PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Startups in the eCommerce space have long enabled their customers to experience their products in real life (“IRL”) through temporary retail shops, and now, digitally-focused brands belonging to major retailers are taking a similar approach. Fashion retailer Charlotte Russe , which has over 500 stores in the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

The CTP program provides Yotpo and other eCommerce offerings at a discount, allowing SMBs to better compete with larger, well-funded eCommerce brands and companies.

Atlanta 160

Atlanta Branding New York Mobile 160

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2019

Mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) adoption is becoming increasingly high on retailers’ to-do lists. In the March mPOS Tracker , PYMNTS explores the new mPOS uptake, as well as how mPOS providers are launching solutions into new markets, boosting their presence where they already operate and partnering to expand their reaches.

Samsung 142

Samsung Survey Atlanta Mobile 142

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The venerable automaker has agreed to sell its own vehicle subscription operation to Fair, a startup in this space. Fair reportedly will buy Ford’s Canvas operation, though terms remain undisclosed. As well, Atlanta is testing a new subscription tier made up exclusively of the company’s high-performance AMG models. One factor?

Georgia 100

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Sionic said Hojeij Branded Foods (HBF), the concessions operator in U.S.-based It’s being piloted in select Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport restaurants. Users can earn and spend rewards at more than 100,000 retail and restaurant locations that are part of the Mobile Rewards Marketplace.

Mobile 100

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2017

The Atlanta-based fast casual, create-your-own pizza restaurant is looking to quadruple its presence, developing 150 new restaurants on top of its current 50 restaurants in 15 states. Installing a cloud-based software was the direction we knew we wanted to go,” said Jenelle Brown, vice president of operations with Uncle Maddio’s Pizza.

Software 161

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2018

Blue Apron opened up an experiential pop-up retail location in New York City, which featured cooking classes and celebrity chefs. Kroger, which owns more than a dozen supermarkets, plus Fred Meyer department stores and other retailers, will offer the meals at its various outlets, and Home Chef will maintain its eCommerce operation.

Industry 100

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

billion, on an 82 percent increase in retail sales. That is the most organic growth of any automotive retailer ever in the U.S. Noting that existing Carvana markets grew by 84 percent, he said, “The company’s four oldest markets each more than three years old grew by 50 percent and our oldest cohort of Atlanta grew by 18 percent.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2019

One of the biggest stories in retail continues to be Uber’s effort to move well beyond its core offering of automotive ridesharing. Now the company, recently off its initial public offering (IPO), reportedly is “ showing JUMP bikes, scooters and Lime scooters in the main map you see when you first open the Uber app in Atlanta, Ga.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2017

Kenny previously served as senior director of private brands, deli and bakery at Walmart. Target looks forward to leveraging his deep merchandising experience in food and beverages and strong retail operational leadership background. cities: Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas. Sort of like Walmart. In Other News….

Idaho 123

Idaho Los Angeles Dallas Branding 123

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

However, even as the use of cash declines, there is mounting evidence that it’s not going anywhere, whether it be the ongoing political backlash to the concept of a cashless retail economy or merely the realization among many consumers that using cash instead of credit cards is a better way to keep from sinking into debt. Kickfin Play.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The two firms today announced a new partnership as the private equity-owned food brand is looking to expand its customer base and upgrade its delivery services for customers. “As As a brand, we are relentlessly focused on reaching our guests on their terms,” says Darin Dugan, Chief Marketing Officer at Jimmy John’s. “In

Branding 157

Branding Atlanta Survey US 157

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While much of physical retail struggled in 2017 from rapidly realigning consumer shopping habits, the team at Home Depot had an incredibly solid year, with same-store sales growing each quarter and a stock price that surged 42 percent. Despite retail’s slump, the stock market did well in 2017.

Retail 101

Retail Training Atlanta Marketing 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In another commercial , a spokesperson proclaimed, “It’s a brand-new concept: You shop at a modern supermarket with wild warehouse prices,” as the slogan “wild warehouse prices” flashed across the screen. As a result, the once-pioneering grocer entered the second tier of retailers. Incidentally, this limited selection boosts sales.

New Jersey 100

New Jersey Las Vegas Retail Dallas 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

Whole Foods continues its work to streamline its business operations in the wake of comparable sales declines. The supermarket brand recently announced plans to shut down all three of its commercial kitchens in Everett, Mass.; Atlanta, Ga.; and Landover, Md.

Atlanta 100

Atlanta Operations Report Branding 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2017

The 30-year-old QSR brand has plans for aggressive growth in 2017 , and Tripodes will spearhead the effort. Saladworks also plans to plant corporate stores in key markets in Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas over the next six to 12 months.

Fort Worth 100

Fort Worth Dallas Georgia Atlanta 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

” Winky Lux, of course, is by design an Insta-immersive brand that leans hard into selling not just cosmetics, but a certain whimsical experience of beauty as well. “No one seems excited to go to traditional retail,” said Winky Lux’s Co-founder Natalie Mackey.

New York 102

New York social media Nashville Miami 102

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

The largest food brands in the world, along with heavyweight eCommerce operators, continue to expand their delivery options and seek deals with delivery providers in order to keep an edge in this area of retail. Does the Starbucks-Alibaba offering signal a new phase of that game? Starbucks and Alibaba. Both Starbucks and Ele.me

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Atlanta 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

With big-box retailers, like Walmart, expected to spend more than $1 billion on eCommerce this year, merchants are making a concerted effort to bolster their omnichannel strategies. But significant investments aren’t just made on a whim, as retailers rely heavily on analytics to craft winning omnicommerce strategies.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

When one of these variables falls out of place, the whole operation can be out of whack. We are also expanding into retail partnerships as a “last mile” service. By promoting and offering in-store access to the Truxx service, retailers drive sales by conveniently solving a problem for customers for no additional cost.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2018

The brand abruptly announced its shutdown after running out of money – and recently saw its assets bought out by True Food Innovations. “The meal kit business is incredibly capital-intensive, requiring companies to secure funding to start and maintain the business. .

social media 101

social media Atlanta Branding Innovation 101

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CPG corporates like PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Kellogg’s, and Campbell, for example, have invested in and acquired a number of brands focused on healthy snacking , while personal care incumbents like P&G and Unilever have backed natural and organic beauty brands. As consumer demand rises, businesses are buying into the trend.

Trends 76

Trends Branding Examples Industry 76

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

25, Inspire Brands announced plans to acquire drive-in restaurant chain Sonic for $2.3B. Roark formed holding company Inspire Brands in Feb’18 after facilitating Arby’s $2.9B The Atlanta-based firm tends to target mid-priced and mall-based fast food and fast casual chains that use a franchise model.

Industry 34

Industry Branding Case Study Atlanta 34

CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

The impending “death of retail” has been projected for decades. But, in an increasingly digital world, brick-and-mortar retail shops are embracing new ways to disrupt the system and get an edge on customer attention. One popular choice: retail innovation labs. Get the 54-page retail report. Founded: 2015.

Innovation 77

Innovation Retail Branding Technology 77

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

Offered in conjunction with Postmates, the service will be available in the 40 metro markets in which Postmates currently operates. The team at Amazon retailer CreepyParty recently had a creepy experience of their own. Once the brand ran out of German shepherd masks, Eagles fans adopted other dogs. Winner: Pizza .

Minneapolis 101

Minneapolis Minnesota Philadelphia Boston 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Offered in conjunction with Postmates, the service will be available in the 40 metro markets that Postmates operates in. Amazon retailer Creepy Party toy recently had a creepy experience of their own. Once the brand ran out of Shepherd masks – Eagles fans moved on to other dogs. Winner: Pizza . ” The Dog Bowl.

Minnesota 100

Minnesota Philadelphia Boston Minneapolis 100

William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

Diana Chin (HR & Operations). Portfolio outlooks, recommendation.Provide retail and advisory users the insight they need with Polly Portfolio. If you have a large retail investor base, and no resources to interact with them, then perhaps there some value? ^SR. Svyatoslav Ostrovsky (Head of Retail Digital Business).

Video 40

Video Mobile social media Analytics 40

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

So many miles to go, retail bankers! In a mature credit cycle with a tough yield cure, Chase is still growing retail revenue a 7+% and mobile banking users by 12+%. Sweet Deal for the Acquiree) Award –Goes to Honey Science Corporation for its $4 billion acquisition by PayPal with Honey keeping its brand and HQ. Be their Yoda.”.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Now showing how Avoka can integrate with a ton of apps in a matter of days with your company’s brand. Franchises – Americas greatest brands” They have a list view function where investors can investigate franchises near and far. It’s seems better to invest in a brand you are more comfortable with an established presence.

social media 40

social media ATM Mobile Customer Experience 40

CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

New restaurant concepts are redefining how we think about food, pushing established brands to reinvent themselves, spurring entrepreneurs to be creative with visual platforms like Instagram and recipes like pea-based protein, and paving a new way forward for the idea of casual dining itself. The sushi kiosk: Miso Ko (Atlanta).

San Francisco 69

San Francisco California United States CA 69

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2016

This stand-alone food ordering and delivery app — now live in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. UberEats , which launched last month (March 2016) as a stand-alone app, was Uber’s first shot across the contextual commerce bow.

Branding 100

Branding Payments Los Angeles Innovation 100

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

Presenter Profile: How they describe themselves: AI Foundry uses AI and user-guided machine learning to transform enterprise operations by integrating information, people and processes. Scott Graf is one of the presenters, a great, smart exec from Atlanta. We license the technology to HW vendors and brands. Good job AI Foundry!

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Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Silver Fusion Retail Outlet: Where Snowbirds Shop”. Integrated with major retailer API’s like Amazon, eBay, Best Buy and several other aspirational brands. Most PFM solutions come from a bank-oriented side; this seems to be taking the model from both the retailer and the banking side. operation of Russian-based company.

Mobile 40

Mobile Cards Fraud Data 40

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

percent) of brands pick New York, with L.A. The Facebook Macy’s pairup will bring 100 small businesses and digital brands that are popular on Facebook and Instagram into retail stores — just in time for the holiday shopping season. followed in a distant second place at 16.2 percent and Toronto coming in third at 5.4

Las Vegas 101

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