PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

And in retail, Amazon is growing its Project Zero effort, which aims to eliminate counterfeit goods through proprietary technology along with machine learning and cooperation with brands. Data: 10K: Minimum number of brands that have enrolled in the Project Zero anti-counterfeit initiative. All this, Today in Data.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

For shoppers who rely on smartphones, the “face” of the modern retailer is becoming its mobile website and app. Retailers from Kroger to Starbucks , as well as Shell , Dollar General and Macy’s , are rolling out their own mobile apps with smartphone-based payment options to meet the needs of the connected consumer.

Retail 130

Retail Mobile New Jersey Study 130

FICO

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2022 FICO® Decisions Awards , which honor businesses achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs. 2nd Row): Sheila Leverone, Graham Rand, Sibulelo Ncamani, Dinesh Suresh.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2017

To say direct-to-consumer retail practices have had an impact on the manufacturing industry would be an understatement. With eCommerce a major proponent of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel and showing no signs of slowing down, the retail industry landscape has been forever changed.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2019

Outdoor apparel retailers are reinventing their brick-and-mortar spaces to connect with customers by making stores into destinations that offer experiences. In the updated retail space, the company said, customers will “immediately feel The North Face heritage and experience the brand’s values.”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

From 7-Eleven to H&M , retailers are adopting digital payments and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bring more convenient experiences to their customers. And retailers with brick-and-mortar locations in North America are starting to accept Chinese mobile payment systems.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

Traditional retail locations, ranging from fashion and home furnishings to hardware and department stores, have been forced to make significant changes in the face of heightened competition from eCommerce giants like Amazon and omnichannel powerhouses, like Walmart and its online unit, Jet.com.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The blockchain-based cloud network provides participating retailers, suppliers, growers and food industry providers with data from across the food ecosystem to enable greater traceability, transparency and efficiency. Carrefour will initially use the platform to highlight consumers’ confidence in a number of Carrefour-branded products.

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blockchain Retail Branding Technology 172

PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2019

The second time is the charm — that holds true for Neiman Marcus, and the hot retail trend the chain is tapping into (again). Retailers are increasingly turning their sights to resale commerce. The latest evidence for that came this earlier this week from the high-end retail chain. Farfetch was able to raise $885 million.

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Retail Online Trends Course 117

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.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

The digital shift continued to show its dramatic potential to change retailing today, as three companies announced major changes to their business models. Zara was not among the retailers seen to be at risk from the pandemic, so the move was something of a surprise. The brand has about 15,000 U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

According to recent research , mobile commerce is expected to grow at a more than 30 percent rate through 2022. But, while more consumers are heading to mobile retail channels, the personal experience and ability to touch and preview items in-person offered by physical stores still holds allure for roughly 70 percent of shoppers.

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FICO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 10:29. Thu, 09/29/2022 - 15:15. FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2023 FICO® Decisions Awards , which honor businesses achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs. Saxon Shirley. by Nikhil Behl.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

“In the context of today’s rapidly evolving consumer, industry shifts and global dynamics, Ralph Lauren is accelerating key areas of the plan, beginning with the implementation of new technology platforms and the simplification of its organizational structure,” said the company in a statement.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The entries this year reveal great advances in technology and approach as organizations become more sophisticated in the way they solve their most pressing challenges. There was plenty of creativity and moxy in the approaches, business models and technologies deployed by the class of 2023.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

Are shopping malls doomed to fall by the wayside along with retail trends of the past? This year, Boston Retail Partners principal analyst Ken Morris shared his thoughts with Glossy on the closing department stores and what’s happening as a result. Not quite yet. But what’s interesting is what’s happening to the good malls.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

With retail uses as a top driver, International Data Corporation (IDC) projects that worldwide spending on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will reach $27 billion in 2018. The estimate marks a 92 percent increase over 2017 spending on the technology, Retail Dive reported.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

Retailers focused on combating fraud have credit cards in the cross-hairs of their efforts. Mixing Humans With Technology. This strategy, however, requires a deep understanding of, and appropriate technology adoption for, data analytics capabilities within the enterprise. This isn’t merely an issue for the B2C world, however.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

Much of the excitement surrounding automated retail — aka cashierless retail — has been driven by Amazon Go, but the enthusiasm for “just-walk-out” technology has been tempered by the stores’ limited locations. The next wave of automated retail might be heralded by U.K.-based Unattended Retail Can Boost Sales.

Innovation 125

Innovation San Francisco Retail Study 125

Bobsguide

JULY 7, 2022

Financial institutions and retail brands gain a new embedded finance platform to help consumers access regulated loans at point-of-sale, powered by Banking as a Service. Finastra Banking as a Service: Outlook 2022 | Paving the way for embedded finance. Finastra Embedded Consumer Lending product brochure.

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PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2018

The technology remains in its infant stage — with seemingly as many ideas and demonstrations as real-world applications — but the paths to an augmented reality future are becoming clearer. billion of retail annually by 2015, fueled by the shopping habits of some 32 million consumers. The retail chain, working with Perfect Corp.’s

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PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2016

Jo Berrington, YOTEL’s VP of Brand , told us that using technology to accelerate check in has helped the company invest in services that automate the part of traditional hotel stays that create friction – think checking in or storing luggage – so that it can invest in a staffing model that can serve up a better guest experience.

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Retail Technology Branding Innovation 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2018

According to the PYMNTS/USA Technology Unattended Retail tracker, there will be 3.6 The total value of the unattended market is expected to grow to $42 billion by the year 2022. And it is with a similar attitude that another species of high-end retailer is moving toward unattended retail in the form of vending machines.

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New York Retail social media Branding 126

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Is virtual reality retail about to have a moment? Consumers seem ready, and one of the largest merchants in the world has fresh plans to appeal to shoppers via the quickly developing technology. Other major retailers are also getting into the game. Travel, too, is a fertile area for the technology, as is the insurance industry.

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Retail Technology Online Video 101

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2017

As more chatbots enter the enterprise arena, as well as the retail industry, for customer service needs, this concept has morphed from fantasy into reality. Earlier this year at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show, the hot topic of debate was how chatbots can be beneficial to consumers if implemented in the correct way.

Retail 121

Retail Marketing Study Survey 121

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The Ellerslie Four Square store is a trial by the New Zealand retail group Foodstuffs, which plans to roll out this computer vision technology, SmartCart by Imagr, to more of its stores in 2019. Europe and America by 2022. Imagr itself reportedly aims to achieve significant penetration in markets across Australia, the U.K.,

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Seattle America Retail Customer Experience 100

Bobsguide

MARCH 28, 2022

Dubai, UAE, London, UK, New York, US – March 28, 2022 – Finastra today published a market assessment report: ‘Banking as a Service: Outlook 2022 | Paving the way for Embedded Finance’. Technology innovation ultimately needs to be about people.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Getting the right style often means turning to trusted brands to help them look and feel good. billion by 2022. Selling goods from the company’s various brands — whether from its athleisure brand Fabletics or its Savage X Fenty line from musician Rihanna — requires the use of automation and live agents. For many U.S.

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Strategy Retail social media Online 108

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As digital and mobile technology changes the automotive market, vehicle subscription and online marketplace businesses are also growing, and undergoing changes. Indeed, the anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global automotive subscription services market through 2022 is 71 percent. Toyota’s Move.

Nashville 130

Nashville Tennessee Philadelphia Branding 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

And, as consumers have many options, fast-casual and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) realize they must meet growing diner expectations and embrace technology to stay relevant. And food-ordering platforms are teaming up with restaurant technology companies to make it easier for eateries to accept delivery orders.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

population will soon be comprised of what’s known as “digital natives,” those born after 1989 who have lived their whole lives immersed in technology. Instagram is a great platform for developing a consistent visual brand, and YouTube, with the most widespread demographic of users, can be strong for advice and educational content.

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social media Marketing Millennials Trends 97

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

“The meal kit market is crowded, but it’s also growing rapidly, so there’s room for a lot of types of brands,” McDevitt told PYMNTS. The acquisition is a sign that others are seeing the rising trend in consumer demand for healthy products, which validates our brand position and gives us confidence for continued growth in our sector.”.

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Branding User Experience Trends National 121

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global automotive subscription services market through 2022 is 71 percent. Retail and wholesale pricing for cars at all levels – new and used – is now transparent to anyone with a smartphone in their pocket or an internet connection via a computer. One factor?

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Georgia Atlanta Nashville Tennessee 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Put on a Retail Happy Face. Yup, physical retail is doing just fine — despite all the talk of doom and gloom. Yet, according to Fung Global Retail & Technology, 6,985 stores closed in 2017 , up 229 percent from 2016, and well above the number of stores which closed in the year that started physical retail’s death spiral: 2008.

Big Data 135

Big Data Data Retail Marketing 135

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2018

In Nigeria, for instance, retailers recently gained access to a new tool to help them send and receive funds to and from their customers. What’s more, the market for these services is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17 percent between 2017 and 2022. To read the full story, check out this month’s report.

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Management Report Florida Payments 116

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In another case, some food items that are common across different restraints have branded names: McDonald’s, for instance, calls its chicken nuggets Chicken McNuggets. In addition, he sees the technology becoming a part of kiosks in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to help simplifying ordering.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And you can see it in the hustle by retailers and brands large and small to pivot their businesses and business models — and the disclaimers on just about every retail site starting a week or more ago that orders placed online might not make it in time for Christmas. percent of all retail sales. consumers — 47.2

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Apple Study Innovation Survey 227