PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

has entered into a definitive deal to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management, while Authentic Brands is reportedly in discussions with Arcadia Group and Debenhams. has entered into a definitive arrangement to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Binance , Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market, has seen sign-ups surge 50 percent so far in 2020. There was such a demand for the classes that Emmanuel Babalola, Binance’s Nigerian business manager, said it’ll hold further classes. The market is scrambling to provide users with a stablecoin.

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Perficient

MAY 26, 2021

In the session “Differentiating Your Brand for the Digital Era,” Scott will discuss how financial services companies can leverage digital technologies in new and innovative ways to create new value for consumers and businesses. Bridgit Chayt, SVP Director Commercial Payments & Treasury Management, Fifth Third Bank.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The world is quite a different place than it was six months ago, and with the 2020 holiday season fast approaching, the pressure is on to meet revenue goals in what’s been an uncertain year. And how’s consumer buying behavior changing and how does that impact the need for brand trust? We do that in a lot of ways.

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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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FICO

JANUARY 7, 2021

Here are the 5 most popular 2020 posts on decision management. #1. Recovery is where we still are now, in mid-2020. The ROI will come not only from efficiency in the operations themselves but also from cost of capital and stability gains throughout the enterprise. How Do You Improve Supply Chain Resiliency?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

Food software startup Olo, named after the phrase “online ordering,” has plans to file an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020, according to a report from Bloomberg. The company got a real boost when The Raine Group invested $40 million in 2016, and again when Tiger Global Management invested $18 million in 2019.

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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. Having 70 percent of its restaurants offering delivery by 2020, said CFO David Gibbs on that same call.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Summit Partners Managing Director Christopher Dean and Vice President Chelsea Jurman will join ShipMonk’s board. The ShipMonk funding is part of a surge in cash going to such B2B companies as GoSite , which targets small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that are moving operations online.

Boston 167

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

They now operate together under the Syncapay brand umbrella via a holding firm created with a new majority equity investment from funds that Centerbridge Partners advises, according to the announcement. Wirecard North America was a separate firm from Wirecard AG , which went insolvent earlier in 2020 during an international scandal.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 21, 2023

The need for a known, reliable brand creates an excellent opportunity for community banks to help small business customers while building deposit balances. Background of ERC ERC exists to assist businesses that were put under severe financial strain due to the government-mandated lockdowns from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Kering is gearing up to offer its own luxury eCommerce sites within the next two years, ending existing joint-venture efforts and bringing such operations in house, reported Reuters. By 2020, Kering will bring full control of its luxury brands online through its own internal activities, which include building tech teams, said Reuters.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

The friction inherent in the basic operations of many healthcare services — from complex payment processing methods to inconsistent appointment management practices — became more salient against the backdrop of the pandemic. Now, healthcare providers have to work to maintain loyalty just like any other brand.

Payments 263

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CB Insights

JUNE 30, 2021

Side , a real estate technology company, has raised $50M in a Series D continuation round with participation from Tiger Global Management, ICONIQ Capital, and D1 Capital Partners. California-based Side is a a real estate technology firm that helps agents, teams, and independent brokerages build their own brands. Want the full post?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

domestic residential package services, in addition to pricing initiatives throughout all transportation segments, fueled increased operating results. billion in adjusted revenue reported for Q2 fiscal 2020. FedEx reported on Friday (Dec. 18) as part of its Q2 fiscal 2021 earnings that higher volumes in international priority and U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

In February, sources said BinDawood was expected to go public by the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter of 2020. Founded in 1984, BinDawood operates 73 stores across Saudi Arabia with 10,000 employees. Additionally, it is planning to open 90 stores by the end of 2020.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The introduction of the iPhone in 2007 – and the birth of the apps ecosystem a year later in 2008 –inspired an entirely new class of innovators, stating the 2010s with a brand-new toolkit. 2020 Trendline One: Rapid Acceleration Of Cash To Digital Payments. 2020 Trendline Two: The Rise Of On-Call Commerce.

Payments 180

Payments Innovation Cards Google 180

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. Reaction from the brands involved did not show any alarm over the move and UPS had no official confirmation of the selective delays. “We Hot Topic Inc.,

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Our story so far has explored the gap between what customers expect and what brands deliver. When CX responsibility is divvied up across functional areas, brand consistency is likely to suffer. Customers expect dependable, connected experiences from brands. And now that improvements have been identified, it’s go-time — right?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The degrees include health science, health and wellness and healthcare management/administration, offered through Southern New Hampshire University, Purdue University Global, Wilmington University and Bellevue University. Inspire’s long-term approach, culture of innovation and commitment to helping brands grow set it apart from the rest.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

percent as part of its Q3 fiscal 2020 results, according to a Tuesday (Jan. million in Q3 fiscal 2020 in contrast to $154.8 According to management, the decline in interest expense was mainly due to “lower average outstanding borrowings and lower average interest rates.”. percent in identical sales growth for Q2 fiscal 2020.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

These services offer alternatives to installing and operating applications in-office or at expensive data centers as well, which can be a key consideration for the many businesses with employees who are operating remotely during the health crisis. presidential election and ongoing news about the pandemic.

Software 270

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Southeast Asia’s GrabFood is the latest food delivery service to launch a ghost kitchen accommodating several restaurant brands, turning up the heat on competition, DealStreetAsia reported Tuesday (Jan. The GrabKitchen platform gives restaurant partners an opportunity to introduce different food concepts and new brands.

Branding 130

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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. Moreover, the company noted that retail stores were affected by fewer operating hours in addition to restrictions on store capacity due to government orders. “We

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

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. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from [link]. Learn more at perficient.com/healthcare.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Organic net revenue expanded in all four of the global company’s regions, according to management. Modelez — whose many popular brands range from Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies to Halls cough drops and Trident gum — said good sales volume and pricing fueled its expansion. The company reported $2.3 As for its overall results, Mondel?z

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Porch is anticipating approximate revenue of $72 million when it closes the books on 2020 in March. HOA is licensed in 31 states but currently operates in just six. Porch Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Matt Ehrlichman said the company had been in search of an insurance company and managing general agent (MGA).

Software 175

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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

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Restaurant management platform Toast unveiled a $400 million Series F funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, Greenoaks Capital, Tiger Global Management and TPG. We’re thrilled to continue to support this incredible team in 2020 and beyond.”.

Community 168

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Businesses rapidly embraced digital solutions in 2020 as shopping (and eating) moved online while everyone hid out indoors. Advanced AI means reducing chargebacks, saving inventory, maintaining brand loyalty and spending more time managing the lunch rush than worrying about fraud.”. Advanced AI Makes Systems Smarter.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The world threw a major curveball at us back in March 2020 when COVID-19 erupted on the global stage. As we enter into the 2020 holiday season and great uncertainty remains around what to expect, it’s critical to map out your strategy and how to deal with the challenges that may present themselves over the next three months.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

In the February 2020 Order to Eat Tracker ®, a PYMNTS and Paytronix collaboration, we explore the radical transformation that order-to-eat commerce is delivering to the restaurant sector, as well as the technology firms catering to it. At its heart, mobile ordering and delivery is part of a consistent, positive brand experience,” he noted.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

Sameer Aggarwal has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Walmart India effective 1st January 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.

Leadership 131

Leadership Retail Strategy Operations 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

Under pressure from an activist investor, JCP Investment Management, convenience store chain Casey’s General Stores has reportedly placed an initial bid to acquire grocer Kroger’s $2 billion C-store business. That line operates under brand names like Kwik Shop, Turkey Hill and Tom Thumb, CNBC reported Friday (Jan.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

Carrefour said it operates 12,300 stores in more than 30 countries, serves 105 million customers worldwide and has more than 380,000 employees. billion) in digital commerce by the close of 2020 as it ramps up it competition with Amazon . billion euros ($3.1 Its goal is to boost eCommerce food sales to 4.2 billion euros ($4.7

Google 169

Google Innovation Branding Report 169

FICO

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“Siri, do you have any thoughts on stuff that might happen in the telecommunications industry in 2020?”. A brand-damaging AI project will make headlines. So, why don’t operators look at it from a different point of view and offer their customers something in return for their data being used? Yes, please”. Fine, whatevs”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Office Depot is changing tactics in 2020, leveraging its strength in catering to businesses, schools, healthcare organizations and government agencies. CompuCom sells IT services to small and mid-sized businesses (SMB), and helps them procure, install and manage the hardware and software. .

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