PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Even with the liquidation of Toys R Us operations in the U.S., Now, the company is looking to restart the brand in places such as the U.S. With such a revival, the brand could have pop-up shops, eCommerce or brick-and-mortar stores. Currently, the company operates more than 550 stores in the region. Australia and the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Major retailers are pitching premium baby care products at a less-than-premium price tag with the help of exclusive brands: Walmart is offering Hello Bello exclusively at its stores and its website (and that of the brand). It is also reportedly the inaugural brand rolled out under a platform called Launched.LA.,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

She talked about the vital role that payments — specifically, digital payment options — plays in subscription retail, how the industry will achieve future growth and why a certain level of friction is not necessarily a bad thing for operators of such businesses. The findings of the PYMNTS research provided a foundation for the discussion.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The government is gearing up to roll out a digital payments system that will be operated by the central bank, enabling citizens of Mexico to make and receive payments via a smartphone without any fees. The payment system, called CoDi, is slated to launch in March. Less than reliable telecom service in the country could also hurt the efforts.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Discount retailers like TJX operate differently than others in the market; they purchase leftover inventory from retailers that have cancelled orders or brands that have a surplus of a particular product. That means TJX can respond much faster to consumer trends. And Herrman said Marshalls would use T.J.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

All of the retailer’s online operations and stores are currently operational. Lampert’s plan, however, is said to keep approximately 400 locations in operation. The retailer has gotten a commitment for up to $50 million of debtor-in-possession funding to help it run during the bankruptcy proceedings. The bid for $5.2

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The online platform, which enables those without a presence in the country to create virtual stores, is the biggest B2C marketplace for international and Chinese brands as well as retailers. Apparel brand GUESS?, for instance, partnered with Alipay to bring the payment option into select locations across its brands last year.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

That means otherwise straightforward and common small business duties, like banking , taxes and payroll, can be problematic for firms in the cannabis industry that are legally required to operate almost entirely in cash. Our CBD assortment is an important part of our brand’s commitment to the health and well-being of our customers.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Farfetch Black & White builds leading multi-channel eCommerce platforms that allow retailers and brands to better interact with their consumers. Harrods is famous for its exemplary approach to customer service and ‘art of the possible’ philosophy.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The front-runner expected to receive the largest portion of the funds is now CYBG, which recently acquired Virgin Money and operates the Clydesdale Yorkshire brand. According to reports, however, one bidder pointed to CYBG’s own history of allegations of mistreatment of business customers.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Toyota has announced the official launch of KINTO, a new company to manage and operate its car subscription service. KINTO is funded by Toyota Financial Services and Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company. “As

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Amazon, of course, owns Whole Foods and operates its own branded book stores and convenience stores. Walmart owns Jet.com and several other online brands, in addition to the 4,700 physical storefronts that within a 15-minute drive for 90 percent of all U.S. Investor activists think it should be eBay.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the hottest battlegrounds in eCommerce these days — and that includes global, multi-pronged, behemoth eCommerce operators — is a firm in the physical world, the brick-and-mortar stores and chains that, for various reasons, are increasingly attractive to the likes of Amazon , Alibaba and others. with 10 already in operation in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

eCommerce brands are opening up pop-up shops in cities to test out brick-and-mortar retail, and Recess is using this platform to highlight its hemp-extract beverages in a temporary space in New York City that is dubbed the Take A Recess IRL Pop-Up. The beverages themselves come in flavors such as pom hibiscus and peach ginger.)

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The banks said that once the deal closes, the combined company will operate under a new name and brand that is still to be determined. Together with Bill’s leadership and our new SunTrust teammates, we’re going to bring the best of both companies forward to serve our clients and communities.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Lampert’s plan, however, is said to keep approximately 400 locations in operation. However, USA Today reported that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is opposing the deal, alleging that it aims to inappropriately obtain ownership of the chain’s Kenmore and DieHard brands. The bid for $5.2

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Tide, the laundry brand owned by CPG Detergent, is introducing a service called Tide Cleaners, an on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service, at 1,000 locations in cities across the country, according to reports. The service works with drop boxes in offices, storefronts and high-rise buildings.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Brands , moves that serve as a good reflection of overall trends in the quick service restaurant (QSR) space. Yum operates the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC chains, and the company’s fourth-quarter results, released Thursday (Feb. Delivery, kiosks and other digital efforts are taking more prominent roles at Yum! The goal for Yum?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Pharmacy operator CVS , for example, experimented with a program in Boston in which shoppers received free delivery on prescriptions and eCommerce purchases as well as other perks. The program, which is dubbed CarePass, also includes access to a pharmacy helpline, a discount on CVS branded products and a monthly coupon.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Quin added that WorldFirst will maintain its brand under the deal. WorldFirst had recently seen low to declining growth because of this,” an unnamed executive operating in the remittance industry told the news outlet. All your current customer and account information will also remain unchanged.”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Amazon really has no close competitors in the space: Even the marketplace operated by retail rival Walmart does not offer any such services. New Orleans artist Stephanie Kauffman, who operates a customizable candle business called Mose Mary and Me , is engaged in a debate with herself about whether to employ FBA. FBA and Candles.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

28), and said they would zero in on development of “next-generation technologies” like cars without drivers operating on highways, parking features and assistance systems for drivers. German carmakers BMW and Daimler have teamed up to work on self-driving car technology, according to reports.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He added that one of the most visible implementations of its values to date came in the spring of 2016, when PayPal canceled plans to build new operations in Charlotte after the state banned gender-neutral bathrooms. “Businesses need to be a force for good in those values and issues that they believe in. .”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the hottest battlegrounds in eCommerce this days — and that includes global, multipronged, behemoth eCommerce operators — is a firm part of the physical world, the brick-and-mortar stores and chain that, for various reasons, are increasingly attractive to the likes of Amazon , Alibaba and others. go there to shop,” she wrote.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. The access is exclusive to Caesars locations across select states where the company operates casino properties. and Australia.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Next is a digital bank, completely disassociated from the Bradesco brand. They use the Bradesco infrastructure, but they operate in parallel. For Bradesco, a large Brazilian bank, NEXT is the answer. Next has access to all of Bradesco’s ecosystem, ATMs, call center, internet banking. Next was born to complement Bradesco’s strategy.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

With a unifying platform, Tappy will let traditional watch brands transform watches into secured debit or credit cards. Tappy said its chip can be put into most any watch strap and tokenized via its Universal Passive Provisioning Unit (UPPU).

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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.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Online luxury marketplace 1stdibs stands as an example of that kind of content, along with providing — as do some other companies — a demonstration of the appeal of both digital and physical forms of content to tie consumers to a brand or ecosystem. In a discussion with PYMNTS on Wednesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The fourth quarter of 2018 was kind to Venmo and Zelle , the two big peer-to-peer (P2P) services that are battling for consumer loyalty and market supremacy — a fight that pits PayPal , the owner of Venmo, against the banks that operate Zelle. The numbers tell a story of ongoing growth and more consumer acceptance. million U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

“While small in number, these reviews can significantly undermine the trust that consumers and the vast majority of sellers and manufacturers place in Amazon, which in turn tarnishes Amazon’s brand,” Amazon said in a complaint it filed against those reviewers. Power of Reviews.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

That’s especially true for digital lenders like Insikt , better known by its brand name Lendify , which has been operating and introducing itself to the world under one of those two names for the last four years. In its new life as Aura, that will not change, in some sense.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Operating margins down, slightly, by 100 basis points to 21 percent. Advertising revenues up 20 percent year on year to $32.6 Traffic Acquisition Costs lower than expected at $7.4 Costs per click down 29 percent year on year. Daily average user count at 186 million beats the 184 million expected. Earnings of $2.78 Revenues off 1.2

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

At the time, Lopez Research Analyst Maribel Lopez predicted the product would be expensive over the short haul: “We’re talking about brand-new materials that have been made for this, and also a new manufacturing process,” she told Reuters. The electronics company also rolled out flexible mobile screen technology for its foldable phones.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Amazon is hoping that the wider focus combined with its own in-house talent and content from brands developed in the Amazon Live Creator will find a wider and more engaged audience than its last attempt. Creating a live stream is easy. First, download the Amazon Live Creator iOS mobile app. using Alipay as they would in China.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

.” So what do big brands do, if they can’t counter-sell? Keebler, a rival cookie brand, is the owner and operator of Little Brownie Bakers, one of two licensed industrial bakeries that make Girl Scout Cookies. Some adhere to: “If you can’t beat them, join them.” That’s not happening at the supermarket.”.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The companies on our list operate across industries including healthcare, cybersecurity, transportation, and more. Company Description: NuCom is a German company with a portfolio of consumer and lifestyle brands including eharmony, Parship, Flaconi, and Amorelie. It operates in 40+ cities across 11 countries. NuCom Group.

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