PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Online sportsbooks have been beneficiaries of that dictum ever since COVID-19 eradicated most live sports, leaving millions of fans and a great many bettors potentially mired in boredom. DraftKings signed a multiyear deal in 2019 to be an authorized NBA betting operator. How much potential does online gambling have?

Online 168

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2019, U.S. Health club visits also peaked in 2019 as more than 73 million users frequented their health club, gym, or studio for a total of 6.7 Major brands like Apple and Peloton have the resources to provide unique fitness experiences featuring instructors that achieve celebrity status. billion visits for the year.”.

Exercises 206

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Brands reported that worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation increased 10 percent, with Taco Bell at 13 percent, KFC at 11 percent and Pizza Hut at 7 percent. Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs reported that KFC U.S. Pizza Hut U.S., Pizza Hut U.S.

Branding 142

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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. According to the Amazon Small Business Impact Report , 1 million U.S. “We

Tools 167

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Starbucks kicked off 2019 by adding additional cities to its delivery network through a partnership with Uber Eats. ” Other restaurants collaborated with third-party delivery apps later in 2019. To help bring these options to more consumers, retailers and technology companies decided to join forces. and Chicago.

Retail 134

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Walmart eCommerce sales were up 41 percent in Q3 2019 – but as the retailer noted, most of that power was derived from their online grocery operation, which has been a consistently powerful producer since its rollout over two years ago.

Online 109

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It’s not exactly high time for legal online gambling yet – that comes in early 2020, with the Super Bowl and then the NCAA college basketball tournament – but the betting season is certainly heating up on more ways than one. And that new fuel comes as the legal online and mobile gambling industry in the U.S. Payments Innovation.

Online 134

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Payment processing was good to financial transaction provider WEX in 2019, as the company reported double-digit growth for the year in its earnings report today. If businesses act accordingly, they can start fostering a sense of brand loyalty in this group at the very start of their customer journey. “If

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

percent as of 2019 — PYMNTS’ 2019 numbers are historic, trailing 12-month numbers based on data from Q4 2018 through Q3 2019. percent as of 2019 data. In related grocery delivery news, Amazon Fresh, the company’s online grocery delivery program that pre-existed Whole Foods, dropped its $14.99 Webster added.

Retail 136

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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. online spend.

Branding 139

Branding Retail Meeting Report 139

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Discount retailers like TJX operate differently than others in the market; they purchase leftover inventory from retailers that have cancelled orders or brands that have a surplus of a particular product. That means TJX can respond much faster to consumer trends. And Herrman said Marshalls would use T.J.

Retail 128

Retail Trends Conference Branding 128

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

We can only hope at this point for a gradual recovery,” LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault told investors on an online call Tuesday (June 30). billion compared to 2019. billion in 2019. GlobalData analysts say the closure of a number of luxury-branded stores across Asia Pacific makes a short-term recovery unlikely.

Branding 246

Branding Regional United States Groups 246

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Online Resale. Online resale has become all the rage — even for retailers like Neiman Marcus — from a little bit of everything on OfferUp to fashion-focused Poshmark and high-end The RealReal and 1stdibs. Sales of counterfeit goods through online marketplaces are expected to hit $1.8 billion per year to fake online sales.

Online 101

Online Fraud Branding social media 101

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. Kiosks, too, are another area of innovation targeted by Yum in 2019. The goal for Yum?

Branding 122

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

The latest issue involves eSports – one of the rising trends in digital commerce , and one of the ways through which some mall and brick-and-mortar operators hope to revive those retail properties. The issue isn’t really about brand-new taxes, but is about enforcing existing tax laws and applying them to eSports. Taxing Confusion.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

What was once a small but meaningful constituency — online shoppers — suddenly seem to be holding all the cards. How consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and subscription-based businesses respond to this important trend will be make-or-break for many. million, a 97 percent increase from 2019.

Branding 211

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

This has helped grow the business and connect with other businesses,” said Jeremy Smith , who runs charitable outreach at Casely and operates as its head of product. . Consumers now are socially conscious and holding brands accountable,” he said. “I I think it’s very important for all brands to find their niche,” he said.

Online 142

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

sports betting and online gaming venture with Entain, remains a key priority for the Company as we continue to leverage our preeminent physical gaming, entertainment and hospitality platform to expand digitally," Bill Hornbuckle , CEO of MGM Resorts International, said in a press release on Tuesday (Jan. BetMGM, our U.S.

Las Vegas 206

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

DraftKings is expanding its reach with physical distribution and brand presence to the most frequently visited retail chains across the country, spanning convenience, pharmacy and general merchandise partners. 13) that Monthly Unique Payers (“MUPs”) for its business-to-consumer (B2C) operation surged 64 percent in contrast to Q3 2019.

Retail 230

Retail Cards Payments New York 230

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Some predictions pre-holiday ranged as high as a 5 percent increase over 2019; some called for flat spending. percent in 2019. percent and online sales growth of 3.3 What’s more interesting is what might be a new “black” shopping holiday, which is the last day that retailers guarantee online shipping. percent online.

Data 260

Data Retail Online Report 260

Perficient

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In the first two blogs in this series, Getting Started On Embedded Finance and Embedded Finance: Bolstering Brand Experiences, we defined embedded finance and looked at the goals and strategies that firms should take at the outset of their modern embedded finance journey, as well as how and why firms should consider getting embedded banking.

San Francisco 275

San Francisco Cards Online Payments 275

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2019

Brands keeps rolling out delivery and technology for its quick service restaurant (QSR) brands, but that didn’t save it from disappointing investors early Wednesday (May 1) when it released its financial results for the first quarter of 2019. With this quarter, we have a healthy foundation to help us achieve our 2019 guidance.”.

Branding 115

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

percent for some brands as dealerships were shut down due to concerns over the personal contact inherent in the auto sales process. For the first 12 days of April they dropped tumbled 63 percent vs. 2019. Online auto sales are the only game in town. A small percentage of car purchases were made online last year.

Marketing 195

Marketing Online Video Industry 195

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

billion compared with the same period in 2019. Consumer sales grew 14 percent compared with the first half of 2019 and the brand’s global market share increased. Operating profit was $3.9 billion, an increase of 11 percent compared with 2019. Global revenue for the first half of the year grew 7 percent to $15.7

Retail 160

Retail Branding Groups Industry 160

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

PYMNTS research on consumer shopping habits showed that 24 percent of all consumers say they have taken at least one of their routine shopping activities online and do not plan to revert to shopping in stores for this activity, even after the pandemic is over. More consumers are going online to shop and pay as the pandemic progresses.

Retail 295

Retail Branding Minneapolis Trends 295

Perficient

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At the same time, Covid-19 presents opportunities for business leaders in the banking industry and beyond to develop strategies and branding that will define their future, as distinct market forces and customer behaviors will certainly emerge in the “new normal.” Mobile end-to-end account opening is one of those areas. Banks have seen a 14.5%

Mobile 294

Mobile Online Conference Customer Experience 294

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2019

In that recent discussion with Karen Webster, Nussenbaum talked about how his company is bringing back-end marketplace services — which include merchandising and fulfillment tasks — to a host of retailers and brands in a variety of retail niches. Let’s pause for a minute and dig deeper into the concept of online marketplaces.

Retail 211

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

Additionally, the company reported a net loss for Q1 2020 of $306 million compared to net income of $421 million in 2019. TJX does not have an appreciable online shopping capacity and closed all of its 4,529 retail locations globally on March 19. Net sales were $4.4

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Reaction from the brands involved did not show any alarm over the move and UPS had no official confirmation of the selective delays. “We FedEx, which had announced shipping surcharges recently, is dealing with the capacity crisis by closing on its deal to acquire ShopRunner , which directly connects brands and merchants with online shoppers.

Los Angeles 157

Los Angeles Branding Retail New York 157

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Online marketplace eBay could be getting closer to selling off its classified advertising business, which is potentially worth about $10 billion, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. eBay’s classifieds operate mostly overseas, and it’s similar to a site like Craigslist, where users can post goods for sale.

Online 130

Online Operations Groups Branding 130

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Reaction from the brands involved did not show any alarm over the move and UPS had no official confirmation of the selective delays. FedEx, which had announced shipping surcharges recently, is dealing with the capacity crisis by closing on its deal to acquire ShopRunner , which directly connects brands and merchants with online shoppers.

Los Angeles 161

Los Angeles Portland Branding Retail 161

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

Madewell sells women’s apparel online and through brick-and-mortar stores with an emphasis on casual denim. It had slashed prices by 60 percent online this week. The company operated 182 J.Crew-branded stores, 140 Madewell stores and 170 factory stores as of March 2. billion debt. A quick look at parent company Gap Inc.’s

Retail 185

Retail Dallas Branding Analytics 185

CB Insights

MARCH 19, 2019

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Trends 78

Trends Training Data Apple 78

PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2019

The fashionistas posting on Facebook have the attention of Kohl’s , which is looking to create a curated clothing line based on the brands people are wearing most, the Motley Fool reported Sunday (Aug. Kohl’s is teaming up with the social media giant to uncover emerging brands that millennial shoppers consider cool.

Millennials 133

Millennials Data social media Branding 133

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

The website is a re-branding of Middle Eastern eCommerce site Souq.com , which was acquired by Amazon in 2017, PYMNTS reported. Last year, the company converted Souq’s website in the United Arab Emirates to an Amazon-branded one, amazon.ae. Bin Salman denied the claim, saying it was rogue operators who committed the crime.

Washington 192

Washington Leadership Video Branding 192

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

American Eagle Outfitters concluded Q2 with $899 million in cash and short-term investments, marking a rise from $317 million in 2019, after generating $173 million in operating cash flow in Q2. The news comes as American Eagle Outfitter’s digital demand accelerated in Q1, which was fueled by brand health and strong shopper engagement.

Taxes 131

Taxes Retail Branding Report 131