the 90 percent of its 14,000 domestic locations that are franchised, McDonald’s has had to deal with the exposure of a number of operational practices that, as the AP story intones, do not necessarily put the company in the best light.

New York 100

New York National United States Guidelines 100

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. The store was to feature the brand’s original mattress along with pillows, sheets, and, yes, a dog bed made for man’s best friend.

Apple 109

Apple Branding San Francisco New York City 109

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

The report, compiled from the company’s roster of national landlord clients, points to the Gap and its subsidiary Old Navy, along with H&M, Tilly’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier One, and Bath & Body Works as each paying less than 10 percent of their May rent.”. It, along with Authentic Brands Group owns SPARC Group.

Retail 150

Retail New York City Branding Groups 150

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It offered high-end, private-label clothes as well as national men’s clothing brands in regular shipments for people who signed up. The department store chain relied on Bombfell to handle the logistics of the operation. . The company wants to focus more on profitable apparel sales, and also move away from appliances.

New York 109

New York Retail National Branding 109

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

And that seems likely to create new opportunities for certain types of online merchants. News this week (June 5) from France supports those points. Last year, for instance, B2B marketplace operator B-Stock , as reported in a PYMNTS interview with its CEO Howard Rosenberg, raised $65 million from Spectrum Equity.

Retail 146

Retail New York Online Trends 146

PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2020

Some states, such as New Jersey and New York, have granted distribution centers “essential” status, so they can remain open. At half of the total eCommerce volume, its distribution center can deliver on time when operating normally, but the company has committed to an inconsistent set of priorities as necessary in this crisis.

Louisville 178

Louisville Portland New Jersey Oregon 178

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Currently, the American department store chain’s main Chinese digital representation is a storefront on Tmall Global, a web shopping site for imported products operated by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Macy’s announced the planned move last week at an event in Shanghai. Macy’s launched on Tmall last November.

social media 100

social media United States New York Branding 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

million customers may have been exposed, as reported in The New York Times. In a bit of more recent news, Landry’s Inc. , the restaurant operator with brands such as Morton’s Steakhouse and Joe’s Crab Shack, has warned that customers who used credit cards at more than 60 of its locations may have been exposed.

United States 141

United States National Data New York 141

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

For those who operate restaurants or simply enjoy them, 2020 has been a nightmare. That’s why the always resourceful restaurant sector went all-in on mobile order-ahead (MOA) and kept the nation fed while industry players looked for their next move. cities, including Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.”.

Mobile 131

Mobile Boston Chicago Washington 131

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Through a pop-up store in New York City, consumers are able to browse and buy gear from official Olympic sponsors, such as Nike, Swatch and Oakley. professional sports leagues such as the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL). It will stay open through the end of the games on Feb.

Retail 118

Retail Strategy New York City Los Angeles 118

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

Last week, the nation’s two largest theater chains, AMC and Regal Cinemas, both announced they were shutting their doors as part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. — The situation is severe enough that the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is asking Congress to provide relief measures for its 150,000 employees.

Pennsylvania 148

Pennsylvania Ohio United States Operations 148

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2018

Through platforms such as Slice , small pizzerias can tap into technology that allows their customers to order pizza online for pickup or delivery — just like the larger national chains. Introduced in 2014 alongside a handful of other experimental services, Uber Eats operates worldwide in 29 countries. The Whole Pie.

San Francisco 128

San Francisco Comparison social media Online 128

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

DoorDash and Grubhub also got deliveries — in the form of municipal lawsuits over tipping, billing and compensation practices common to MOA brands. As city councils all over the nation get a hankering for MOA tax revenue, the category just keeps growing and evolving.

Mobile 131

Mobile Fraud New York City Metro 131

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

The latest pop-up developments concern the Hollister apparel brand , which is owned by Abercrombie & Fitch. And these stores join two already existing Gilly Hicks shops at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu and Roosevelt Field mall in East Garden City, New York.”. Pop-Up Costs. Costs for pop-up shops can vary widely, of course.

Retail 108

Retail Honolulu Branding Trends 108

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

In the home alone, Amazon reported 100,000 smart home products from over 9,500 brands. “It Consumers still tended to view Amazon as a place to shop for discounts online, not high-end goods, and luxury brands were reluctant to dilute their brand image and list on the site. The effort died quietly within a year.

Las Vegas 131

Las Vegas Branding New Hampshire Online 131

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2018

Blue Apron opened up an experiential pop-up retail location in New York City, which featured cooking classes and celebrity chefs. Last month, Blue Apron hired a new chief supply officer to help the company figure out the most efficient way to get its omnichannel distribution strategy together. Walmart Clears the Field.

Industry 100

Industry Los Angeles Atlanta New York City 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

It’s no wonder more than three-fourths (78 percent) of operators considered off-premises programs strategic priorities. . While drive-thrus can be a source of retail innovation , traditional operations aren’t what they used to be. and Canada, allying itself with other brands and services. Biometric Kiosks Speed Orders.

Study 108

Study New York City Minnesota Dallas 108

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Taco Bell is living más as it pulls ahead of Burger King as the fourth-largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand with new delivery options and, yes, nacho fries. percent in 2017, Taco Bell has been drawing in customers with new food items, a Live Más marketing campaign and new nacho fries for $1. But McDonald ’s Corp.

Online 101

Online US Payments Mobile 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Carro, which operates in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, said more than $500 million worth of vehicles were sold last year on its platform, up from $250 million in 2017 and $120 million the year before.”. And that seems likely to create new opportunities for certain types of online merchants. But the opportunities are real.

Online 112

Online Retail Trends New York 112

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2019

The drive-thru window, for example, first met the market in 1947 when it was introduced to the world by Sheldon “Red” Chaney, operator of Red’s Giant Hamburg in Springfield, Missouri. The concept was invented by a Guatemalan McDonald’s franchise operator, Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño, in the mid-70s.

Innovation 134

Innovation Los Angeles New York City Course 134

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

And most of the nation got a good chuckle — except perhaps the investors who threw $125 million at the disruptive future of juice. For a time, it seemed as though the brand might be going public, but plans have apparently changed in light of the changing state of brick-and-mortar retail in the U.S. Can we say we told you so?

Millennials 109

Millennials Cards New York Branding 109

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2016

“Recent reports have suggested that Kmart will cease its operations. ” It’s an interesting move for the once-iconic Kmart brand, especially since those stores have been pretty much circling the drain since Sears acquired them in 2004. “To According to USA Today , Don Pablo’s operated 120 locations in the U.S.

San Antonio 122

San Antonio Los Angeles Long Beach New York 122

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Under the terms of the deal, FreshDirect will keep its brand name, be supervised by a seven-member board and continue its independent operations in New York City. The funds, according to the firm, will go toward expanding the online grocery business nationally.

District of Columbia 142

District of Columbia North Carolina Retail Online 142

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

June brings colorful, high-energy LGBTQ Pride Month celebrations to cities across the nation. This year’s parades and festivals carry special significance as they mark the 50th anniversary of New York City’s Stonewall Riots. Kim typically sells at street and craft fairs, churches, schools, retail settings and ticketed events.

San Diego 137

San Diego Boston Cards New York 137

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Mastercard CEO Pushes Back Against National Payments Systems. Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga is very much against attempts to split the Global Payments Systems into national domains. The rates refer to the rates that United States-based merchants pay to accept Visa cards. And Google Search revenues gained 16.7 percent to $27.2

Google 123

Google Retail United States Online 123

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

The London location joins the roster of Microsoft flagships in New York and Sydney, along with stores in the U.S., In Other Brick-and-Mortar News . Louis test market reportedly saw foot traffic that exceeded the national average by 18.5 The brand has said it would roll out the burger later in the year nationwide.

Retail 108

Retail Puerto Rico St. Louis Video 108

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

citizens’ data or national security. Think of it as an extension of brand and payment types and technology, and to some minds it is a natural fit. Adyen operates in the Netherlands, which means that it has roots in the region. Regulatory concerns have hinged on whether there is, may be, or could be risk to U.S.

Regional 101

Regional United States Payments New York 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

The largest food brands in the world, along with heavyweight eCommerce operators, continue to expand their delivery options and seek deals with delivery providers in order to keep an edge in this area of retail. Does the Starbucks-Alibaba offering signal a new phase of that game? Both Starbucks and Ele.me

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Atlanta 100

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 3, 2018

That's what I thought about while reading a recent Financial Brand post about Innovation in Banking: Killer Ideas? They can be a strategic shift of your franchise, a new product line, or a new operating environment. In the above blog post, I discussed Apple and Bank of New York Mellon. or Idea Killers?

Apple 66

Apple Millennials Massachusetts FDIC 66

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

AUGUST 21, 2017

Kaspersky Lab said the new version of Faketoken targets mostly Russian users, but previous iterations of the malware have seen it spread quickly to other nations. Segwit2x will feature two-megabyte blocks in the blockchain ledger, allowing it to operate faster than Bitcoin but still slower than Bitcoin Cash.

Apple 101

Apple Bitcoin South Carolina Montana 101

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Amazon has been critiqued for not making full use of the Whole Foods acquisition, and this is about to change that,” said Juozas Kaziukenas, founder of New York eCommerce research firm Marketplace Pulse. The pilot launched in New York state. per month,” said Stephenie Landry, VP of Amazon’s grocery delivery.

Retail 136

Retail Online Georgia North Carolina 136