PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Major retailers are pitching premium baby care products at a less-than-premium price tag with the help of exclusive brands: Walmart is offering Hello Bello exclusively at its stores and its website (and that of the brand). It is also reportedly the inaugural brand rolled out under a platform called Launched.LA.,

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Two famous North American-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands are preparing to duke it out in China for chicken-meal supremacy, the most recent sign of how Western brands are trying to increase their footholds in that massive country. The news comes as more Western brands – including those based in the U.S. –

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Brands , moves that serve as a good reflection of overall trends in the quick service restaurant (QSR) space. Yum operates the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC chains, and the company’s fourth-quarter results, released Thursday (Feb. Point-of-sale technology must be up to the task. “In percent, to nearly $1.56 The goal for Yum?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Coverage includes Hong Kong-based Tappy Technologies ‘ collaboration with the Timex Group. Tappy Technologies, a solution provider for wearables and digital payments based in Hong Kong, is teaming up with Timex Group, the companies said in an announcement.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

Direct-to-consumer wedding brands are opening stores in real life — and personalizing the customer experience within them through digital technology. At the same time, the brand seeks to create personalization through every one of its touchpoints. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News. percent and 1.0 percent, respectively.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

billion deal went through, shareholders and the public are learning more about what will come of the 30 brands and more than 5,700 properties. But throughout these changes and costs, many question what will happen to two companies’ 30 brands. But the luxury brands in particular, which have typically competed, will stay separate.

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APRIL 17, 2020

The drive-thru, which captured 70 percent of quick service restaurants’ (QSRs’) total sales in 2018, has become a critical focal point as dine-in seating areas are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software provider PAR Technology Corp. Around The Order To Eat Landscape.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Merchants who have upgraded to chip technology saw a decrease of 80 percent in counterfeit fraud dollars in September of 2018 when compared to September of 2015. In other Visa news, the company recently announced a partnership in Japan with LINE Pay Corporation, operator of the popular payment app LINE Pay. More than 3.1

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Zippin, a cashierless checkout technology company, has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round, according to a release. The company, which was founded in 2015, uses artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision and sensor technology to provide a 100 percent cashier- and checkout-free experience.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Consumers expect technology to work intuitively, regardless of its underlying complexity. You can get started by mapping the customer journey, uncovering pain points and opportunities across their interactions with your brand. Then widen your inquiry to learn from your customers as they interact with brands well outside your industry.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In 2018, 14 European startups reached unicorn status, led by Roivant Sciences with its $7B valuation. The companies on our list operate across industries including healthcare, cybersecurity, transportation, and more. Using CB Insights data, we identified all the Europe-based startups that have reached a $1B+ valuation in 2018.

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Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 27, 2017

EXCLUSIVE- With two products and a recently announced partnership with tax preparation software provider Intuit, Marcus by Goldman Sachs is keen on growing its brand through more new partnerships and products in 2018. The […].

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NCR

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While there are all sorts of suggestions for what banks will need to look out for in 2018, one factor that they may need to pay particularly close attention to is the rise of a new type of competitor – one that will already be familiar to most customers. The post Is 2018 the year for big tech in banking?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Virtual Kitchen works to provide technology for others to set up commercial kitchens for food delivery. The company helps restaurants to deliver food to expecting customers without the costlier parts of operating a dining room or whole store at the same time, which has become necessary amid the pandemic. billion by 2026, CNBC reported.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

percentage points between 2018 and 2019 — from 17.3 percent between 2018 and 2019.”. percent of CU members would consider using challenger banks if they were operated by national banks, and 16.4 percent would consider using hypothetical options operated by technology giants like Google or Apple.” “Only 13.4

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Insights on Business

MAY 25, 2018

Core to the discussion was how we build platforms: how we make fundamental shifts in our technology, processes, people and ultimately our markets to deliver better customer experiences, build skilled workforces, and solve industry-wide challenges. — IBM FinTech (@IBMFinTech) May 22, 2018. Enter the platform. " #RFS2018.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Youth-oriented shoe and apparel brand Vans has found the intersection of both, as seen in its most recent store opening this past week in Los Angeles. The brand is well-known for using its community of skateboarders for design ideas and marketing. The brand has also partnered with Goodwill and Chrysalis to access underserved employees.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

It comes a day after the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) adopted technologies from Plume and other companies to develop an open-source software platform that will allow Internet of Things (IoT) devices from third parties to co-exist. As TIP explains it, most residential Wi-Fi networks operate independently. percent) between 2018 and 2019.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) competing in an already tight space have been under increasing pressure to differentiate their brands and enhance business operations at a time when industry revenues are suffering. QSRs investing in their drive-thru operations stand to benefit now and in the future. One new tool comes from U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The company was founded by Portuguese fashion entrepreneur José Neves in 2008 with the goal of creating an online marketplace for luxury boutiques and brands. “We The average age of Farfetch’s luxury shopper is 36 — somewhat younger than usual, which explains why brands like Harvey Nichols were enthusiastic to sign on. million in 2017.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2018

and abroad, companies such as McDonald’s are off to a positive start in 2018. But mall owners and operators are occupied with a different focus: what to do with closing anchor tenants that once filled valuable space in their malls. Buoyed by strong consumer spending and its resilience in the U.S. billion on Friday (April 27).

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The way it works, since the company began testing it in the city of Kahramanmaras in 2018, is that users can send a text message and refill their cards via mobile phone. Texting and SMS technology have been a boon for some companies during the pandemic, as they sought ways to stay afloat.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2019

Amazon, in the announcement released today, said that it “spends billions” on tools and services to help SMBs grow their operations and sell more online. The number of SMBs doing over $1 million in sales grew by 20 percent in 2018, while over 50,000 surpassed $500,000 and 200,000 surpassed $100,000 in in sales. “We

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Location-based virtual reality (VR) startup The Void is partnering with mall operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) to open 25 new entertainment outposts in the U.S. The number of VR users more than doubled in 2018, growing from 85 million to 171 million. Last year saw a boom in brands using VR in this way, including U.K.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2019

As part of the newly expanded partnership, Revolut will primarily issue Visa-branded cards in the global expansion. Not only will consumers benefit from the trust, security and globality of the Visa brand and technology, Revolut has folded additional Visa capabilities onto its platform including Visa Token Service,” he added.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

A brand that wanted to take part in the program paid about $2 for each sample, in addition to the cost of the product. . They asked whether the technology could be accessed by foreign entities and whether the technology posed a risk to national security. Ring is a subsidiary of Amazon, which bought the company in February 2018.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2018

There is no word on how much the retailer — which connects nearly 900 boutiques and luxury brands to 2 million affluent and luxury-enthused consumers — plans to raise, but it placed a $100 million marker in the filing. percent increase over 2016, and its operating profit was $136.9 Of course, that could change. million in 2017.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Some operations like Chipotle are even rolling out store designs that feature pick-up windows to let order-ahead diners collect their items without having to enter the restaurant. The brand is now piloting a new store model intended to better support such takeout and delivery purchases. A strong delivery strategy can help U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

A brand that wanted to take part in the program paid about $2 for each sample, in addition to the cost of the product. . They asked whether the technology could be accessed by foreign entities and whether the technology posed a risk to national security. Ring is a subsidiary of Amazon, which bought the company in February 2018.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Kraft Heinz, one of the world’s prominent global food and beverage companies, operates Evolv through a team effort, involving food, startup and venture capital professionals. He said Fabric’s goal was to “change the game” in how businesses operate. Fabric launched an automatic fulfillment center in October of 2018.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

But the thing that’s worked for us, the first is the way that we’ve sourced is unique and it’s really the foundation of our brand.”. million and was acquired by FTD in 2018. . He is a biochemist who runs a growing operation in Ecuador, a global powerhouse for flower supply, along with Columbia.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2019

Between 2016 and 2018, the volume of orders placed through mobile apps grew by 130 percent, according to PYMNTS’ Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker. Mobile doesn’t just mean apps – order-ahead technology is also increasingly being integrated into cars, and the rise in mobile ordering is affecting restaurants themselves. Yum Brands!

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2018

Direct deposits, new products and tax refunds helped Green Dot beat revenue expectations for the first quarter of 2018. Green Dot on Wednesday (May 9) reported that total operating revenue increased 25 percent year over year in the first quarter, to $315 million. Green Dot launched its tax refund operation in 2014, Streit said.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

looks to improve the channel mix of its eponymous brand and shutter specialty stores, the retailer beat analysts’ earnings estimates but fell short on top-line revenues for the fourth quarter of 2018. And Peck said the company made meaningful technology investments for future growth and efficiency. As Gap Inc.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

“We may adjust slightly, but there’s still enough room for growth,” McDonald, who was named CEO in 2018, told the news outlet. McDonald said Lululemon has paid full rent throughout the pandemic, unlike brands like Gap Inc. It also reported an operating margin of 13.8 In the third quarter of 2019, the company had 460 stores.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

About 31 percent of consumers now own voice-activated devices, up from 27 percent in 2018 and 14 percent in 2017. By comparison, ownership of smart TVs has increased just 5 percent, and ownership of connected cars has increased 3 percent since 2018. with news and information about the cookie brand, including special announcements.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

owners of vehicles that are 2018 models or newer download Amazon ’s Alexa digital assistant software to control phones, navigation and streaming media. GM noted earlier in September that it would embed Alphabet’s Google technology into vehicle dashboards sold outside of China beginning in 2021, Reuters reported.

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