PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2018

Brands as it labors to keep not one, but three chains up, running and avidly competing. struggling to update its brands and get them back into competitive shape. Which, in 2018, has meant a major focus on delivery via a partnership with Grubhub. And the brand has its doubters. Comparable sales for Yum! percent growth.

Branding 105

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

India’s PayMate announced it has raised a new round of growth capital to accelerate expansion within India and internationally to Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). . Investors in this Series D round include Visa, Recruit Strategic Partners, Brand Capital, and others, the Economic Times reports. .

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Almost 33 years ago, David Letterman introduced his singular innovation in stand-up comedy: the Top 10 List. Since we would hate for anyone to go into the end of 2018 behind the eight ball, we decided to pay tribute to both a great bit and a great deal of news with our own top 10 list of the biggest news of summer 2018.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2020

Philippines payments startup Voyager Innovations has closed a funding deal worth up to $120 million from existing backers, according to a Monday (April 6) statement from Voyager. The new funding follows a $215 million investment in 2018. The new funding follows a $215 million investment in 2018.

Payments 136

Payments Innovation Branding Fintech 136

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

million in funding led by F-Prime Capital along with participation from Polaris Partners, Silicon Valley Bank and Greycroft. The McKinsey survey puts the growth rate of the market for recurring eCommerce from 2013 through 2018 at more than 100 percent a year. million, VentureBeat reported.

San Francisco 148

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2019

s Automobile Association and a Bank of Ireland branded card. (It CEO Des Crowley said in a statement, per reports, “Jaja is an innovative company which shares our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. FinTech market had a strong showing last year, with venture capital and private equity investments hitting $3.3

Cards 100

Cards Charlotte Fintech Innovation 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Lookiero’s inventory includes more than 150 European brands, with the platform shipping more than three million items of clothing this year to seven European countries. The company reportedly has over one million registered users and has grown its revenue by over 200 percent from 2017 to 2018.

Security 122

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One solution: in-house healthcare innovation labs. We put together a list of healthcare innovation labs from new entries to the field, as well as some of the oldest — and most familiar — names in health. Sometimes corporate innovation goes wrong , and we’ve written about corporate innovation theater before.

Innovation 73

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Novameat, a Spanish food startup that wants to bring plant-based meat alternatives to the public, has gotten an investment from New Crop Capital to bring its 3D printed plant-based steaks to market, according to a report by TechCrunch. In 2018, the startup made the first 3D printed plant-based “beefsteak” in the world.

Memphis 141

Memphis Capital Branding Technology 141

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

JAB has been on a bit of a buying spree of late when it comes to coffee brands. As of 2018, it generates around £879 million per year ($1.17 Bridgepoint has been the majority stakeholder in the coffee brand for about 10 years, making the purchase for around £345 million. billion ($2 billion) including debt, noted CNBC.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

Target and Walmart are among chains now carrying the brand. In May, Impossible Foods Chief Financial Officer David Lee told PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster, “I’m quite optimistic about how capitalism can fuel innovation on a level playing field to serve the customer better. million loss for the quarter vs. a $33.7

Retail 169

Retail California Innovation Report 169

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In early 2018, goodr grew from a small community of runners buying its products to appeal to a larger fanbase. It capitalized on that growth to add new sports, including golf, strength training and biking. It was enough to spark the epiphany that led to him launching his company to sell running sunglasses that fit and looked good.

Retail 261

Retail Technology Training Online 261

CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

Kraft Heinz has drawn criticism for its food innovations not being, well, innovative enough. The food giant is betting big on its recent Real Mayo launch in the US and Canada, competing with leading brands like Hellman’s. Heinz backed by Warren Buffet and 3G Capital, is under pressure to please investors.

Innovation 40

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

One of the most important innovations in history is the pendulum clock, which was invented in 1636 by Christiaan Huygens , a Dutch scientist and founder of the field of mathematical physics. Enabling people to use their scarce time more efficiently has been at the core of many disruptive innovations throughout history.

Innovation 209

Innovation Study Mobile Online 209

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The Plume solution, called OpenSync , is a cloud-based technology that acts as a brand-agnostic platform that manages connectivity and entertainment services. Plume had a dream of enabling innovative new services to be deployed rapidly into consumers’ homes, accelerating the benefits from a wide range of new technologies.

Software 140

Software Study Technology Analytics 140

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2018

Beyond BMW and Cadillac , the subscription market is growing as consumers and brands take note: Software vendors, too, are turning to subscriptions, according to the PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Tracker. Here is how different industries are innovating with subscriptions. in Q1 2018 to 64.0 in Q2 2018.The in Q1 2018.

Marketing 110

Marketing Software Nashville Tennessee 110

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The capital investment by Highland Europe will support ContentSquare’s global expansion and attract new talent to advance the company’s vision. ContentSquare empowers brands to measure content performance, understand visitor intentions and explain consumer decisions when they do or do not purchase.

User Experience 100

User Experience Analytics Online Mobile 100

Accenture

MAY 22, 2019

For years, banks have enjoyed a low bar on CFO expectations around payment product sophistication and innovation. Companies are moving cash off the balance sheet and investing in areas like wages, capital expansion and innovation. 1 Accenture, “ Accenture Open Banking for Businesses Survey 2018 ”. The road ahead.

Payments 150

Payments Customer Experience Survey Capital 150

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Analysts at the time called this product “an historic opportunity” to bolster the merchant’s “corroding bottom lines,” and innovators rushed to build new applications to help them seize it. 2018: Same Song, Different Verse. Just like 2012, with the launch of MCX and CurrentC merchant-branded, ACH-linked mobile payments products.

Branding 184

Branding Cards Payments New Jersey 184

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

It’s a thought that was triggered recently after reading and reflecting on recent developments across three innovations heralded as FinTech’s poster children — disruptors out to change the world and eat the proverbial lunches of incumbents they say are too big and too unmotivated to change. billion in 2018 growing to $1.1 Blockchain.

Fintech 183

Fintech blockchain Lending Digital Banking 183

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2020

billion as of 2018, but a sale now would likely reflect a reduced valuation due to the rough first half of 2020. “We Those goals would all require vast amounts of capital, but Zoox lacks the automotive partners that facilitate other startups like Cruise (which works with General Motors) or Argo AI (Volkswagen and Ford). We believe $1.1

Retail 131

Retail Capital Online Video 131

CB Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

SoftBank’s capital firepower has helped it become the #2 unicorn investor in the world. Meanwhile, the average deal size has decreased steadily in the past few years, and the firm is cutting checks to many first-time investments as it aims to diversify its portfolio and build out a wide-sweeping ecosystem of disruptive tech brands.

Regional 94

Regional Fintech Analysis Company 94

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As we enter 2018, we are working diligently to improve execution with a focus on conversion, gross margin and inventory management,” CEO Robert Niblock said in a statement. The chain announced it will be pouring more capital back into its workforce via bonuses and an improved benefits package following U.S. tax reform.

Nashville 100

Nashville Tennessee Taxes Course 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

“Food delivery is fundamentally changing restaurants’ businesses as delivery eliminates the face-to-face connection between brands and their customers and erodes margins. We offer food brands a full stack of hardware, software, and packaging solutions to allow companies to grow in an on-demand system,” he explained. “It

Mobile 134

Mobile Resources Meeting Analytics 134

NCR

MARCH 19, 2018

Of the many new tools and innovations that have had an impact on how people live their lives in recent years, one of the most significant is voice technology. Banking.com (@bankingdotcom) March 19, 2018. In all of these cases, it took some time for the public at large to feel comfortable with the new concept and fully embrace it.

Technology 74

Technology Tools Survey ATM 74

Insights on Business

JANUARY 17, 2018

Disruption has become the standard, in 2017, in 2018, and will continue in the foreseeable future. The remaining 80% derives from assets that don’t appear on balance sheets: knowledge, brands, people, and relationships. Human capital may be your greatest asset and also your greatest risk.

Industry 79

Industry Video Technology How To 79

CB Insights

JULY 9, 2018

Whether you call it happy hour, apéro, or aperitivo, the couple of hours right after work and before dinner is a key drinking occasion for major alcohol brands. How will food leaders adapt in 2018? For example, actor Ryan Reynolds took a stake in American gin brand Aviation , and Jeremy Piven invested in Mezcal El Silencio.

Industry 64

Industry Branding Capital Trends 64

PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

By the end of 2018, Amazon confirmed more than 100 million Prime members, and more than 564 million products in its U.S. During the 2018 holiday season, I was amused to find lots of stories about the merchants offering free, two-day shipping. That same year, delivery from other e-tailers averaged 5.1 And it still wasn’t free.

Online 162

Online Retail Study Cards 162

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Another week, another Amazon expansion/innovation. Launchpad is backed by more than 100 venture capital firms, startup accelerators and crowdfunding platforms. All told, Launchpad has helped over 1,200 startups worldwide since its inception, according to Jason Feldman, Director Global Innovations for Amazon. Germany and Austria.

Data 100

Data Conference Innovation National 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The day after Halloween marks the 60-day sprint to the end of the year – a year in which the pace of innovation has accelerated materially. The shifts associated with that innovation are beginning to take root, and those impacts are beginning to be felt. million such pieces. billion monthly active users – that keeps on growing.

Payments 196

Payments Google Apple Innovation 196

NCR

MARCH 8, 2018

Many commentators have suggested that one of the biggest trends in the banking sector in 2018 will be new competition from established technology firms such as Facebook and Google. Financial institutions said to be involved in discussions include Capital One and JP Morgan Chase.

Capital 49

Capital Branding Google Retail 49

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

Bryant formed the Bryant Stibel venture capital firm in 2013 with Jeff Stibel, founder of Web.com. Bank’s Adam Kruis, senior vice president and manager of working capital consulting, and Jennifer Swenson, vice president of corporate payment systems, discuss how the bank ensures smooth implementation of virtual card solutions.

Cards 131

Cards Technology social media Meeting 131

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2019

These are just some of the ways QSRs are using this channel to make it easier for customers to place orders and interact with their brands while building loyalty: . Restaurant Brands International CEO Jose Cil told CNBC , “We thought the coffee subscription would be a good way to bring people in, raise some excitement at Burger King.”

Mobile 125

Mobile Cards Report Branding 125

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

We are inspired by Canvas Technology’s innovations, and share a common vision for a future where people work alongside robotics to further improve safety and the workplace experience,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “We Walmart started testing two years ago and added a small number of robots to some stores in 2018. The Drama Pt.

Taxes 100

Taxes Retail Columbus Operations 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

With the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games not too far away, it’s high season for Team USA merchandise. Last year, it closed a $1 billion venture capital round , according to news reports from Reuters. In addition, brands are offering consumers replicas of uniforms that will be worn by the athletes. The Economics.

Retail 118

Retail Strategy New York City Los Angeles 118

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2017

It will be expanding its in-house Gold Emblem Abound brand to offer additional healthy food options. Some 2,000 CVS locations already have a “trend wall” feature display that showcases new launches, making them stand out more within the store, emphasizing CVS’ exclusive brands. As for the costs of such a big reset?

Retail 100

Retail Branding Trends Company 100

Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The last time we had a corporate development discussion about tokens was in 2018 with Messari. The biggest lifeline came in 2018, when William Hinman introduced a concept of “sufficient decentralization”, per below. Attackers prefer to go after those who have the least defense, not those who are most capitalized.

Community 52

Community Capital Security blockchain 52