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JANUARY 19, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Bed Bath & Beyond said it has finished its sale of Cost Plus World Market (CPWM) to a private equity firm, while Starbucks will help Washington state with the distribution of coronavirus vaccines. Bed Bath & Beyond Finishes Sale Of Cost Plus World Market To PE Firm. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Chuck Huang, founder and CEO of Citcon , explores how the pandemic has prompted retailers to capitalize on the surge in demand for contactless, digital payments. "As But we at Citcon believe it will also be marked as the year that prompted stunning innovation across industries. 2020 will be remembered by most as a year of trial. "As

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As 2020 limps toward its exhausting conclusion, get ready for a massive rebound in 2021 — for consumer spending , for small- to medium-sized businesses’ ( SMBs ’) top lines, and for the U.S. I actually think that 2021 may not be a good year — I’ll be blunt in saying that,” he told Webster. economy in general. FinTechs To The Rescue?

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

In today’s top retail news, former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren said he anticipates more store closings next year, while about half of Americans intend to travel for the December holidays amid the pandemic. Past Macy's CEO Foresees More Retail Store Closings In 2021. Past Macy's CEO Foresees More Retail Store Closings In 2021.

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FICO

JANUARY 29, 2021

Today it gives me great pleasure to announce the winners of the 2021 FICO® Decisions Awards. . This year we received a bumper crop of entries from more than 30 different companies across the globe from banking and finance, retail, telecommunications, automotive, FMCG and healthcare. 2021 Decisions Award Winners. 2021 Judges. .

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JANUARY 12, 2021

If necessity is the mother of invention, then marketing is the art of creating needs you never knew existed. Never to be outdone, Kohler, the world’s largest kitchen and bath fixture manufacturer, also unveiled a collection of new “ Smart Home ” products at the digital CES 2021 that focus on well-being and a touchless experience. “As

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

But the one thing that might work is taking a page from the innovation playbook that Netflix seems to have written and followed over the last 22 years. The growing popularity of DVD rentals in the early 2000s introduced more competition into the market, making them more affordable for more consumers. I Don’t Want To, But I Have To’.

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JULY 3, 2020

Retail CEOs faced a parade of problems in 2020’s first six months, but some executives look ready to set off plenty of fireworks in the year’s back half. . Here’s a July 4 th look at some top executives in retail who seem ready to declare their independence from business as usual in 2020’s final six months. . John Donahoe, CEO, Nike.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

The fleet management market is estimated to grow from $9.54 billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 23.9 According to MarketsandMarkets, the increasing need for operational efficiency is expected to be the primary driver for the fleet management market during the forecast period. billion in 2016 to $27.9

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In fact, according to The Business Research Company’s 2022 Payment Security Global Market Report , the payment security market is expected to reach $43 billion by 2026. billion in 2021, a year-on-year growth of 65%. billion for Indian businesses and consumers in 2021, helping to unlock $16.4 million in 2024.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

One might be tempted to think cash is on the ropes in the age of digital, when the truth is cash is still very much king in some places, and continues to grow (even as it loses market share). trillion: The projected value of payments done in cash in the Middle East by 2021. 26 percent: Share of U.S.

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Cisco

MARCH 26, 2021

Get ready to TURN IT UP at our all-digital Cisco Live 2021. Join us for our engaging industry sessions across financial services and retail. The last year has brought change and innovation. Retailers work on razor-thin margins and are always looking for a competitive edge. The future of retail is here.

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JULY 6, 2020

If your business touches retail in any way, it might pay to follow a few important breadcrumbs. shopping malls will shutter by the end of 2021. Worse yet, some analysts fear the triggering of break-lease clauses for retailers in malls if anchor stores leave. Analysts now say that as many as 50 percent of U.S

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APRIL 10, 2019

From CVS to T-Mobile , retailers and technology providers are catering to the trend of contactless payment acceptance with new solutions and methods of handling cards from customers. consumers are expected to use in-store mobile payments by 2021. consumers are expected to use in-store mobile payments by 2021. cities each year.

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MARCH 14, 2022

million in the year ended December 2021. GBST continues to lead the way with innovative pensions functionality – more than 66% of assets on held on Composer® are within pension wrappers, covering both accumulation and at retirement propositions. i) As at 30 September 2021. Source: the lang cat.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 1, 2022

To have a true impact on the needs and expectations of today’s consumer, financial institutions must adopt successful practices from retail sectors, such as e-commerce, travel and entertainment that successfully deliver on expectations for consistent, personalized experiences through every stage of the buying journey.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Although much of the 2021 holiday season will be very different than anything that came before it, some of the changes are easier to anticipate than others. Consumers are going digital and are finding the experience to be an upgrade, while the physical retail channel is becoming increasingly unsatisfying by a pretty wide margin.

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OCTOBER 23, 2018

To help shoppers check out without waiting in line, grocery retailers are rolling out entire stores centered around cashierless shopping experiences, enabling consumers to purchase fresh food and grocery items with a mobile payments app. The projected value of the global self-service market by 2023 is $13 billion.

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FICO

MAY 27, 2021

A Dozen Top Achievers in 2021. Earlier this year we provided a list of the winning companies in our 2021 FICO® Decisions Awards. This year the 12 winners have demonstrated extraordinary innovation in very different industries and markets. . Decision Management Innovation. Decision Management Innovation.

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MARCH 29, 2019

American quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are growing in markets around the world that are thousands of miles away from the United States. As it stands, the quick-service pizza chain has more than 15,900 stores in over 85 markets around the world and over half of its global retail sales are through international locations.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The good news is that advances are ever-emerging to make payments safer but faster at the same time – and in some markets, they’re catching on en masse. consumers forecast to be shopping online by 2021. The less good news? There is still a lot more progress to be made ahead of the payments ecosystem. Data: 230 million: Number of U.S.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

Recently, JP Morgan Chase released its 64-page 2021 shareholder letter and 340-page annual report. Jamie Dimon believes that the Fed may hike rates more than the market expects and has indicated that the strongest inflation in 40 years may prompt officials to rethink the pace of the hiking cycle. 2) Leadership Matters.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2021 FICO® Decisions Awards which honor clients achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs. René Javier Guzmán, market & liquidity risks director at Banreservas (previous winner).

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Sezzle , the installments payments platform, will be working on buy now, pay later (BNPL) services with Target , a press release says, which will test how the popular payment trend works with the retail giant's operations.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

As an extension of its non-consumables strategic plan, Dollar General has unveiled its new popshelf retail store concept. Plans are in place to have roughly 30 locations in different markets before the conclusion of fiscal year 2021.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Many organizations, from retailers to local governments, are turning to self-driving technology to help them reach their goals and to get purchases and people to their destinations. As more merchants harness the potential of self-driving vehicles, the global market size of the technology is projected to grow at a rate of 63.1

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 3, 2024

These books span a range of banking topics but emphasize second-order thinking, productivity, building client relationships, and innovation. Lafley and Roger Martin : This is one of the world’s best strategy books and serves as a playbook for bankers to follow for not just setting strategy but also winning market share.

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AUGUST 10, 2020

And several of them are affecting the retail industry. And judging from the continuing proliferation of videos on social media, the ability for retailers to enforce even the minimum safety standards of mask-wearing is risky business for employees. That’s not to say the stock market isn’t important. You have a hobby.”

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

From the biggest names in retail and technology to up-and-coming startups, there suddenly seems to be a world of innovators with wearable inventions at the ready to make our lives better. And yet, wearable devices still have a growing place in retail, and the use cases are growing every day. Here are the numbers: 30.5

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DECEMBER 27, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission approved a plan by the New York Stock Exchange to approve “direct” listings by companies, which let companies come to market without the underwriters (typically) large banks that charge hefty fees to bring the deals to the Street and reach institutional and retail investors.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

retailer to be certified as Safe Shop Assured by implementing contactless pickup using Paytronix’s guest engagement platform. Paytronix has been a great partner,” said FriendShip Kitchen Marketing Director Kevin Campbell, in a statement. “We FriendShip Kitchen, an Ohio-based chain of convenience restaurants, has become the first U.S.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

7), Amazon passed Microsoft as the largest company by market value, according to reports. “Together, we will redefine the shopping experience for millions of customers at both Kroger and other retailers around the world, setting a new standard for innovation in the industry.” On Monday (Jan.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

It will reflect the work-from-home (WFH) changes that we made not only to slow down the spread of a deadly virus, but also those innovations that employers and employees liked the best. Here’s a look at the future of connected work and five key areas that will be different in 2021. The Digital Shift. Reworking The Concept Of Work.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

The marketing team at David’s Bridal might like to add to that lyric. The company says it’s the first national bridal retailer to make this move, and the program’s unique design will earn points for the retailer among its brides as well as its business partners. Cook is bullish on 2021. Because as of Tuesday (Dec.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

“Visa has strategically positioned itself at the center of football and these events will further exemplify the unique experiences only Visa can provide to fans across the globe,” said Chris Curtin, chief brand and innovation marketing officer at Visa, in the press release.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Pine Labs, which started as a retail payment provider about 10 years ago, has grown into a payment acceptance, stored value and in-store customer credit company. This offers enormous potential for merchants, brand owners and financial institutions to drive innovations that maximize flexibility and choice for consumers,” the release stated.

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MAY 20, 2020

It has also been quietly building its own direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand of young, urban-oriented athleisure wear with a marketing positioning that reflects its rebellious attitude. Most recently, Bella+Canvas has opened a retail business, distributing its products through Nordstrom and other department stores.

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