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Rise of the “super-app”: Opportunity or threat?

Accenture

Back in 2009, Apple coined the catchy phrase, “there’s an app for that.” Since then, apps (single-use apps, that is) have multiplied exponentially and become part of everyday life for most people. But a new breed of app is on the rise, and it’s threatening to consolidate power and market share. The “super-app” is becoming….

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Carsharing Startup Getaround Raises $140M In Series E

PYMNTS

Founded in 2009 by Elliot Kroo, Jessica Scorpio and Sam Zaid, the company gives users the ability to rent their personal vehicles to others for set periods of time. . Silicon Valley carsharing startup Getaround won a $140 million Series E financing round led by PeopleFund, Getaround announced on Wednesday (Oct.

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Gap Inc. Names Mark Breitbard New Global Head Of Banana Republic

PYMNTS

In addition, he was chief merchandising and creative officer of Old Navy from 2009 to early 2010, and served in leadership roles at Levi Strauss & Co. I believe there’s tremendous opportunity for Banana Republic to differentiate itself with optimized product and customer experiences,” said Breitbard.

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Pandemic Car Buys, Rising Interest Rates, and High Gas Prices: A World of Hurt for Lenders

Perficient

In 2021, subprime delinquency rates hit the highest mark since 2009. Empathy helps lenders provide an experience where borrowers feel respected, understood, and supported. Borrowers will always choose to pay lenders that create a culture where collectors are hyper-customer experience focused over lenders that don’t.

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Are branches going the way of the dinosaur?

Cisco

In 2009 when the closing of branches trend began the U.S. In essence it is about technology that enables and improves experience, execution, and optimization of the physical branch. The result is a desirable integrated omni-channel experience where branch staff have insight into customers’ needs. In 2021 on net, U.S.

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Watson Marketing Delivers a Competitive Edge that Financial Institutions can Bank On

Insights on Business

The worldwide banking industry experienced profound challenges during the Great Recession of 2008-2009. increasingly sophisticated security threats; and, most recently, shifting customer expectations driven in large part by millennials. More than ever – millennials seek customized experiences without a corresponding increase in prices.

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Adapt To Faster Payments With Enterprise Fraud Prevention

PYMNTS

million in 2009, before new and more sophisticated security measures took effect. As new payment types are introduced, organizations need to prepare and learn from prior experiences. On the customer experience side of the transaction, it’s important for firms to balance security to customer experience in the channel.

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