PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The loans themselves would reportedly be co-branded. In 2019, Goldman partners with Apple on the launch of the Apple Card , which the bank’s executives have stated was the “most successful credit card launch ever.” The move is on-trend for both firms. Two expansion notes came out of Amazon’s stable of offerings this week.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Pine Labs , which started as an offline retail payment provider in 1998, has since evolved to become a payment acceptance, stored value and in-store customer credit company that enables consumers to opt into installment payments plans online or at the point of sale in a physical store. The Frictionless Flow .

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2019

Among the more interesting storylines of this era of digital commerce and payments is the maturation of vending machines — sorry, “unattended retail.” Retailers are paying more attention to vending machines, a trend that is all but certain to continue into the 2020s. Vending Machine Trends. Better Food.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are rolling out omnichannel options. Retailers are quick to adapt to new consumer expectations, whether they offer faster shipping or an upgraded program offering. In addition, roughly one-third say they feel frustrated when a company doesn’t offer same-day options.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

With a happy medium in mind, Chakka and Gentchev identified an opportunity to work with local businesses that had free space, noticing there were many beautiful restaurants in Austin that were closed during the day. The Brand Awareness Pla y. As these restaurants were created for community, they make ideal spaces for remote workers.

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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: 2012.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2016

NFC penetration at launch was 15 large retailers’ stores and some 200k merchant locations. People who haven’t tried Apple Pay say they’re satisfied with what they’re using today – which in the day and age of EMV chip cards and dipping and waiting, is, frankly, surprising. Of course, in reality at most of the places in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Talking the loyalty talk doesn’t inspire consumers to stick with a brand. Retailers, QSRs and any other business that wants to enjoy true customer loyalty must walk the walk as well. The brand must show loyalty to the customer before the customer shows loyalty to the brand. But the following day would be too late.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2018

The retailer reported earnings per share of $0.64 Digital sales continue to grow for the company and make up more of the retailer’s sales, with digital sales rising by nearly 20 percent in the first quarter. Boosted by strong digital sales growth, Kohl’s posted a strong first quarter and beat both top-line and bottom-line estimates.

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APRIL 4, 2016

An app with a card on file, Uber, as all of us who are addicted to it know, requires no intervention on the part of the consumer to pay and tip the driver. Cards on file are charged once the rider’s destination has been reached and the consumer left the vehicle. started life as an option inside of the Uber app.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 11, 2018

While commercial lending and treasury management remains the money maker for more than 75% of my clients, most of those clients have a retail-heavy, if any, digital strategy. Lots of presentations on voice banking, Alexa, how we’ll bank when we’re all zipping around in self-driving cards, etc. More competition is welcome.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The result was Domio, a site that allows travelers to use apartments in cities such as Austin, New Orleans, Nashville and San Diego. In order to stay in one of the listings, travelers can book through the company’s website using their credit or debit cards.

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