PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Through this year’s Levi’s Haus Miami activation, the brand partnered with TikTok influencers Callen Schaub , Cosette Rinab , Gabby Morrison and Everett Williams to create customized denim using Future Finish 3-D denim customization technology. For example, fashion brands have found success on Instagram and its visual strength.

Branding 148

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It has been a year of innovations for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), with chains rolling out new digital technologies to help diners order and pay for food without having to wait in line. These are just some examples of how restaurant technology innovations powered convenient restaurant experiences this year: Online Ordering Expansions.

Innovation 157

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2020

Among the fastest-growing hotel brands, Life House has over 800 beds and 25 hotels that are expected to be operational by early next year. . Zeidan launched Life House to “fix the broken and complex hotel operational model” with technology and by creating “authentically-local lifestyle hotel brands that scale without brand dilution.”.

Branding 130

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Inspire Brands announced that it will acquire Sonic for approximately $2.3 The agreement was unanimously approved by Sonic’s Board of Directors, and represents a premium of approximately 19 percent per share to Sonic’s closing stock price on September 24, 2018 ($43.50 Sonic will continue to operate as an independent brand.

Branding 128

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

Our core business performed quite well, as our athletes have responded positively to many of our initiatives, resulting in comp sales gains across key categories and double digit percentage increases in eCommerce and private brand sales,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edward W. Stack said in a press release. ”

Leadership 138

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Abrigo

JULY 5, 2020

Key Takeaways Credit unions participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) found that the right technology helped them serve business members when they needed help and also gain new members. Technology can facilitate delivery on credit unions' brand promise of relationship-based services. get started.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Capital Meeting 195

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The data-driven “Restock Kroger” initiative will largely take the place of new growth in the coming year, according to Supermarket News , with improvements to customer service and assortment winning out over expansion in 2018. Capital expenditures for 2018 are projected at $3 billion. Part of the strategy may include unloading its $1.4

Data 109

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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.,

Branding 129

Branding Marketing Retail Detroit 129

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2018

Restaurant Brands International posted strong first-quarter results, buoyed by strong sales growth at Burger King. The company also saw similarly strong growth at another one of its brands, Popeyes , which saw system-wide sales growth of 11 percent, with net restaurant growth of nearly 7 percent and comparable sales growth of 3.2

Branding 100

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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. –

Branding 100

Branding Retail social media Video 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Within China, sales of brands from Gucci to Chanel, which have been sluggish for years, rose at the fastest pace in five years in 2016 and are positioned to consolidate those gains in 2018. 2017 saw a global recovery of the luxury retail market due to their affinity for high-end brands.

Millennials 100

Millennials Branding Retail America 100

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Amazon might have kicked off the year of cashierless checkout with its Amazon Go store in January , but the concept took off in other parts of the world in 2018. Beyond honestbee and Amazon Go, companies such as Standard Cognition worked to put self-checkout technology in existing stores this year. Cashierless Checkout.

Innovation 194

Innovation Sacramento Retail Kentucky 194

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Merchants from grocers to quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and gas stations rolled out new ways for consumers to transact from mobile ordering to scan-and-go checkout in 2018. Amazon, however, isn’t the only retailer that deployed similar technology this year. It plans to bring the technology to about a quarter of its U.S.-based,

Retail 136

Retail Mobile Miami Dallas 136

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

With retail uses as a top driver, International Data Corporation (IDC) projects that worldwide spending on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will reach $27 billion in 2018. The estimate marks a 92 percent increase over 2017 spending on the technology, Retail Dive reported.

Google 126

Google Retail Apple US 126

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.

Branding 123

Branding Retail New York New York City 123

PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2018

is expanding the Sapphire credit card brand into new areas of personal finance, including checking accounts. Later in 2018, Chase will offer Ultimate Rewards points as a sign-up incentive to new Sapphire Banking account holders. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chase Premier Platinum accounts have a $75,000 minimum for deposits.

Branding 100

Branding Samsung United States Cards 100

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.

Branding 100

Branding Innovation Groups Apple 100

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.

Technology 122

Technology Payments Groups Fintech 122

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

The company offered a discount on a steam oven, which had been described as relatively new technology in the world of residential kitchens, to encourage consumers to sign up for a subscription service.

Company 176

Company Marketing Report Trends 176

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

Now more than ever, people are counting on technology to help them make contactless payments, shop, and manage their finances without leaving the house,” said Sang Ahn, vice president and GM of Samsung Pay’s North America service business, in a statement. By 2018, about 50 percent of retailers and restaurants starting accepting Apple Pay.

Samsung 230

Samsung Management Cards Regional 230

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Working with leading brands such as Honda and Acura has been our vision since launching five years ago, and we cannot wait to show more dealers and brands the power of Modal's e-commerce design and technology.".

Oklahoma 253

Oklahoma Branding Tools Online 253

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Welcome to FinovateFall 2018. William Mills III, Chief Executive Officer of William Mills Agency is live blogging today at FinovateSpring 2018. He has more than 34 years of experience in financial technology and is a recognized leader in financial and technology marketing.

Marketing Strategies 45

Marketing Strategies Conference Branding Fintech 45

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

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. It is not an exaggeration to say that 2018 has been the summer of movie subscription service MoviePass ’ discontent.

Branding 100

Branding Cards Fraud Marketing 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Brands , moves that serve as a good reflection of overall trends in the quick service restaurant (QSR) space. Yum’s closer embrace of the new technology fueling QSR operations — a trend documented by the latest PYMNTS Restaurant Readiness Index — was underscored by Yum CEO Greg Creed during the post-earnings conference call.

Branding 122

Branding Conference Management Trends 122

The Paypers

DECEMBER 20, 2017

In 2018, hiring volume is again predicted to increase with 61% of recruiters expecting to hire more people. According to SourceCon’s State Of Sourcing Survey, increased hiring volume coupled with stagnant recruiter headcount means the most important trend to learn and understand for recruiters are tools and technology.

Tools 74

Tools Software Trends Marketing 74

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Here at PYMNTS our resident expert in thinking outside of the lines as laid out by conventional wisdom is Karen Webster — and summer 2018 has been a particularly good time for drawing long and unexpected lines way outside the box, and into a rapidly changing future. AKA thinking outside of the box.

Innovation 100

Innovation Branding Retail Regulation 100

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cashoff enhances customer engagement with its loyalty program offering cash back by big-name brands. Cashoff integrated with global brands. Tinkoff’s data shows that they do and it drives engagement with the mobile banking app and the brand. ^DG. However, they see their main value as helping to improve customer experience. ^SR

Mobile 77

Mobile Customer Experience Lending Analytics 77

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 […].

Las Vegas 186

Las Vegas Taxes Software Branding 186

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?

Google 73

Google Examples Branding Technology 73

William Mills

MAY 8, 2018

William Mills Agency will be live blogging at FinovateSpring 2018. William Mills III, Chief Executive Officer of William Mills Agency is live blogging today at FinovateSpring 2018. He has more than 34 years of experience in financial technology and is a recognized leader in financial and technology marketing.

social media 40

social media Customer Experience Marketing Strategies Strategy 40

The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The biggest stories about digital transformation and disruption that captured the banking industry's attention in 2018. The post Top 10 Digital Banking, Technology and CX Stories of 2018 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Digital Banking 30

Digital Banking Technology Branding Industry 30

Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The financial services industry is one of the fastest adopters of this technology. In The Forrester New Wave : Conversational Computing Platforms, Q2 2018 , IBM’s solution was rated the top solution. As a result, at IBM Think 2019 you’ll be able to find a number of client-led sessions. First of all, why IBM in the chatbot arena?

Technology 144

Technology Video social media Case Study 144

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Macy’s managed to come out ahead of analyst expectations for the third time in a row during Q3 2018, with earnings and same-store sales all coming in front of earnings forecasts. Macy’s racked up earnings per share (EPS) of $.27 27 versus the $.14 14 expected and revenue of $5.4 billion was in line with analyst estimates of $5.41

Retail 109

Retail Customer Experience Mobile Report 109

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. The LINE Pay-Visa co-branded credit card will also offer exclusive rewards, including the LINE Points program. More than 3.1 More than 3.1 million in Dec.

Fraud 251

Fraud Cards United States Branding 251

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.

User Experience 427

User Experience Innovation Branding Customer Experience 427

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

We have deep dives into virtual card adoption and self-service technology, as well as a report on Kobe Bryant’s legacy. Bank client preferences have moved toward self-service technologies over branch visits in recent years because of ease of use and improved convenience. Kobe Bryant’s VC Firm Holds More Than $2B in Assets .

Cards 131

Cards Technology social media Meeting 131

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In 2018, 14 European startups reached unicorn status, led by Roivant Sciences with its $7B valuation. Using CB Insights data, we identified all the Europe-based startups that have reached a $1B+ valuation in 2018. stake in the company in February 2018. The hardware startup released its first GC2 chip in 2018.

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