PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

After Ali Ahmed founded Dispatch , a service that allowed consumers to have goods delivered from retail stores through a text message, he noticed that customers would not buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Armed with this knowledge, Ahmed developed a mobile retail store concept that he calls the Robomart. Groceries and Beyond.

Retail 103

Retail California Las Vegas San Francisco 103

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

“Retail isn’t dead; it needs a revival.”. With a list of bankruptcies growing ever longer, suburbs hosting the carcasses of scores of dead and dying shopping malls and foot traffic on an ever-falling curve, it’s not hard to draw the conclusion that retail — or, at least, the brick-and-mortar version of it — is dead.

Technology 168

Technology Retail Branding Innovation 168

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In a bid to increase loyalty, merchants are driving innovations in their stores. To that end, some brick-and-mortar retailers have begun to offer rewards programs for the very first time to bring shoppers through their doors. Retailers are taking new approaches to the way they attract customers.

Innovation 178

Innovation Las Vegas Payments Fort Worth 178

PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2019

To help improve their operations, consumer services companies appear to have some very specific ideas about digital technology. The report also noted that many firms believe technology could also bolster their back-office operations. From Yelp to Apple , technology companies are providing solutions that could serve retail environments.

Innovation 112

Innovation Company Apple San Francisco 112

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

If your business touches retail in any way, it might pay to follow a few important breadcrumbs. Last week, Constellation Brands purchased Empathy Wines , a direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce business that sells wines from California vineyards. It reportedly purchased this digital upstart — one with a reported (and very small) $3.9

Retail 259

Retail Meeting Branding Maine 259

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

billion to acquire Zoox , the Foster City, California self-driving technology company, the Financial Times (FT) reported. . The source said Amazon would collaborate with Zoox to create a ride-hailing fleet, taking on Waymo Co, the California-based self-driving industry leader backed by Alphabet, Google’s parent company.

California 259

California Course Technology Report 259

Bank Innovation

JUNE 17, 2019

trillion in assets, is making technology a core component of U.S. The bank today announced the opening a new location in Cupertino, California, along with 50 planned new branches in the U.S. Jeremy Balkin, head of innovation […]. HSBC, a top global bank with $2.6 branch expansion plans.

California 236

California Innovation Technology US 236

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Connected and self-driving cars and truck stand as some of the next big frontiers when it comes to retail and retail innovation, but challenges to that future — real and potential problems that could slow down progress when it comes to autonomous vehicles — are increasing appearing on the horizon. New Timetable.

Retail 144

Retail New York Detroit Technology 144

PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2018

True Food Innovations has reportedly bought Chef’d’s assets after it closed suddenly on July 16, The Wall Street Journal reported. With the arraignment, True Food Innovations will sell Chef’d meal kits in brick-and-mortar grocery stores. It will, however, will halt Chef’d’s eCommerce offerings.

Innovation 100

Innovation New York California Operations 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It’s been several months, if not years, since blockchain was the darling of tech startup investors, but this week proved the technology still has a lot to offer venture capitalists. The company plans to use the funding to ready its software for enterprise adoption and explore additional verticals into which it can expand. ClearMetal.

blockchain 247

blockchain Fintech California System 247

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Self-driving cars are the talk of the IoT space, and the technology is projected to see serious growth in the coming years. Many organizations, from retailers to local governments, are turning to self-driving technology to help them reach their goals and to get purchases and people to their destinations.

Retail 139

Retail Training California Technology 139

PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2020

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Washington Privacy Act (WPA) and other new privacy and online transaction standards are changing how businesses interact with consumers’ data in the U.S. retailer trade group, Retail Industry Leaders Association ( RILA ), told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

United States 131

United States Retail Customer Experience Data 131

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2017

Then, companies working to develop the technological means for cars to drive themselves have levied more than a few criticisms against proposed regulation changes in the state of California. Apple, for one, is hoping that California will work to toughen some of its current self-driving road test policies.

California 100

California Policies Company Apple 100

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Following the state’s new law allowing autonomous vehicles, Palo Alto, California-based Gatik was approved by the Arkansas Highway Commissioner to launch a commercial service with Walmart, Walmart said in a press release. . with California autonomous car startup company Udelv. said in a news release. . “We Gatik has raised $4.5

Arkansas 124

Arkansas California Retail Capital 124

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Following the state’s new law allowing autonomous vehicles, Palo Alto, California-based Gatik was approved by the Arkansas Highway Commissioner to launch a commercial service with Walmart, Walmart said in a press release. . with California autonomous car startup company Udelv. said in a news release. . “We Gatik has raised $4.5

Arkansas 123

Arkansas California Retail Capital 123

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

The COVID-19 virus is putting a renewed focus on technology and the supply chain. One retailer, for instance, recommitted to scaling robotics solutions to replenish inventory to hundreds of locations by this summer. Data: 2020: The year Target will open new warehouses near key markets, including New York and southern California.

New York 141

New York California Retail Data 141

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

In the May Intelligence of Things Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest news in IoT, including new innovations, security issues, and how oversight groups and governments are reacting to the growing concerns surrounding IoT. The use of IoT technology is gaining steam in alternative industries, such as beer brewing. About the Tracker.

California 188

California San Francisco Charlotte Security 188

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

FinTech innovation is often a layered process, taking existing infrastructures and processes, and developing new tools to improve upon them. We’re trying to innovate that because we have a huge opportunity ahead of us.” We’re trying to innovate that because we have a huge opportunity ahead of us.”

Taxes 122

Taxes California Regulation Innovation 122

PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2017

When mPOS solutions started to roll out in retail locations about a decade ago, many predicted a futuristic utopia devoid of long lines and bulging wallets. Even retailers equipped with mPOS terminals opt not to accept mobile payment, and consumer adoption continues to lag. . But these days, that fantasy is still far from reality.

Retail 110

Retail Mobile Report Texas 110

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

USA Technologies (USAT), a cashless payments and software services company for the self-service retail market, has announced upgrades to its Seed Delivery software. For customers with both vending and OCS businesses, Seed Delivery is available as an add-on to Seed Office, USA Technologies’ cloud-based vending management system.

Software 100

Software Operations California Innovation 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

New York-headquartered PAAY, a consumer authentication innovator co-founded in 2011 by James Ruffer and Yitz Mendlowitz, has a new security solution that aims to obliterate hacking and fraud threats. Each $1 of fraud costs retailers $3.13. . Getting the European Union on the path to 3D Secure 2.0 also known as 3DS 2.0

Security 233

Security New York Atlanta Fraud 233

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Company Co-Founder and Partner Dana Settle told Bloomberg that Greycroft plans to use the fresh funds to invest in retail-oriented businesses, although it's also interested in working with health technology, financial technology and grocery-related businesses. Salesforce Ventures . The SPAC Attack.

San Francisco 196

San Francisco Capital United States Big Data 196

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2019

In the digital age of shopping for clothes and accessories, modern-day consumers don’t want retailers to entertain them: Instead, they want these merchants to bring them an easy experience, offering seamless shopping in store and online. The technology has been made famous by Amazon through its checkout-free Amazon Go stores.

San Francisco 138

San Francisco Retail New York City New York 138

NCR

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Some businesses might view investing in modernization and innovation as a risk. But in industries like retail banking, where technology is at the heart of change, staying still is more likely to be one of the biggest risks a financial institution (FI) could take, such is the anticipated pace of change in the next few years.

Retail 75

Retail ATM Innovation Security 75

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

AH To Go is a 150-square-foot cashierless store that features “grab and go” technology from the Santa Clara, California-based startup AiFi, creator of the NanoStore. Technological innovations follow each other at breakneck speed and offer endless opportunities.

California 123

California Software Innovation National 123

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Consumers, small businesses, retailers, merchants or digital partners – we spend a lot of time trying to understand their possible pain points, and bring them back to the teams here to get busy trying to solve the problems.”. Hot Desks, A La Carte. The system then charges the payment method specified in Masterpass. Friction-Free Checkout.

Retail 101

Retail San Francisco Course Millennials 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2017

Retailer Kohl’s will boost both its brick-and-mortar and eCommerce capabilities this year by adding four small-format, brick-and-mortar locations to its roster of stores and a fifth eCommerce fulfillment center. The Plainfield facility will join existing eCommerce locations in California, Maryland, Ohio and Texas.

Rhode Island 100

Rhode Island Ohio Indiana New Jersey 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2018

Smart vending machines and self-service kiosks are becoming a sure sign of restaurant innovation – and, if recent developments are any indication, the space is undergoing a veritable unattended retail revolution. PYMNTS research indicates that the presence of unattended technology is a sign of an innovative restaurant.

Trends 103

Trends Retail Innovation California 103

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2019

Bitcoin ATM company Coinme is partnering with Coinstar to allow bitcoin purchases through Coinstar kiosks at select Safeway or Albertsons stores in California, Texas and Washington state. There are plans to launch in additional markets and retailers in the future.

Bitcoin 178

Bitcoin Texas Washington ATM 178

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Linking financial institutions and corporates with its Banking-as-a-Service platform, ONPEX enables FIs to deploy cloud-based account and payment technology to digitize operations and enhance their cross-border corporate payment offerings. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California.

Security 189

Security Capital Analytics Software 189

PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2018

In terms of testing, Bear Robotics has been piloting Penny with a restaurant group in California. In terms of payment technology, Bear Robotics also hopes to integrate a point of sale (POS) system in the future, but for now, Penny can deliver a check. Zume isn’t the only company embracing technology when it comes to making pizza.

Innovation 100

Innovation California Examples Groups 100

PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2019

Worth, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; New York, New York; Norfolk-Portsmouth, Virginia; Orlando-Daytona, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Sacramento, California; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle-Tacoma, Washington; St.

St. Louis 129

St. Louis San Antonio San Diego Los Angeles 129

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2016

And that’s a good thing for the consumers and the enterprises that are investing in this technology. As for specific numbers, the low-end figure is about $10 and the high-end amount is the $15 an hour that California, New York City and Seattle — three of the more expensive cities in the U.S. One is to raise prices.

Software 100

Software Retail New York City ATM 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology drafted a report advising federal agencies on IoT security. Government and for-profit players alike have been turning attention to one of the hottest new IoT technologies: autonomous cars. The technology’s potential doesn’t stop there, though. About The Tracker.

Trends 173

Trends Security Study California 173

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

To grow its presence in the Bay Area and integrate teams with advanced technology skills into its business, McDonald’s Corporation announced an agreement to acquire Apprente.

Company 116

Company Meeting California Groups 116

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. This is only part of the innovation trend stemming from video games. This group is set to spend $152.1

Video 117

Video Payments Retail Mobile 117

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2018

Drive.ai , the California self-driving car startup, announced Monday (May 7) that it is launching an on-demand self-driving car service pilot in Frisco, Texas. The rides will be available within a geofenced area that is compromised of retail, entertainment and office space. In a press release , Drive.ai In a press release , Drive.ai

Texas 129

Texas California Regional Innovation 129