PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Online auto retailer Vroom has announced a $146 million Series G funding round led by AutoNation. Launched in 2013, Vroom offers customers who buy a car off the platform seven days to test drive the vehicle after delivery, and allows for them to return it if they are not fully satisfied. markets.

Online 104

Online Retail Capital Branding 104

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

Sleep-In@Nordstrom featuring Casper launched on July 13 in select Nordstrom stores and online. Pop-In@Nordstrom is all about introducing our customers to the best of what’s out there, and we are excited to partner with a like-minded brand like Casper that leads with innovation and a strong customer experience.”.

Los Angeles 100

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

They’re places where the company already has a presence and where resources and infrastructure could support a technology heavyweight like Amazon. Amazon has also acquired some local startups, including sensor developer Lumedyne Technologies, which may have contributed to the decision. But those are all fairly obvious submissions.

San Diego 164

San Diego Detroit San Francisco Oakland 164

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Retail consumers increasingly expect convenience in every area of life, and banks today want to meet that demand, not just in terms of online and mobile banking, but also their banks’ available range of products.”. This new technological solution means helping U.S. platform,” said Raisin U.S. CEO Paul Knodel.

Fintech 131

Fintech US Software Retail 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

In an ecosystem in which success is defined by scale and time to market, it’s no longer good enough to have a great product, a well-known brand or a compelling technology. For brands like General Mills, that’s a good news/bad news story. But it’s not a person so much as it is a concept. Distribution. From Betty Crocker to Boxed.

Innovation 135

Innovation Online Branding El Paso 135

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For its part, Acima has been playing — and growing — in the lease to own (LTO) market since 2013. In 2013, the company started with revenues of $97 million. Rent-A-Center is buying Utah-based Acima , has been the owner of an incredible growth record, even for the payments and credit business. Its revenues are pegged to top $1.25

Company 154

Company Utah San Francisco Retail 154

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Nike’s technology investments are being put to the test this week after the release of its new product, the Nike HyperAdapt. The HyperAdapt sneakers come as part of a push by the footwear manufacturing company to shift their business model from wholesaler to eCommerce mogul as retail continues to shift online across sectors.

Training 100

Training Comparison Online Apple 100

CB Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Despite the rise of e-commerce and mobile, the physical channel still plays an important role in consumer experience — and retailers are increasingly leveraging technologies to stay afloat. Cashier-less technology is one of the latest trends to dominate conversation. The technologies supporting a cashier-less environment.

Retail 71

Retail Technology San Francisco Mobile 71

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It added the “and Bulbs” to its name in 2013. That’s not a dig at Apple, we have huge respect for that brand – but it’s not every day you can say you executed better than one of the most valuable brands on the planet, even for a short while. We quickly found that the comments online provided opportunities for us to improve.

Wisconsin 130

Wisconsin Retail Apple Branding 130

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

The brand assets underlying Bluefly were undeniably strong — this was a good brand, with consistent traffic and access to designer inventory,” Grover said, noting that what the firm lacked was a modern outlook on the eCommerce landscape, which meant the powerful core assets were fundamentally underutilized. ”

Retail 100

Retail Branding Mobile Groups 100

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

Accenture

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This daily user testing, whether online, on their mobile app or in-store, has increased revenue of over half a million dollars a year. Historically, strong above-the-line advertising and brand-building have kept banks ahead, along with ever increasing focus on the in-branch experience. Marketing in every industry is evolving, fast.

Data 150

Data Customer Experience Analytics Case Study 150

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

Australia’s Car Next Door , which was founded in 2013, provides a Turo -like car share service to connect car owners and would-be borrowers. Faced with this up-and-coming generation, retailers and brands, as well as payment providers, are already preparing for the arrival of Gen Z as adult consumers. Just under 11 million — or 10.8

Innovation 116

Innovation Branding Samsung Online 116

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2018

It’s not uncommon for online brands to open brick-and-mortar stores, and it seems that Google may be the latest digitally native brand to take the plunge into offline retail. In 2013, the retailer opened the doors of its first physical store in New York to meet customer demand for a place to try on their glasses.

Chicago 100

Chicago Google Retail Seattle 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

But it is also aiming to develop into newer and more frictionless version of that brand. Fairway never posted a profitable quarter after going public in 2013, and interest payments on its $280 million in debt has diminished its cash resources. According to Fairway Market, the move is a first of its kind for grocers in the region.

Mobile 130

Mobile New York New Jersey Connecticut 130

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Four online travel agencies (OTAs) have played a big role in shaping the state of travel search and booking: Expedia, TripAdvisor, Ctrip, and The Priceline Group. With investments in or acquisitions of 10 travel tech companies each, Expedia and TripAdvisor have been the most active investors since 2013. Notable activity.

Online 33

Online Groups Industry Maine 33

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2019

That’s because they’ve trained consumers over the last half decade that walking into a store isn’t as nearly as satisfying or productive an experience as shopping online—and not necessarily from those same traditional players. population was online. That won’t be a slam-dunk for traditional retailers. The Danger in the Data .

Retail 198

Retail Online Mobile Data 198

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

It’s a hungry brand, gobbling up three different food delivery competitors in the last quarter alone: Boston-based Foodler, Groupon’s OrderUp and most recently, Yelp’s Eat24. OrderUp does, however, continue to operate in 11 markets, which license the platform’s technology and mobile app, though they may not be doing business under its name.

Baltimore 138

Baltimore Boston Chicago Mobile 138

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

Buying items online has become a regular everyday occurrence. While Pew Research shows 79 percent of Americans shop online, it also found that 82 percent place a high value on factoring reviews into their purchasing decisions. As a result, consumers can ultimately lose confidence or faith in their favorite brand or retailer.

Oklahoma 142

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Video Online 142

PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2018

And, between 2013 and 2016, the size of the U.S. The bakery chain is rolling out the technology along with simplified kitchen displays. Subway , too, is hoping that new technology, including touchscreen kiosks , can save it from a three-year sales slump before it has to close more stores. percent from $533.37 million to $716.97

Industry 120

Industry Examples Community Marketing 120

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Since 2013, fitness tech exits have steadily increased, following a similar trajectory to overall deals and funding to the space. The fitness industry has seen 98 total M&As and IPOs since 2013, with 2017 already seeing 15 exits in the space. Using CB Insights data, we analyzed first exits in fitness tech since 2013.

Branding 42

Branding Exercises Groups Capital 42

NCR

MAY 9, 2017

But technology innovators and financial institutions have worked together for generations. Technology has been changing the world since we invented agriculture. Technology has been changing the world since we invented agriculture. My whole business career, technology has been a critical part of what a bank does.

Fintech 75

Fintech Hawaii Community Bank San Francisco 75

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2017

The CFPB further noted that in 2013, American Express self-reported to the bureau differences between its Puerto Rico and U.S. Consumers, as it turns out, often use their mobile numbers as their secondary form of identification for many online accounts. It seems Starbucks has had enough of selling its wares online.

Puerto Rico 116

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands cryptocurrency Arizona 116

PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2017

Historically, technology and automation innovation in the restaurant space have focused on the front of the house, especially in the realm of order management, said Miguel Ortiz, director of marketing for restaurant solutions at technology and printing solutions company TransAct. But the tide is turning.

Data 103

Data Management Software Technology 103

CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

Learn about the technologies, innovations, and strategies that retailers can leverage this holiday season. From supply chain and inventory improvements to new payment options, these brands are going all in on digital. Walmart’s innovation lab is designed to help them stay competitive in the increasingly online and mobile world.

Innovation 77

Innovation Retail Branding Technology 77

CB Insights

AUGUST 7, 2017

Of Just Eat’s 13 acquisitions between 2012 and 2016, 10 acquisitions took place in either 2015 or 2016, including that of Spanish online food ordering platform La Nevera Roja. See the startups and technologies transforming the ways our food gets grown, stored, shipped, and sold. AlphaPoint Technology. Acquirer / Merger.

US 66

US Mobile Technology Online 66

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2016

Such resilience puts many over-the-hill brands in a difficult position, though. Founded in 2013, Adaptive has carved out a space for itself in the growing self-publishing market, and with the new agreement, it’ll push 16 adult, young adult and graphic novels to B&N by the end of 2016.

Retail 100

Retail Analytics Branding Data 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

As Chipotle continues its digital efforts, the chain’s stock is having its best year since 2013, with part of the increase credited to investors liking CEO Brian Niccol , who joined the chain about a year ago after turning Taco Bell into a lifestyle brand and introducing breakfast at the quick service restaurant. percent of sales.

Innovation 136

Innovation National Mobile Trends 136

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2017

When PYMNTS first encountered PayRange CEO Paresh Patel at Innovation Project 2013 , he was leading a tiny startup with a big goal: to bring vending into the digital age. Interesting technology, but who cares about vending? Remote Distribution for Brands. “Who wants to shop at vending machines?”.

Retail 119

Retail Operations Payments Marketing 119

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Cross River Bank, represented by Phil Goldfeder, senior vice president of global public affairs; Gilles Gade, CEO; and Jesse Honigberg, senior vice president and technology chief of staff, connects tech companies with bank services, relationships that proved useful during the Paycheck Protection Program. Location: Fort Lee, N.J.

Community Bank 196

Community Bank Community National Fresno 196

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

He founded Narvar in 2013 as a software solution that retailers can use to provide customers with a great customer service experience “after a customer clicks buy.”. And the irony is that where the online channel came about was all about convenience. AS: A lot more shopping is going to happen online.

How To 101

How To Retail Customer Experience Online 101

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

The latter said earlier this month that it would buy Jet.com, focused on household goods and groceries, a move that spurred PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster to mull a retail rivalry gaining in intensity, especially in online sales (and it should be noted that Jet’s prices are competitive and, in many cases, lower than Amazon’s). The read across here?

Payments 100

Payments Apple Retail Online 100

CB Insights

APRIL 3, 2018

Below, we analyze how AI, machine learning, and computer vision-based technologies — including robots used for heavy lifting, navigation, and assembly tasks — are impacting all parts of the retail chain, from the manufacturing of goods all the way to their distribution. Consumer channels: online vs in-store. Table of contents.

Retail 78

Retail Online Branding Strategy 78

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Founded in 2013, Tulip’s mobile application enables four main in-store services, the first of which is assisted selling. They bring up the Tulip app, and now, they can access the catalog, store inventory, as well as inventory in other stores and online.”. The feature also includes in-app chat and document sharing.

Retail 102

Retail Mobile Training Comparison 102

CB Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

Companies across industries from food delivery to mobile payments disintegrate for all kinds of reasons, from technology errors and logistical challenges to overspending and outright fraud. Powa Technologies. The problem, of course, is that Holmes’ technology was a sham. Table of Contents. Total disclosed equity funding : $500M.

Report 78

Report San Francisco Capital New York 78

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From robots that sew and cut fabric, to AI algorithms that predict style trends, to VR mirrors in dressing rooms, technology is automating, personalizing, and speeding up every aspect of fashion. How AI is influencing brands. RFID for verification, automation, & online integration. D2C brands shun physical retail.

Industry 78

Industry Branding social media Retail 78

NCR

MAY 4, 2017

There are many reasons why, one of the most powerful of which is to strengthen brand loyalty and drive revenue generation by providing a seamless, rewarding customer experience. The Effortless Experience 2013]. Then there is the issue of technology. “Ease makes customers stay, effort makes customers leave. .”

Strategy 83

Strategy Customer Experience Regional Retail 83