PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2016

2016, Android has increased its share in the urban China regions to 76.4 2016 due to strong sales during the period around Chinese New Year (Feb. This is always a busy promotional season, and Android brands were able to take advantage,” said Lauren Guenveur, mobile analyst for Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. IOS declined 3.2

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Lee said this can lead to issues such as brand-infringing and counterfeit products, like fake Coach and Prada bags, that slip under the operator’s radar and can get the marketplace in trouble — or, at the very least, damage its reputation among buyers. Lee said the startup simply applied the same approach to a marketplace scenario.

Regional 110

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

billion units in 2016, with a year-over-year growth rate of 0.6 We are quickly seeing this change in key growth markets like India where new operator Reliance Jio is aggressively trying to shake up the market by handing out free 4G SIM cards and launching own-branded low-cost 4G-enabled smartphones.” percent — down from the 10.4

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

What brands used to guide their merchandising processes in the old paradigm requires too much manual input, hinging on data sets and models that are too general, and accruing too slowly — too much like a “fulfilling prophecy,” he noted. However, it is increasingly out of data, and out of step with modern consumer behavior and preferences.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Using CB Insights data, we mapped out the key emerging Asian smartphone brands challenging established players. Below, we dive deeper into these various smartphone brands and the companies that own them. Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus are smartphone brands run by the BBK Electronics Corporation , headquartered in Dongguan, China.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2018

Meanwhile, although many products around the world bear the “Made in China” stamp, that doesn’t necessarily mean Chinese brands have had an easy time setting up shop away from home. In 2016, $2.19 Walmart recently announced it would be using WeChat Pay at all of its stores in China’s western region. is valued at $375 billion.

Retail 115

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2016

Newly released data from Kantar Worldpanel reported that for the first three months of 2016, Android continued growing its sales reach across Europe, the U.S. What’s more, the growth is coming not just from one or two players, but from different brands and ecosystems, varying from region to region.”. percent to 75.6

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

Think of it as an extension of brand and payment types and technology, and to some minds it is a natural fit. attention on Europe, with the desire to gain a post, or perhaps outpost, in payments processing in the region. Adyen operates in the Netherlands, which means that it has roots in the region.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

A recent Harris Poll of American shopping habits shows that, while 2016 was a big year for eCommerce, the vast majority of consumers still largely prefer to shop in physical stores for particular personal care items. Ninety-one percent of consumers shopped for hair styling products, shampoos and conditioners in physical stores.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2016

“These changes are an important and necessary step for our continued growth and strengthen us for the remainder of 2016 and beyond.”. Blue Acorn, founded in 2008, lists such national brands as Ticketmaster and Everlast under its list of clients and bills itself as providing “superior eCommerce results through data-driven solutions.”.

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Tech and Finance

JULY 13, 2016

Regional and mid-tier banks face an uphill battle on the digital front, but have advantages they can capitalize on with some focus and determination. Alarm bells are sounding in boardrooms of regional and mid-tier banks across the U.S. The 2016 U.S. Jim Marous, co-publisher of The Financial Brand, said the J.D.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2017

“It will be a perfect addition to our current offering under the Talabat brand and will strengthen our foothold in this region, where we see significant growth potential.” While it has effectively pulled out of the UK with the sale of Hungryhouse, its business is booming, especially in Asia.

Regional 100

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The brand new October 2016 Global Fraud Attack Index™ , a PYMNTS and Forter collaboration, has some scary news for retailers, and it has nothing to do with Halloween. The rate of fraud attacks is up 39 percent in 2016 (through Q2), and the rate has risen 62 percent from Q3 2015. out of $100 is at risk for luxury goods.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2017

With 179 million Americans planning to celebrate, up from 171 million last year, sales are projected to surpass those of 2016, which itself set records. percent from 2016, and spending per household is expected to rise to $86.13 brand manager, in an interview with VinePair. In fact, holiday spending is expected to hit $9.1

Millennials 105

Millennials Retail Los Angeles Survey 105

PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2016

As regional economies grow more dependent on the system of global trade, it follows that consumers in one country might develop a taste for products that aren’t available in the quality or quantity they want in their native land. Furthermore, about half of those products are from Walmart’s or Walmart-owned brands.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2018

Previous phases, including same-day ACH credits and debits, were rolled out in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Meanwhile, in other global regions, payment rail infrastructures are experiencing changes of their own.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

PawnHero brands itself as an alternative to the “intimidating and embarrassing pawnshop experience of the past” and also promises interest at half the rate offered at traditional pawn shops. One regional target in sight is South Asia — the region is estimated by the World Bank Group to the highest percentage of unbanked customers worldwide.

Regional 100

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Tefkin

JANUARY 5, 2016

Looking at 2016 with the experience of the past 7 years in financial services. 2016 will see a strong competition in the pure banking space. it will be a pivotal year for financial services. In many ways we are coming to the end of a phase, that started with the world‘s the most important financial crisis since 1929.

Fintech 31

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

The concept has been in development with Nuro for some time — since 2016. With the store closings, which are said to involve its Chico’s, Soma and White House Black Market brands, the company hopes to benefit from lease expirations as well as return on capital and better profitability. before turning its eye to international markets.

Retail 129

Retail Branding Arizona United States 129

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

William Mills Agency will be live blogging at Finovate Fall 2016. Now showing how Avoka can integrate with a ton of apps in a matter of days with your company’s brand. Demo: Customer Insight Dashboard for Regional Manager who can view their forward looking metrics such as customer attrition and look forward several quarters.

social media 40

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2017

The number of Mastercard cards increased 6 percent in the Americas in 2015, which compares to a 4 percent increase for Visa, but Visa still holds the spot as the largest card scheme in the region, reported RBR. Mastercard branded cards account for 40 percent of the total in Canada, helped by an agreement between Mastercard and Costco.

America 100

America Cards Maine Regional 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2018

Brands like TJX , Macy’s , craft and fabric retailer Joann , and Walmart ’s ModCloth are trying on smaller-format, off-brand and off-price destinations with features and experiences tailored for the digital-first generation. It does seem, however, that a focus on affordability is a core driver of new retail strategies for brands.

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Retail Ohio Columbus San Antonio 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The increase was driven by higher net credit losses, primarily reflecting volume growth and seasoning in Citi-Branded Cards and Citi Retail Services in North America GCB,” the bank said. In a press release , Citi said the CitiConnect platform has processed more than 157 million API calls since its November 2016 launch.

America 109

America Cards Regional Resources 109

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Factual looked a bit more deeply into what the second favorite fast food chain in each state was and discovered that Chick-Fil-A deserved some applause for its regional dominance, garnering the title of No. Florida was the unique regional exception — by the numbers, the state is solidly Burger King country.

Innovation 100

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

In 2016, 95 percent of transactions in in India were done in cash and there were approximately 60 million online shoppers – representing about 14 percent of the internet using base of the nation, according to a late 2017 report by Morgan Stanley. The Powerful Punch Private Labels Pack In India.

Branding 101

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2016

June promise aside, the Gap had a rough run in July and isn’t expecting great things from the second half of 2016. The Gap’s announcement of an uncertain and potentially anemic back end to 2016 follows a front end that wasn’t exactly terrific. .” But even the most neutral accounts all attest to the same reality.

Retail 100

Retail Branding US Maine 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2020

This organic healthcare brand is hustling to keep up with orders during a time when it has had to pivot to deal with the COVID-19 crisis – and it is poised for a breakout 2020. Its eCommerce business has jumped 35 percent each year since 2016. Full disclosure: This story is about a company called Green Goo.

Colorado 131

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

It launched out of beta in December 2018, and in the intervening months, it’s garnered support from brands like Brex, Segment, Caviar, Zumper, and others.”. percent of respondents said they participated in the gig economy, the highest number since Q3 2016. Digital Screens. In Q3 2018, 35.6 percent) than in Q1 2018 (27.0

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NCR

APRIL 16, 2018

Like many regions across the globe, the Gulf is currently going through a period of change in the banking industry, which is presenting challenges for local institutions but also creating opportunity. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one key market where this trend of overbanking is particularly notable. Image: mdgomes via iStock.

Digital Banking 49

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 23, 2017

Jeff Bank A: To our shareholders, Since our inception, we have used the word ‘‘Absolutely’’ as a part of our brand. In 2016, we decided to ask our customers for feedback on their relationship with [Bank A]. We had $xx million of deposit growth in 2016, including $xx million, or x%, growth in transaction deposit accounts.

US 66

US Regional Marketing Branding 66

PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2017

Tipping will remain open for business on Android, which is the dominant handset brand in the region. 2016, the proposal argues that its drivers are losing out on a large portion of their income. With 16 million passengers in Oct. In March of this year, Lyft reported its drivers received $200 million in tips alone.

Apple 104

Apple New York System Regional 104

Abrigo

MAY 6, 2016

But “ unsuitable on Rea Radio ” isn’t your typical accounting podcast, which is why it has been so successful for our firm, Rea & Associates – a regional accounting and business consulting firm headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Finding our voice The first step in developing our podcast was to identify the show’s brand.

Cleveland 150

Cleveland Philadelphia Ohio Regional 150

NCR

AUGUST 29, 2016

The region’s chip card adoption rate jumped to 52.3 Europe Zone 1, which includes the UK, France and more than 30 other European nations, remained the region with the highest penetration of EMV technology with a slight increase from 83.5 per cent of cards issued, from 40.4 per cent, a rise of nearly a third.

Cards 75

Cards Regional National America 75

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Avant launched its first bank partnership with Alabama-based Regions Bank in 2016, using its SaaS product. This is the bank’s product backed up by our brand. The company has added three others since then and noted more partnerships will be announced in the latter part of 2018.

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Lending Alabama Online System 134

PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

This week, global luxury brands have seen their stock prices take a sharp hit as reports emerge that a coronavirus with origins in China’s Wuhan region is spreading rapidly and has made its first appearance on U.S. Burberry, LVMH, Richemont and Gucci owner Kering had all seen their shares fall by between 1.9

Cards 130

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Celent Banking

JULY 13, 2016

Furthermore, of nearly 100 milion debit cards issued in the UK, 97% carry Visa brand. However, we understand that as of September 1, 2016, Visa UK is removing both the extra 1p and the cap of 50p and setting debit interchange fees at 0.2% times (10.3 times (£439 vs £181 billion in 2015). per transaction, as required by PSD2.

Regulation 100

Regulation Cards Regional Examples 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2017

In 2016, more than 60 percent of small value transactions ($10 or less) were paid in cash, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia. So, is this the beginning of the end for cash Down Under? As it turns out, not really. Australian consumers continue to rely heavily on cash, at least when it comes to small-value transactions.

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