Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

In the case of a no-deal Brexit, an “explosion” in grey market goods could occur per a U.K. retail expert. The term “grey market” references legitimate items sold through legal but unauthorized sellers; by contrast, a “black market” describes counterfeit products or illegally traded scarce goods, CNBC reported.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

Real estate trends for retailers are back in the news this week, as the pandemic-driven brick-and-mortar market starts to produce new business models and a fair amount of stability. The new business model involves leasing options for the retail sector. retail portfolio valued at $5.9 Example: One of the U.K.’s

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new report has predicted that recurring transactions processed on debit and credit cards in the United States will reach $473 billion by 2021. Recurring Payments Market Forecast, 2017–2021: Set It and Forget It,” has explored U.S. market size and reviewed service offerings from seven providers in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online brokerages Robinhood, Charles Schwab and others were hit by outages again as the markets continued to reel and amateur traders on Reddit fueled the rapid rise of GameStop and other stocks, according to reports on Wednesday (Jan. Troubled video game retailer GameStop saw shares escalate almost 2,000 percent since the start of 2021.

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PYMNTS

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 Progressive retailers have paved the way for this with email collection at registers, enabling them to connect their customers’ behavior in-store with them online.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Online marketplaces are connecting retailers, consumers and nonprofits amid the pandemic. In marketing, Amazon and Walmart are busy getting ready for what could be the largest shopping week of the year, with Prime Day and other events approaching. 92%: Portion of U.S. 3.7B: Amazon’s physical store revenue in Q2.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

However, he pointed out that “some pruning” and “a complete reversal” are very different, given how much the market has expanded over the past year. It requires moving away from the “sell the sizzle, not the steak” model of moving retail goods to one of observing the customers and modifying offerings to what the data indicates they want.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Benetton Group is teaming once more with EDITED, while CarLotz Inc. Benetton Group Teams With Retail Intelligence Firm EDITED. European fashion firm Benetton Group is collaborating once more with EDITED, the retail market intelligence company, as a “necessary platform” for its future three-year plan.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Regardless of what happens with the sale of TikTok, social commerce could become a retail factor to reckon with in Q4, and is definitely ready for its close-up in 2021. In fact a new report puts the global market for social commerce at $89.4 billion this year and says it will reach $604.5

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported that its Retail Pharmacy USA segment had $27.2 billion in sales for Q1 fiscal 2021, while Bed Bath & Beyond reported its digital sales increased by nearly double during its fiscal Q3. Walgreens Retail Pharmacy USA Reports $27.2 Billion In Sales.

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CB Insights

MAY 16, 2023

The post What Robinhood’s performance could signal for rival retail investment apps and their valuations appeared first on CB Insights Research. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

could become an even more competitive market for BNPL solutions in the future. A Look At BNPL Solutions’ Growth During The Holiday Season And What It Means For 2021. The record number saw it surpass its native Australia — where sales totaled $900 million — for the first time, signifying that the U.S.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

I don’t see how we’re going to do better next year than we’ve done in 2021.”. And that means taking losses in 2021, buying some replacement bonds that have higher yields and liking your new-and-improved bond portfolio.”. It turns out that 2021 has been a better year than anyone would have thought at the start.”.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Now there are signals that a physical retail rebound is forming up. presidential election in the rearview mirror and 2021 right around the corner, a new shift is underway: the slow but certain move back to shopping inside retail stores — an experience that people still crave for the experiential joy it brings. With the U.S.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

anticipates reporting retail segment written orders growth of 44.9 is an interior design firm, maker and merchant in the home furnishings market, and is a vertically integrated brand. The firm runs retail design centers in the U.S. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. percent over the prior year for its Q2, which concluded Dec.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

As retailers, especially those marked non-essential, move to digital commerce platforms they’re also finding new ways to stay in touch with customers during the pandemic. As a result of the pandemic crisis it is urging its retail accounts to stay in touch with their customers via mobile, most specifically through SMS (short message service).

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

As retail reopens and starts to spur some optimism for the future, a dark number appeared on the scene on Tuesday (June 10). Coresight released a report that says 25,000 retail storefronts will close by the end of the year. Alternative research and other market dynamics make such a scenario seem unlikely. percent of U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Not every product launches smoothly (RIP Fire Phone ), not every new endeavor delivers (Amazon’s flirtations with offering a travel platform ended abruptly) and not every new market immediately yields. Amazon still has mountains to climb, even as the market is softening toward them. based consumers. Amazon is the biggest winner.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As various governmental agencies, healthcare organizations and drug companies step up their efforts to get vaccines distributed, it looks like retail will have a major role to play. Among the retailers are Kroger, Albertsons, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. According to The Wall Street Journal , the U.S.

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PYMNTS

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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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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

parent company of luxury online retailer Mytheresa , announced that it's filed a registration statement with the SEC for an initial public offering (IPO), according to a press release. found that the market fell 23 percent this year. According to reports, Mytheresa is looking at an early 2021 date to go public.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2018

Retail is undergoing a reinvention with the rise of eCommerce, and merchants are trying new approaches to their brick-and-mortar stores. Overall, retailers such as Nordstrom are changing their models as an increasing amount of retail spend is now being completed away from physical retail stores. Retail spending saw a 1.6

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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. All financial services and retail session are future focused; taking the lessons learned from 2020 and building toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. The future of retail is here.

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CB Insights

JUNE 21, 2021

Future of Fintech 2021 (October 5-6, NYC) will provide updates on this activity and in-depth analysis on important trends driving financial services. Retail bank digitization. Wealth Management & Capital Markets . Social and retail investing . Growth of challenger banks. New niche & community-focused banks.

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PYMNTS

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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CB Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In 2021, Facebook became Meta, NFTs came to dominate media discussion, and companies increasingly adopted omnichannel marketing models. The Creator Economy Market Map. Here’s Why Brands And Retailers Need It. Here’s Why Brands And Retailers Need It. MARKETING TECH. DIGITAL CONTENT. ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMING.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Parker went on to note that the goal of Amazon’s Pharmacy platform is to inject transparency into the market so that any patient can easily understand their options. The news also sent immediate ripples through the entire pharmacy ecosystem, particularly in the stock market. Shares of Walgreens Boots were down 11.6

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

eCommerce’s rise has only made designing retail showrooms more complex, however. Merchants need to bridge this gap as digital connectivity pushes the retail world’s boundaries. Companies need all the tools they can get to keep consumers engaged in the competitive retail environment.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

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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