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. The timing seemed perfect.

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. The timing seemed perfect.

Industry 100

Industry social media New York City Retail 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2018

While the firm is small today, as of February 2018 it snapped up $10.8 million in a Series B funding round to expand its operations. That round was led by Japanese travel operator H.I.S. — a pairing that might seem a bit odd, as H.I.S is not just a financial investor, but is valued as a strategic investor. By utilizing H.I.S.’

social media 126

social media Resources Operations Marketing 126

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

According to the 2018 Global Brand Counterfeiting Report , luxury fashion brands are a favored target. Millennials and Gen Z are driving the growth of the secondhand market and eCommerce, generally. Social Media. Globally, the industry loses $30.3 billion per year to fake online sales.

Online 101

Online Fraud Branding social media 101

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Whether it’s Netflix or Spotify, Farnsworth explained, millennials prefer subscription services for their anytime, on-demand access and the seamless experiences they offer. First founded in 2011, MoviePass now operates under the leadership of Mitch Lowe, who co-founded Netflix and previously served as president of Redbox.

social media 101

social media New York City Cards Google 101

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2018

Part of it is a savvy social media-based distribution model through WeChat. It’s what is driving the discount chain Five Below to open another 128 stores in 2018 (including one on the most expensive street in Manhattan), on top of the 600 they already have and on the way to the 2,500 they aim to open in total in the United States.

New York 148

New York New York City Retail social media 148

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Facebook reported on their website that their teams have made progress: They removed 837 million pieces of spam in Q1 2018 before anyone reported it, disabled 583 million fake accounts “within minutes” of going online and removed 24 million inappropriate pictures related to violence and nudity. million such pieces. eBay … and eBay.

Payments 196

Payments Google Apple Innovation 196

CB Insights

AUGUST 2, 2018

See the investment trends, top deals, and active investors in Q2 2018. PayPal subsidiary Venmo’s forthcoming Venmo Card operates in a similar fashion. Encouraging social media-like interactions could help increase stickiness and card usage. Source: Bloomberg , June 2018. Source: PYMNTS , July 2018.

Cards 71

Cards Fintech UX Strategy 71

CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2018

Jet.com founder Marc Lore ascended to CEO of Walmart’s US e-commerce operations, and since joining has taken the company on an e-commerce/apparel acquisition spree. Recently, the company laid out expectations for 40% e-commerce growth in 2018 (fiscal year 2019). Walmart’s $3.3B Increase in-store efficiency.

Company 57

Company Branding Millennials Retail 57

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The wellness trends is affecting everything from the way gyms operate to how retailers design clothing to how smart cities are designed. Notably, millennials are more lifestyle-focused, placing a greater value on health and wellness over material goods than ever before. Meet Maya, our hypothetical wellness-focused millennial consumer.

Trends 76

Trends Branding Examples Industry 76

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Google UK hosted its inaugural “Connected Beauty” event in October 2018, bringing speakers from YouTube, Sephora, indie beauty brands, and more to discuss trends across consumer beauty product discovery. In 2018, viewers have watched an average of more than a million beauty videos on the platform every day. Partnerships.

Google 72

Google Apple Industry Branding 72

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Popular media coverage of millennials often fixates on the industries the generation is allegedly killing and their supposed fiscal irresponsibility. Some industries benefiting from millennials’ increased spending power, such as travel, reflect well-worn Gen Y tropes like the general preference for “experiences” over things.

Millennials 78

Millennials Industry Branding social media 78

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Dan Dickinson, chief digital officer at EQ Bank , stated that deposits grew by 52 percent year over year in 2017, and the digital bank stands poised to see another year of strong results in 2018. Such a meteoric pace indicates a key question for banks considering the digital route.

Digital Banking 113

Digital Banking social media Course Marketing 113

CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Instead, new millennial-inspired and tech-infused dining trends have been emerging across the US and internationally. How are food leaders adapting in 2018? Many of yesterday’s casual dining brands are dying, but not because millennials “don’t eat out.” the Future of food report. Photo credit: Tasting Table.

San Francisco 69

San Francisco California United States CA 69

CB Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Daniel Loeb, manager of activist hedge fund Third Point LLC, led an investment of roughly $3B into Nestle in 2017 and launched an attack on the company’s leadership in mid-2018. Traditionally, companies like Kellogg’s and Covergirl don’t operate their own stores — they sell through Walmart, CVS, and other retailers.

Branding 73

Branding Industry Retail Strategy 73

CB Insights

JUNE 4, 2019

Fueled by social media, consumers want to get a hold of the latest trends as quickly as possible, and retailers must rapidly increase production to meet demand. Moreover, a 2018 survey found that sustainability is likely to be a crucial buying factor for mass market apparel consumers by 2025. Source: Armoire .

Industry 78

Industry Branding Examples Innovation 78

PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2019

The retail giant bought Bonobos and ModCloth in 2017 and plus-size brand Eloquii in 2018 in a bid to compete with Amazon. Jet was supposed to reach urban dwellers and millennials, but it failed to drive traffic. billion in China over the next 10 years to upgrade logistics, per the retailer’s social media account.

social media 111

social media Millennials Retail Branding 111

CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

For example, in 2018, 18% of American doctors reported treating a patient via telemedicine. VR has also helped businesses across industries keep operations running. The equipment was expensive and companies lacked the in-house expertise required to operate it. Source: Oxford Medical Simulation.

Industry 101

Industry Technology Online Video 101