PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Walmart will no longer carry Danskin brand apparel products in its stores or on its website, according to New York Post reports from Tuesday (Oct. The retailer will remove the products from its shelves in 15 months. . Danskin is a 135-year-old brand owned by parent company Iconix Brand Group and generating $15.5

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While the concept of a brand having a “voice” is not a terribly new idea, before this month it was more metaphorical and mostly a synonym for “style.” As of a few weeks ago, however, Amazon announced that Polly is now taking its offering up a level, and allowing brands the opportunity to customize text-to-speech voices for their Alexa skills.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

Amazon’s relationships with big brands on their platform is looking quite a bit less healthy than it once was, while Walmart has seen grocery services lose some ground in terms of consumer appreciation, according to a recently released ranking. Big News of the Week: Another Big Brand Break-Up. Another one bites the dust. online spend.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Change came from various areas for retail in 2019. Retail merchandising was, at best, a hit-or-miss system in its heyday, Nextail CEO and Co-Founder Joaquin Villalba told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. Analytics, too, was another hot spot for retail change in 2019 and will continue to be for the 2020s.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Target has announced that it’s launching a new private-label food brand called Good & Gather in a move to boost its grocery business, according to a report by CNBC. . The new brand will arrive at Target stores on Sept 15, and Target said by the end of 2020 there will be upwards of 2,000 items being sold by the brand.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. Third, read and enjoy the 2019 edition of the GonzoBanker Awards, our 18 th. Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

COO Harley Finkelstein, in a post-earnings interview with MarketWatch , said that strong outcomes were seen across the board from the firm’s efforts to transform itself from a software platform for digital and physical retail into “the first global retail operating system.”. For the whole of 2019, Shopify forecasts $1.48

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

A little more than a year ago, PYMNTS started tracking the race for the consumer’s whole paycheck between the two retail behemoths that have been expanding their respective ecosystems in the process: Amazon and Walmart. percent of consumer retail spending in the U.S., percent of consumer retail spending in the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

The results reversed a trend from last quarter, where the chain was one of many physical retailers facing a tepid holiday season that missed analyst expectations for sales, comparable-sales growth and earnings across the board. But things have reversed dramatically for the retailer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. percent to $134.6

Retail 221

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

G-III Apparel Group , whose owned brands include DKNY and G.H. Bass brands suffered. As the developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be fluid and there is significant uncertainty related to its impact, the Company is not currently providing any additional guidance,” management said in an announcement. “As

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Not only that, but the luxury online consignment retailer opened a brick-and-mortar store on New York City’s famed Madison Avenue. Indeed, in its recent U.S. Barneys Woes.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

Much of the 5G focus at CES will indeed revolved around connected cars, which is understandable, given how the mobile and automotive industry are on course to become very close siblings in the coming years, enabling more seamless forms of payments and retailing. The robots aren’t just coming — they are, of course, already here.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The retail giant also said that its Athleta chain’s sales rocketed even as revenues plunged at Banana Republic Global. Management said results at its flagship Gap Global division included a formidable digital performance that partly offset decreased brick-and-mortar presence and lower physical traffic trends. billion at Q3 2019’s end.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

Brands and retailers face a dilemma then: How do companies reach consumers through their phones? As a result, Kolacz is rolling out technology for brands and retailers to connect with customers through messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WeChat , Viber and WhatsApp. The Platform.

Retail 118

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Caught somewhere in the middle is a category that has had a tough run this lost summer of 2020: bridal retailers. A minimony , as the name suggests, is hardly as lucrative as its bigger cousin, matrimony – and that difference has taken a bite out of bridal retail. Smaller retailers are focused on safety as well as agility.

Retail 134

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Two decades ago American Girl was one of the players that introduced the world to a whole new concept — experiential retail — the idea that a store isn’t just a place to hold goods, but to showcase an entire brand lifestyle. These days, the rest of the market has caught up to the idea, and the brand is slipping behind.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It could be argued that for the retail industry to pull off a 3 percent uptick for holiday sales this year was an astonishing feat. Some predictions pre-holiday ranged as high as a 5 percent increase over 2019; some called for flat spending. percent of overall retail sales — up from approximately 13.4 percent in 2019.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

Iconic modern retailer Gap officially stated this week that they will keep the Old Navy brand and will not spin it off into another standalone company, according to a release. The plan to separate was rooted in our commitment to value creation from our portfolio of iconic brands,” said Robert Fisher, Gap Inc.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

anticipates that eCommerce demand for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter will jump 90 percent to 100 percent in contrast to the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter, according to a Monday (Jan. million in the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter. million in the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 11) announcement. 11) at 3:30 p.m.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The extensive nature of the problem became evident when word spread Wednesday that UPS was limiting shipments from several major retailers as a strategy to manage its workload. According to The Wall Street Journal UPS imposed shipping restrictions on some large retailers such as Gap, Nike, L.L. Hot Topic Inc., Newegg Inc.

Los Angeles 157

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. Disney+ is planning to offer streaming content from brands like Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar. “Re-imagined”

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2020

Both Walmart and Amazon made some big add-ons and/or acquisitions this week as they attempt to widen their sphere of retail influence in a post-pandemic world. And in 2019, the company participated in a $530 million funding round for autonomous tech firm Aurora Innovation. eCommerce business, told CNBC. “We

Retail 131

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are joining forces with online reCommerce companies to bring pre-owned merchandise into their stores, adding to their sustainability efforts. The brand also rolled out a fair-trade denim capsule earlier in 2019.). Beyond Madewell, other retailers have collaborated with thredUP.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

13) between Walgreens , Mastercard and Synchrony is more than a standard co-brand deal. But that’s where the standard co-brand partnership ends. It will also bring Mastercard’s contactless solutions and money management features. “In The relationship announced Wednesday (Jan. At its core, the announcement is based on payments.

Payments 174

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

The digital shift at retail continued its momentum this week as Walgreens and Lululemon both made significant moves to embrace the online consumer experience. pharmacy brand) access to customer data as they navigate online channels and provide consumers with more eCommerce options from the brands. “At

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

A retail veteran, who previously worked at Yum Brands in Thailand and United Kingdom retailer Sainsbury’s in London, Aggarwal joined Walmart India in April 2018 as chief strategy and administration officer. Within eight months, he became chief business officer in December 2019.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 2, 2020

Gartner’s Digital IQ Index for 2019 surveyed 80 banking and financial brands, including national banks, regional banks, online banks and fintech startups. It examined 1,200 data […].

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Between the rise of F&B startups, changing consumer preferences, and moves by incumbent brands to adapt, the food & beverage industry is undergoing tremendous change. Download the free report to learn about the emerging trends taking over the food and beverage industry and strategies to watch for 2019. Pop-up retail.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

a veritable “who’s who” of retailing legends, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney and Sears. s Centre for Retail Research, 2,123 stores operated by 38 large and medium-sized retailers – which employed 49,200 staff – fell into administration in the first six months of this year. percent over 2019. All in one day.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are taking small-format, inventory-free locations to big cities: Nordstrom , for instance, is bringing its Nordstrom Local concept to the Big Apple. Through local retail hubs, merchants are aiming to provide locations closer to where consumers live or work with convenient access to services such as returns.

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Cisco

MAY 29, 2019

In retail banking, it’s clear customer experience matters, and the stakes have never been higher. But what exactly are those opportunities, and how can retail banks deliver when it matters most? This obviously has major consequences for an institution’s reputation and a direct impact on brand loyalty” (The Financial Brand).

Customer Experience 71

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Insights on Business

MARCH 6, 2019

“AI is not going to replace managers, but managers who use AI will replace the managers who do not,” Rob Thomas, IBM General Manager of Data and AI predicted at IBM Think 2019. [1] AI implementation grew by 270% in the past four years, and 37% in just the past year, according to a 2019 Gartner study.

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CB Insights

MARCH 19, 2019

Download the free report to learn about the biggest emerging trends in AI and strategies to watch for 2019. One of the top AI trends to watch in 2019 will be the growth of edge AI across applications. Look for increased investment to the sector in 2019 and beyond. Track all the 2019 AI 100 startups in this brief on our platform.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

After four consecutive quarters of progressively declining results, Macy’s managed to surprise the markets on Tuesday (Feb. Taken as a whole, 2019 did not play out as we intended for Macy’s, Inc. Taken as a whole, 2019 did not play out as we intended for Macy’s, Inc. EPS came in at $2.12, comfortably ahead of the $1.96

Branding 130

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A recent PYMNTS study found that more than two-thirds of consumers see rescuing Main Street physical retail linked to the economic vitality of their local communities. This means that the share of consumers making purchases who do so via voice assistant is up 42 percent since 2018 and up 10 percent since 2019.”.

Maine 221

Maine Retail Branding Study 221

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

The company’s retail revenue exceeded $1 billion in 2019. In February, Reflexis Systems , a Massachusetts provider of workforce management, announced a partnership with BinDawood. The deal has not been finalized and the terms and timing could still change, anonymous sources told the news service. Morgan Chase & Co. ,

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Cisco

APRIL 7, 2019

It’s clear retail banks need to adapt to emerging trends to stay relevant in today’s market. We’ve identified the top 4 trends that banks can’t ignore in 2019. #1. How Chatbots and Voice are Shaping the Future of Banking (The Financial Brand). Visited a local retail branch? Consumers crave a customized experience.

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