PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Within China, sales of brands from Gucci to Chanel, which have been sluggish for years, rose at the fastest pace in five years in 2016 and are positioned to consolidate those gains in 2018. 2017 saw a global recovery of the luxury retail market due to their affinity for high-end brands.

Millennials 100

Millennials Branding Retail America 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Bank of America (BofA) officially announced it “will begin declining credit card transactions with known cryptocurrency exchanges” today through a memo distributed to employees on Thursday (Feb. The anti-crypto policy will apply to both business and personal BofA-branded cards. The second-largest U.S. and Discover Financial Services.

America 113

America Cards cryptocurrency Bitcoin 113

Bank Innovation

MARCH 15, 2019

CEO scandals, pulled IPOs and sinking stock prices, have taken the luster off previously high-flying brands. But over the last 12 months, warnings that first signaled in 2016 have been flashing brighter. Big banks have finally woken up […].

Branding 199

Branding Fintech How To America 199

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2018

Holdaway, who has an MBA from Harvard Business School, joins Barclays after 15 years at Capital One , where he held a variety of senior leadership roles in new business initiatives, internet acquisitions and partnership finance. He will report to Barry Rodrigues, CEO of cards and payments, and Richard Haworth, CEO of the Americas business.

Capital 100

Capital Cards Delaware Payments 100

CB Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Bank of America and the traditional banking system is being disrupted across a wide variety of core revenue streams. . Bank of America, for one, saw profits drop 16% year-over-year (YoY) in Q3’20 to $4.9B. However, both brands have expanded to additional products, such as Venmo’s credit card and Cash App’s stock investing offering. .

America 101

America Lending Cards San Francisco 101

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The biggest brands in the U.S. Having numerous ways to tap capital can often be the deciding factor when it comes to which companies survive tough times and which sink, according to Columbia Business School economics professor Olivier Darmouni , per FT. A record $2.5

Report 251

Report Branding Analysis America 251

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The retailer modified its asset-based credit facility to bolster availability to $155 million due 2025 headed up by Bank of America, N.A. The modification comes with a rise to the FILO Loan via a collaborative effort between Tiger Finance and Bank of America. million members. million members.

Retail 141

Retail Pennsylvania America Capital 141

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

In the intense tug of war in which brands engage for the love and loyalty of consumers, matters get rather more serious when discussing the austere nature of the banking hierarchy. 1 is Chase Mobile , followed by Capital One Mobile at No. 2, Bank of America Mobile Banking still at No. 5, finishing out this Top 5.

Cards 191

Cards Mobile Branding America 191

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The round was led by D1 Capital Partners , and values the company at $1.75 Research firm Cowen estimated in July that the luxury sneaker market is worth more than $2 billion in North America and could be worth $30 billion worldwide by 2030, WSJ reported. The efforts will also include initiatives to sell more directly to customers.

Groups 194

Groups Branding Online America 194

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

It also plans to close 130 of its Banana Republic stores in North America in three years. investor meeting detailed a three-year plan that calls for closing what amounts to 30 percent of the company’s Gap and Banana Republic stores in North America and focusing on outlets and eCommerce business. The announcements made at a Gap Inc.

Strategy 150

Strategy Chicago Taxes Retail 150

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

The pandemic’s harsh impacts on retail continue to show themselves as brands report plummeting quarterly earnings and eye additional store closings. 100: Approximate count of stores in North America and China that Guess plans to close over the next year. 44%: Share by which Inditex’s net sales fell in the three months from Feb.

Retail 150

Retail America Data Strategy 150

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

million in funding led by F-Prime Capital along with participation from Polaris Partners, Silicon Valley Bank and Greycroft. In separate news, Bank of America Merchant Services announced a partnership with Recurly in May. To bolster its subscription business, San-Francisco-based Recurly has notched $19.5 million, VentureBeat reported.

San Francisco 148

San Francisco America Branding Analytics 148

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

But a new solution from Bank of America Merrill Lynch is looking to make better use of the notoriously manual tool. The solution can automatically collect data from CashPro Online and display it into configurable spreadsheets, Bank of America said. In corporate finance, “Excel spreadsheets” is nothing short of a taboo. Hubert J.P.

America 179

America Analytics Tools Management 179

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Merage and his company, MIG Capital , based in Newport Beach, California, disclosed the 5 percent stake in the eCommerce company, the reason for which was that the stock was “undervalued, and represented an attractive investment opportunity,” he said. Groupon was MIG Capital’s largest stake in a previous SEC filing.

Capital 130

Capital California America Branding 130

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), along with expertise from certified physicians, 98point6 enables a more accessible and affordable brand of primary care, according to the release. Other participants included Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division.

New Jersey 150

New Jersey Branding Regional America 150

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

13-14, online merchants in America and beyond are preparing for the earliest, most aggressive selling season ever. sellers to seek toeholds outside of America, taking advantage of an opportunity to boost business in markets with less competition. But while cross-border barriers have come down, brand-building is still challenging.

social media 295

social media America Online Branding 295

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The funding round was led by Techstars Toronto, Open Circle Capital from Lithuania, Practica Capital, and angel investors from North America and Europe. . He was later traveling in Latin America, and noticed that a messaging platform was an everyday part of life, especially when it came to travel.

America 130

America Capital Branding Company 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

crore ($16 million) in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightbox Ventures, according to reports. Sequoia invested through Sequoia Capital India Trust and SCI Investments VI fund, and Lightbox Ventures invested through Lightbox Ventures II and the Lightbox Expansion Fund.

Capital 128

Capital America Branding Groups 128

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. At the conclusion of this process, I remain profoundly impressed by the strength of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, the commitment of our associates, the unwavering support of our brand partners and the loyalty of our customers.”.

San Francisco 139

San Francisco New York City Houston Dallas 139

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With Mastercard putting a 49 percent tag on the eCommerce spike for the holidays, this year will be the toughest on record for handling what is a resource- and capital-intensive task. In the process, they are capitalizing on a chance to drive loyalty and enhance the brand.

Customer Experience 216

Customer Experience Retail America Branding 216

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

Iain McNicoll , VP of Americas/SMB for payments platform Payoneer , recently told PYMNTS that eCommerce’s market share has risen to 27 percent from just 16 percent when the pandemic began. With this [change], we’ll see more competition in the online arena, with larger brands coming in and competing directly,” he said.

Retail 318

Retail Online Capital ATM 318

Accenture

AUGUST 20, 2019

For the third straight quarter, Chase, Capital One and Synchrony led all issuers in purchase volume growth (over 10 percent YoY). 3 After-Tax ROA of issuers that publicly report – Citigroup, Capital One, Synchrony and Discover 4 YoY = Year-over-year change versus 2Q18. percent, followed closely behind by Chase.

US 150

US Cards Capital Apple 150

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2019

The operation will carry an enhanced, innovative Payroc brand, offering full-service global merchant acquirer services and payments processing in 46 countries. Private equity firm Parthenon Capital sponsored the merger. “We NXGEN and Payscape merged in May in a deal also backed by Parthenon Capital.

Illinois 100

Illinois Capital America US 100

PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2016

Pet Valu and Pet Supermarket announced on Monday (July 11) that the two brands had officially merged to create Pet Retail Brands (PRB). “I am grateful for the support and guidance of the Roark Capital team and look forward to seeing Pet Supermarket continue to grow and delight pets and pet parents alike.”.

America 100

America Retail Branding Community 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic impacts sales, Yum Brands is working to help some franchisees and halting its share repurchase program. Meanwhile, some poultry workers in the United States have walked off the job, while some mayors in South America have created difficulty for food production, Bloomberg reported.

United States 100

United States Georgia Regional Payments 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

PayPal ’s venture capital arm has invested $11 million in online returns service Happy Returns. Some of the brands working with the company include Rothy’s, Untuckit, Everlane and Eloquii. The funding is the largest round to date for the company, bringing Happy Returns’ total raise to $25 million.

Online 164

Online America Capital US 164

PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs are among the underwriters. Other uses of the funding are said to include working capital, capital expenditures and operating expenses. As it stands, firms that have denim in their portfolios are seeing high demand, with styles like pinstriped jeans.

New York 145

New York Capital America Report 145

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Pepsi has had a distribution agreement in North America with Rockstar as of 2009. With an arrangement that would strengthen its commitment to energy drinks, PepsiCo will buy Rockstar Energy in a $3.85 billion deal. The move comes as Pepsi and Coca-Cola have both been moving into the energy drinks market, CNBC reported.

America 130

America Study Marketing Capital 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Corelle Brands has been around for a while — like 100 years. By today’s standards, it looks anything like an innovative brand. Corning didn’t invent heat-resistant glass when it rolled out its branded version of Pyrex. At the conclusion of the deal, both firms will be owned by Cornell Capital, which bought Corelle in 2017.

Branding 108

Branding Millennials Innovation Marketing 108

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

It connects shoppers to more than 18,000 leading international and local brands. For brands and sellers,” the company says, “LazMall offers an opportunity to create a customized experience for their customers.”. It points out that the mall sector has lost around 48 percent in market capitalization since January 2020.

Groups 153

Groups Branding Retail Taxes 153

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2019

DataPlor operates a platform that targets small businesses in Latin America, enabling them to strengthen their online presence by gathering data about the business and licensing it to firms like PayPal and American Express. Drip Capital. Hokodo plans to focus on European expansion with the latest injection of funding, reports said.

Capital 155

Capital Operations America Management 155

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal , Walmart said last week it would sell $250 Deuter hiking backpacks and $100 Leki hiking poles on its website, adding to the brands it sells via its acquisition of Moosejaw, an outdoor retailer acquired by Walmart last year.

Branding 100

Branding Retail Online America 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2019

To tap growth in a place where coffee consumption per capita is said to be low compared to international standards, Nestle began to offer coffee that is Starbucks-branded in mainland China. The company started to sell products with the Starbucks label in February in Asia, Europe and Latin America, Reuters reported.

Comparison 122

Comparison Branding Regional America 122

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2019

Among the underwriters are Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Other uses of the funding would include working capital, operating expenses and capital expenditures. The IPO would also, as Reuters said Monday, mark a return to the public market after a three-decade absence.

New York 130

New York Capital America Strategy 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

6) that startup clients of Bank of the West will gain access to a co-branded commercial credit card. The firms plan to expand their joint corporate card offering to customers across North America, they said. Commercial card startup Brex is collaborating with BNP Paribas subsidiary Bank of the West. Businesses do not need U.S.

Cards 100

Cards Capital Resources America 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

VTEX has been around since 1999, but it hasn’t had the need to raise a significant amount of capital thus far, mostly operating off of its own revenues. . Brands and retailers want reliability and the ability to test their own innovations. The company has grown 43 percent a year for the past five years, and it processes $2.4

Software 108

Software America Regional Tools 108

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

ParkWhiz announced it has received an additional $5 million in equity to its recently-announced Series D financing, bringing the total funding round led by NewSpring Capital to $25 million. In addition, the company also operates its own two consumer-facing brands —ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa. .

Chicago 123

Chicago Branding Groups Apple 123