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AUGUST 17, 2016

Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Lucaciu is the chief technology officer of Adore Me , an eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailer that has adjusted to disruptive changes in its market, including the bankruptcy of the parent company of Victoria’s Secret. We’re focused on capital efficiency,” he noted. “We Lucaciu’s goal is for Adore Me to be the Zara of lingerie.

UX 210

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

These days, retail merchants must reach customers, both in-store and online, securely and conveniently. According to Dasilva, the past decade-plus has brought three major payments revolutions, each of which shook the retail industry. The challenge for the last year has just been educating our customer base.

Retail 100

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Founded in Singapore in 2012, the company’s solutions are used today by major digital retailers such as Rakuten and ASOS to simplify product searching for some 250 million daily active users. million Series B venture funding round led by Rakuten Ventures with participation from SPH Media Fund, Enspire Capital and WI Harper Group.

United States 136

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JUNE 21, 2019

Standard Chartered Private Equity was the main investor, and Affirma Capital also participated in the round. The amount of the raise wasn’t disclosed, but Dianrong was reportedly trying to raise $100 million so that it had enough to satisfy China’s capital requirement — $74.5 The most it raised in one round was $290 milion.

Lending 100

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AUGUST 14, 2017

There seems to be an awful lot of piling on these days on the big online platforms. You will observe grocery, as a retail category, is very fragmented. billion fine onto Google, claiming that their product carousel ads created an unfair advantage to small guy retailers who didn’t have the money to advertise. Investors put $2.65

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MAY 7, 2020

The characterization of the future of the American mall cuts across many opinions and datasets, but the fact remains that in many cases, it is a fixture of brick-and-mortar retail. A” malls were successful before the crisis, and will eventually build on that success and the capital of their owners, like Simon Properties, to recover.

Retail 175

Retail Georgia Atlanta Examples 175

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

Long before fintech was a thing (1995), I launched the first, and by most measures the biggest, newsletter during the first two decades of online/digital banking. It was called Online Banking Report and was read by a sizable portion of major industry players. And each January, we ranked all previous recipients into a master list.

Innovation 15

Innovation Fintech Online Mobile 15

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The combination is more of an integration, however, because the TripAdvisor order online button will link the customer to the DoorDash site to complete orders. Our integration with DoorDash will make it even easier for diners to order food online and get it delivered right to them, wherever they are,” he said.

Capital 117

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Amid brick-and-mortar retail struggles and stock price volatility, a go-private offer has emerged for Hudson’s Bay Co., The sale comes as Saks faces the same pressures that have bedeviled peers like Macy’s , and where Hudson’s Bay has seen pressures as consumers have shifted their shopping from brick-and-mortar locations to online sites.

New York 108

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2017

This week, the company announced its last part of its $120 million venture capital (VC) funding round. Founded in 2012, the AI startup specializes in data analytics for enterprises looking to quickly find data, similar to an online search engine.

Analytics 102

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

The FinTech startup iKaaz, which was founded in 2012, has a cloud-based platform for online merchants, point-of-sale hardware for retailers and a mobile wallet for customers who want to make digital payments. Specific terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Payments 102

Payments Leadership Mobile Capital 102

CB Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then.

Retail 78

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Other online marketplaces include Sky.Garden, Kilimall, MallforAfrica, My Big Order, Masoko, Ubuy, Shopit, Cheki, MamaMikes and Electro Hub. Jumia , which was founded by two Frenchmen in 2012, operates in 11 African countries, from Morocco to Nigeria and Kenya, and has been referred to as Africa’s version of Amazon.

Maine 157

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MAY 25, 2016

. “This investment will also help us to more quickly add new retailers and brands who want to use eyeQ to reinvent the in-store shopping experience.”. The investment round was led by new investor Align Capital and saw participation from its existing investors.

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MARCH 7, 2018

Thriving or just surviving in the omnichannel age means offering comprehensive in-store and online features that both engage customers and connect them with brands. Giving online shoppers a more personalized experience. We quickly realized that when it comes to an online store, it’s not just about having a catalog,” he explained. “So,

Online 100

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2017

That’s where Reid Hoffman hatched the idea for LinkedIn in 2003 after inviting hundreds of his friends to create online profiles to get his idea for a professional online networking site off the ground. million from Benchmark Capital and changed its name to eBay. E-Bay acquired online ticket exchange, StubHub, in 2007.

Online 128

Online Retail San Francisco Mobile 128

Bank Innovation

JUNE 14, 2016

P2P payments were realtime within Chase since 2012, but now they are realtime among Read More. Bank, Bank of America, and as of yesterday, JPMorgan Chase. Bank and Bank of America joined the realtime network in March.

America 150

America Payments US Capital 150

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Founded by Amanda Zuckerman and her mom Karen in 2012, Dormify offers college students and post-grads tools, resources and products to create their first home away from home. Dormify will use the investment to scale talent, expand pop-up locations and enhance the online experience. Dormify announced a $3.45

New York 135

New York Leadership Millennials Branding 135

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2017

Yelp, the online review company, announced Tuesday (April 4) announced it has acquired Turnstyle Analytics, a Wi-Fi marketing company helping local businesses use free Wi-Fi to connect with their customers. Under the terms of the deal, Yelp is paying $20 million in cash for Turnstyle’s outstanding capital stock.

Analytics 100

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2018

The recent report highlights the latest growth in the toy industry: NPD found that the global toy industry has seen steady gains starting in 2012, along with an increase in the global spend per child. We’re also seeing new store formats emerge that are more experiential, and we will have new toy retailers entering the space.

Industry 102

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Karner noted that Signify has been into IoT and connected products since its early days: 2012, two years before Amazon Alexa’s release. From there, it depends on which Interact platform they are using (Interact Retail, Interact Corporate, Interact City, etc.), and the use case for which they are specifically looking to solve.

Innovation 221

Innovation US Data Examples 221

Celent Banking

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In the US, small business customers get bounced around like Goldilocks—they are too small to be of interest to commercial relationship managers and too complex to be easily understood by retail branch staff. Online small business lending by direct credit providers has especially taken off. of all firms.

Report 100

Report FDIC Lending Fintech 100

Celent Banking

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Long before the Simples, GoBanks, Movens or Hello Banks of the world sought to capitalize on the shift in consumer behavior, there was mBank – serving customers where they want, when they want and through an innovative direct approach that, in its day, was one of the first of its kind. Retailers across most all segments get this too.

Branding 100

Branding Retail social media Video 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

The news follows big next-day delivery announcements from both Walmart and Amazon — in a week where both retailers had a lot of news about repositioning themselves in the market and reporting some pretty major changes. Big Debate Of The Week: Did Amazon’s Estimated Online Market Share Just Drop? retail sales. in a blog post.

Retail 100

Retail Cards Marketing Tools 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

million from Q Capital Partners, which will be slated for health care and other verticals served by the company. The only other deal that came in at the double-digit mark was for iGola, also in China, where the travel search engine firm landed a $19 million funding round from Rich Land Capital, a private equity firm.

Examples 101

Examples Data Regional Capital 101

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2017

The beauty of online grocery shopping is that you can add to your order throughout the week and at the very moment you remember that you need something,” said Cat de Merode, Peapod’s vice president of product. Oklahoma’s Jumbo Foods rolled out its online shopping and pickup service this week.

Columbus 100

Columbus Delaware New Jersey Maryland 100

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The regions wealthiest families and individuals are competing for deals alongside venture capital firms, Chinese tech investors, and others. Sinar Mas Group has also invested in Ardent Capital. Ardent Capital, a Thai venture capital firm that seeks to develop startups addressing market gaps.

Capital 71

Capital Groups Regional Management 71

PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2017

Such was the opinion of Slate in September of 2012 — and while today it may seem a bit overzealous, as Karen Webster pointed out at the time, it was clear that Square’s ambition was to move well beyond dongle and card acceptance for teeny tiny merchants. will not increase its capital expenditures or impact its march forward to profitability.

Apple 110

Apple Capital Cards Payments 110

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Red Dot Capital Partners has landed $200 million to invest in tech firms, Walmart announced it would sell its retail operations in Argentina to Grupo de Narváez. Israeli’s Red Dot Capital Raises $200M For Southeast Asia-Focused Tech Startups.

Retail 210

Retail Capital Payments Fintech 210

CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2018

Driven by Lore, Walmart acquired e-commerce platform Shoebuy in January 2017, followed by outdoor apparel retailer Moosejaw in February, womenswear site Modcloth in March, direct-to-consumer premium menswear brand Bonobos in June, and last-mile delivery startup Parcel in September. New Frontiers in Retail Tech. WALMART’S GOALS.

Company 57

Company Branding Millennials Retail 57

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

As of 2012, Dubai was the 22nd most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. The centrally located city, which is globally recognized as a hub for European, African and Asian business, is placing its focus on boosting its status as a FinTech capital of the world. 2016, the inflation rate was 0.12

Fintech 100

Fintech Regional Innovation Leadership 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

In general, venture capitalists are boosting their investments in Latin America, with funding reaching $594 million in 2015, a stark increase from $387 million in 2012, the Latin America Venture Capital Association confirmed. It looks like it’s no harm, no foul for Apple. Hackers Go For Gold In Rio.

Innovation 100

Innovation Apple social media America 100

PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2016

2012 with the intention of creating a mobile-only, merchant-owned payments scheme that ran over ACH rails. Rumored calls for capital were rebuffed. The push to offer a white-label reader, he continued, “is really a switch from online integrated payments to omnichannel integrated payments.”.

Software 109

Software Mobile Cards Apple 109

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Darwinex App for Investors provides mobile users with the same essential features of Darwin’s online platform, including the ability to buy and sell Darwins, track your portfolio in real-time, as well as check in with other traders on the Darwin Exchange. ” Download the Darwin App for Investors from Google Play. .

Mobile 16

Mobile Strategy Google Online 16

CB Insights

AUGUST 23, 2018

Its retail bank, Chase, spans 61 million American households. Today, JPMorgan (JPM) is using its capital and scale to build an entirely digital bank. JPM is the first consumer bank to give free trades to all retail customers. JPM Is attempting to become a major player in retail wealth. First Name. Table of Contents.

Cards 76

Cards Mobile Strategy Branding 76

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

In 2016, it got to the point where it seemed every merchant or tech firm that could affix the world “pay” to its name did so, and launched a mobile payment service to go with it: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Kohl’s Pay, Chase Pay, Capital One Pay, Walmart Pay, Target Pay, CVS Pay, Garmin Pay. The list goes on. and run on the Discover rails.

Innovation 131

Innovation Payments Apple Mobile 131