PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

In a recent trend, eCommerce mattress brands have been moving into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening their own stores and pop-up shops to help let customers test-drive their products in real life. Then, in 2018, Pop-In@Nordstrom partnered with Casper to bring pop-up stores to select Nordstrom locations and online.

Apple 109

Apple Branding San Francisco New York City 109

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Pharmacy operator CVS , for example, experimented with a program in Boston in which shoppers received free delivery on prescriptions and eCommerce purchases as well as other perks. The program, which is dubbed CarePass, also includes access to a pharmacy helpline, a discount on CVS branded products and a monthly coupon.

Innovation 166

Innovation Retail social media Apple 166

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

Store count isn’t everything,” CEO Suzanne Greco told The Boston Globe. As a high-profile American brand, Subway may have some luck with its plans for international expansion — it plans to open more than 1,000 locations abroad this year — but it appears that America has already moved on. It’s about growing the business.

Retail 100

Retail Branding Boston Washington 100

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

Between 2016 and 2018, for instance, the volume of orders placed through mobile apps grew by 130 percent, according to PYMNTS’ Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker. Additionally, 86 percent of mobile app operators said their offerings boosted revenues, and 93 percent said apps improved guests’ experiences and encouraged repeat purchases.

Mobile 148

Mobile New York Philadelphia Google 148

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

fans traveling to Boston for the start of the World Series will want to pack — and possibly purchase for the first time — sweaters, as this week will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy New England’s crisp fall weather. In fact, they have favored brands, with iTunes and Google Play cards popular favorites. billion in assets and $11.3

Data 134

Data Fraud Cards Regulation 134

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

We at PYMNTS, being writers, don’t do cakes and gifts for birthdays, but instead prefer writing retrospective stories like this, treatments that serve not only as a history of a particularly newsworthy company, but also a glimpse into the future of the industry in which it operates. Back to 2012. Presto Eats is a good example of that.

Industry 110

Industry social media New York City Retail 110

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

We at PYMNTS, being writers, don’t do cakes and gifts for birthdays, but instead prefer writing retrospective stories like this, treatments that serve not only as a history of a particularly newsworthy company, but also a glimpse into the future of the industry in which it operates. Back to 2012. Presto Eats is a good example of that.

Industry 100

Industry social media New York City Retail 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

All of those things are precisely what Sam Walton staked the Walmart brand on 56 years ago when he opened the first store in Bentonville, Arkansas. The brand was built on keeping prices low, and stocking shelves with a variety of merchandise categories that would keep consumers coming back week after week. That’s $62,941.

Retail 167

Retail Online Branding Analysis 167

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. Date: September 2017.

Retail 78

Retail Branding Company Capital 78

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

I hosted a digital discussion last week with an executive from Sift with more than 15 years of experience building trust and safety organizations for some of the biggest digital brands in the world – including Google , Facebook and Square. Most also know that to do that, they have to pay attention to doing right by those stakeholders.

Cards 169

Cards Course Study New York 169

CB Insights

AUGUST 2, 2018

See the investment trends, top deals, and active investors in Q2 2018. US consumers aged 18+ make an average of 70 payments per month, with debit cards accounting for 32% of those purchases, according to a 2017 study by the Boston Fed. PayPal subsidiary Venmo’s forthcoming Venmo Card operates in a similar fashion.

Cards 71

Cards Fintech UX Strategy 71

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With Brex’s arrival on the scene in 2018 followed by a meteoric rise to multi-unicorn status, there has been considerable attention to, and investment in business credit/charge cards ( see definition below ). Two have been acquired by large banks, but they will stay on this list as long as they are operated as an independent brand.

Cards 15

Cards Online Utah Austin 15

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With Brex’s arrival on the scene in 2018 followed by a meteoric rise to multi-unicorn status, there has been considerable attention to, and investment in business credit/charge cards ( see definition below ). Two have been acquired by large banks, but they will stay on this list as long as they are operated as an independent brand.

Cards 15

Cards Online Utah Austin 15

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Uber reported in July of 2018 that it had completed 10 billion trips , with Uber users spending, on average, $50 a week with Uber. Some spend much more in cities like Boston, New York and San Francisco. In 2016, Uber launched Local Offers with Visa , and in 2017, it launched the Uber co-branded Visa card issued by Barclays.

Innovation 146

Innovation Cards Payments San Francisco 146

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

At the same time, the market caps of the top 20 retailers have lost more than $230 billion over the last two years, and mall operators are sucking wind as overstocked anchor stores shutter underperforming locations, which delivers a death knell for the stores that depend on anchor store foot traffic to lure customers in. percent in 1947.

Big Data 135

Big Data Data Retail Marketing 135

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Facebook, for example, disclosed that an unprecedented data breach in September 2018 exposed the social media accounts of up to 90M users — including login credentials — effectively compromising access to any site that lets users log in with their Facebook account. Collectively, FAMGA has poured nearly $2.5B

Google 76

Google Apple Security Data 76

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

Welcome to FinovateSpring 2018. HQ: Boston, MA. Presenter Profile: How they describe themselves: AI Foundry uses AI and user-guided machine learning to transform enterprise operations by integrating information, people and processes. HQ: Boston, MA. We license the technology to HW vendors and brands.

Security 40

Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

They are a diverse group of players, ranging from automotive industry stalwarts to leading technology brands and telecommunications companies. A few of the companies or brands listed below belong to the same parent organization, but are detailed separately if they are operating distinct autonomous development programs.

System 78

System Technology Michigan California 78

CB Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While the rules against prop trading have more recently been loosened, the restriction has still changed how investment banks operate. Even as the regulation pendulum swings back toward more limited oversight, how investment banks operate is fundamentally changing. Table of contents. The disruption of the IPO. Source: Getty.

Management 78

Management Capital Company Marketing 78

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. The biggest knock on multifactor authentication is inconvenience, according to Joel Williquette, ICBA’s senior vice president of operational risk policy. Source: The Harris Poll, 2018 survey. It’s in their DNA. fashioned customer service.

Community 139

Community Community Bank social media Security 139

CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

How are food leaders adapting in 2018? New restaurant concepts are redefining how we think about food, pushing established brands to reinvent themselves, spurring entrepreneurs to be creative with visual platforms like Instagram and recipes like pea-based protein, and paving a new way forward for the idea of casual dining itself.

San Francisco 69

San Francisco California United States CA 69

CB Insights

APRIL 24, 2018

In fact, a whole host of traditional retailers are bucking this trend — many planning to open hundreds of stores in 2018. Turning grocery on its head: Grocery, with its paper-thin margins, remains one of the trickiest sectors of retail in which to operate. ” — Alistair Davidson, CFO, Ikea.

Retail 59

Retail Trends Technology Branding 59

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

We have seen the power of those icons on those devices over the last decade: 52 percent of all internet traffic in 2018 came via a mobile device. In 2018, it was estimated that roughly 45 percent of all digital purchases, and 40 percent of all commerce, was done via the mobile device. From LA to San Francisco.

Mobile 205

Mobile Innovation Apple Study 205

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The first commerce intermediary to operate at scale was Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar , which opened for business in 1460. It also standardized pricing and hours of operation. Fewer buyers means that brands no longer find those outlets useful for distribution. Commerce intermediaries are nothing new.

Online 128

Online Google Branding Retail 128

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The first commerce intermediary to operate at scale was Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar , which opened for business in 1460. It also standardized pricing and hours of operation. Fewer buyers means that brands no longer find those outlets useful for distribution. Commerce intermediaries are nothing new.

Online 112

Online Google Branding Retail 112