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MARCH 20, 2019

Earlier this month, Glossier launched a second brand, Glossier Play, which will offer more product choices to its diverse client base. Edith Chen and Nick DeAngelo also recently joined the company as vice president of supply chain operations and vice president of operations, respectively.

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MARCH 15, 2019

The eCommerce company is “taking a number of operational moves to improve profitability in core retail, which could drive mid-term earnings above the current consensus view. The service features live shows from Amazon’s talent pool and also from brands through an app called the Amazon Live Creator. percent in Friday pre-market trading.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Diesel Chief Restructuring Officer Mark Samson said in court papers, according to the news outlet, “The new management team has formulated a new strategic path over the next three years to restore the Diesel brand in the U.S., return the [company] to its prerecession profitability, ensure its ability to continue operating in the U.S.,

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MARCH 26, 2019

Dynamic Yield , the artificial intelligence powered personalization platform operator, announced it is being acquired by fast-food chain McDonald’s. ” Since launching, Agmon said Dynamic Yield now enables more than 300 brands in six continents including in retail, gaming, finance, travel, and publishing.

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MARCH 29, 2019

Frank Krasovec, chairman of Domino’s master China franchisee Dash Brands Ltd., said in an announcement , “Not only are we excited to open the 200th Domino’s location in mainland China, but we are thrilled that it marks the brand’s 10,000th store outside of the U.S.”.

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MARCH 8, 2019

When it comes to new brands and items online, Galanti said, “We’re now offering a much broader selection of Apple products, including the recent addition of MacBooks and iMacs.” He also noted the company plans to offer the first of several Sony-branded products. It also continues to experiment with pickup lockers in 10 locations.

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MARCH 6, 2019

SnapPay, the Canadian cross-border payments company, and Alipay, the Chinese digital payments platform operated by Ant Financial Services, announced a collaboration Wednesday (March 6) that will enable Canadian Chinese grocery chain FoodyMart to accept Alipay. Integration with our POS was a fast, easy process.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Back in the day fast food and other QSR operations were not exactly known as centers of cutting-edge technology. Now QSR operations are getting smart, so to speak, via artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Fast food and other QSR operations are getting smarter, shedding reputations built over generations.

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MARCH 27, 2019

To present brands that allow them to stand out from retail competitors, merchants in the hospitality space are turning to innovations. Restaurant Brands International CEO Jose Cil told CNBC , “We thought the coffee subscription would be a good way to bring people in, raise some excitement at Burger King.” More than half — or 54.2

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MARCH 25, 2019

And some eCommerce brands are bringing the convenience of self-service technology into their brick-and-mortar stores. Another Yum Brand , Taco Bell , is deploying self-service kiosks to help modernize its restaurants and provide new ordering experiences to its diners.

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MARCH 27, 2019

I believe that virtual banks will not only help drive FinTech and innovation, but also bring about brand new customer experiences and further promote financial inclusion in Hong Kong.” The newly-licensed digital banking institutions are expected to start operating within the next nine months.

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MARCH 27, 2019

Online retail giant Amazon is also making a similar push to ensure the reliability of its brand. However, while Lime is using its more than $300 million investment from Google parent Alphabet , among others, to upgrade its services, it’s facing more competition than ever from brands like Bird, Spin and Juice Bike.

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MARCH 8, 2019

In the March mPOS Tracker , PYMNTS explores the new mPOS uptake, as well as how mPOS providers are launching solutions into new markets, boosting their presence where they already operate and partnering to expand their reaches. How Restaurant Operators are Driving mPOS Evolutions. Around the mPOS World.

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MARCH 13, 2019

At Jack in the Box, we’re committed to harnessing digital technologies to improve every part of our business, from the guest experience to our back-office operations,” Adrienne Ingoldt, VP, marketing communications, Jack in the Box, said in a press release.

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MARCH 7, 2019

The current plan is to close all Canadian operations by April 30, and all U.S. Last month, Payless won approval from a bankruptcy court to begin closing its 2,500 stores in North America, effectively putting 16,000 employees into eventual unemployment. locations by May 21. million in bonus pay. “We

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MARCH 21, 2019

Other uses of the funding are said to include working capital, capital expenditures and operating expenses. When it comes to the company’s broader strategy, it seeks to be a “global lifestyle” brand beyond current products that range from denim to footwear. Levi’s own total net top line came in at $5.6 billion last year.

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MARCH 15, 2019

The law would also ban Amazon from selling its own branded goods on its site. That news would certainly disappoint the 51 percent of households who voluntarily joined Prime because they like (among other things) Amazon’s branded products. A new beauty brand is out this week — and it’s only available on Amazon. Apple Inc.’s

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MARCH 1, 2019

The company operates 130 Smith’s stores, and all told, as Reuters reported, roughly 142 supermarket and 108 fuel locations spanning seven states will no longer accept Visa cards. The move follows 2018 bans on the payment giant’s cards at Kroger Foods stores located in the state of California. Kroger has labeled the fees as excessive.

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MARCH 11, 2019

Other uses of the funding would include working capital, operating expenses and capital expenditures. billion in 2018, and in terms of broader strategy — beyond current offerings spanning belts, wallets, denim and footwear — looks to be a “global lifestyle” brand. Levi’s own total net top line came in at $5.6

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MARCH 13, 2019

Jumia currently operates in 14 African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Morocco and Egypt. Some of its brands include online takeout service Jumia Food, Jumia Flights for travel bookings and classified services Jumia Deals. Its data shows that the company processed more than 13 million packages last year.

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So, if you are asking, “what does brand get you?”, Ask the Experts My firm is not a marketing or branding firm. Tim had great insights for banks on brand. And in our discussion, he mentioned how great brands tend to drive more value than firms operating in the same industry. Is brand worth it?

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MARCH 22, 2019

Online brands are stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar, opening their own physical locations to help consumers experience their concepts in real life with the help of digital technology. The coffee chain, which operates in 78 global markets, opened its first store in Seattle in the 1970s. The 20 largest brands notched a 1.2

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MARCH 15, 2019

So, in the spirt of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,” PYMNTS recently caught up with two entrepreneurs determined to bring digital expertise and efficiency to cash management — the type of cash management that can make or break employees and some business operators, especially in the restaurant space. Better Cash Management? Kickfin Play.

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MARCH 8, 2019

In another statement, riskmethods Founder and Managing Director Heiko Schwarz noted, “Combining riskmethods’ cutting-edge technology for identifying potential supply disruptions with the renowned risk expertise of Zurich … is an invaluable way for enterprises to protect their brand, revenues and profits.”.

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MARCH 20, 2019

Samsung, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, announced Thursday (March 20) a partnership with Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) to launch Samsung Pay for its branded cards. In a press release , Samsung said cardholders on specific programs issued and managed by PFS in the U.K. can now enable Samsung Pay.

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MARCH 12, 2019

“We believe this algorithm will enable us to more effectively serve our growing client base over time, while also driving efficiencies across styling, inventory management and operation,” Smith said. He also said the company has garnered strong interest from local brands to work “to create a compelling assortment for U.K men and women.”

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MARCH 26, 2019

Our primary aim is to increase pay and for us to become the platform of choice for drivers,” said Jon McNeill, Lyft’s chief operating officer. By increasing pay, McNeill means introducing a branded debit card that offers cash back incentives of 4 percent on restaurants, 2 percent on gas and 1 percent on groceries.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Chinese bike sharing company Mobike , which once attracted billions from big-name investors, said it is closing down all of its operations around the world, to focus solely on China. That deal came after Lyft rival Uber bought bike-sharing operator JUMP. Scooter Expansion?

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MARCH 27, 2019

The nation’s Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, announced earlier this week that a probe has found grocery chain Co-operative Group (Co-op) breached the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. s sixth-largest supermarket brand, sheds light on the risks that small vendors face beyond delayed payments. supermarket sector.

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MARCH 19, 2019

As per the terms of the agreement, Facebook will create a brand new portal that will be separate and have credit, job and housing offers. They need to understand that civil rights apply to the internet, and it’s not a civil rights-free zone.”.

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MARCH 5, 2019

A majority of the products are under $100 and from brands with less exposure. What we can share at this stage is that we are conducting test operations during this early phase,” a JD.com spokeswoman said. The site is called Joybuy and currently offers everything from shoes to electronics to hair extensions.

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MARCH 21, 2019

To meet this need, eTailers are now tapping smart vending solutions that can bring their brands where and when they’re needed, explained Gower Smith, CEO of automated solutions provider Swyft.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Bensen also trains its proprietary natural language processing technology based on the menu data restaurants give them, and works with those restaurants to develop a tone of experience, ensuring the system’s responses are coherent with the client’s brand image. The Voice AI Market.

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MARCH 29, 2019

It’s about getting the best service, having the best software and real-world operations.”. They’re coming in because of the brand, because of the service (and) because of our driver community.”. It’s not about a price battle between the two players anymore,” Zimmer said.

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MARCH 26, 2019

The anonymization, he noted, was the first major decision the brand made when it came to designing its product — which, ultimately, turned out to be critical. They get a profile of what their customer looks like and how they act, without seeing any identifying data,” he said.

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MARCH 21, 2019

The site operates similarly to eBay from a lender’s perspective. The company operates on a model that doesn’t have a listing fee or a membership fee with only members making money. Overall, the company is focused on attaining a balance of vintage products, one-off items as well as mid- and high-end brands.

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MARCH 5, 2019

The company ceased operations in late January after laying off 30 percent of its workforce in May 2018. Meal kit service Munchery has filed for bankruptcy and still owes $3 million in unfulfilled customer gift cards and another $3 million to its vendors and suppliers.

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